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A Sample Test Case Check List

Here is a Quick Test Case Check List for reference: This is a basic checklist which you can refer while writing your test case.

Test Case Checklist

Quality Attributes:
 Accurate - tests what the description says it will test.
 Economical - has only the steps needed for its purpose
 Repeatable, self standing - same results no matter who tests it.
 Appropriate - for both immediate and future testers
 Traceable - to a requirement
 Self cleaning - returns the test environment to clean state

Structure and testability:
 Has a name and number
 Has a stated purpose that includes what requirement is being tested
 Has a description of the method of testing
 Specifies setup information - environment, data, prerequisite tests, security access
 Has actions and expected results
 States if any proofs, such as reports or screen grabs, need to be saved
 Leaves the testing environment clean
 Uses active case language
 Does not exceed 15 steps
 Matrix does not take longer than 20 minutes to test
 Automated script is commented with purpose, inputs, expected results
 Setup offers alternative to prerequisite tests, if possible
 Is in correct business scenario order with other tests


Configuration management:
 Employs naming and numbering conventions
 Saved in specified formats, file types
 Is versioned to match software under test
 Includes test objects needed by the case, such as databases
 Stored as read
 Stored with controlled access
 Stored where network backup operates
 Archived off-site


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