Use Case in Software Testing

Use Case in Software Testing

I. Use Case Identification

  • Use Case ID: [UC-001]

  • Title: [SOFTWARE TESTING FUNCTIONALITY]

  • Project: [PROJECT NAME]

  • Created By: [YOUR NAME]

  • Date Created: [DATE]

  • Last Updated: [DATE]

  • Version: 1.0

II. Use Case Description

  • Goal: To describe how [ROLE] performs [TESTING ACTIVITY] on [FEATURE/COMPONENT].

  • Scope: [PROJECT NAME]

  • Level: Testing-goal level

III. Actors

  • Tester: [TESTER ROLE]

  • Test Manager: [TEST MANAGER ROLE]

  • System: [SYSTEM ROLE]

IV. Preconditions

  • Test environment is set up.

  • Test cases are prepared and reviewed.

V. Acceptance Criteria

  • CRITERIA 1: [DESCRIPTION]

  • CRITERIA 2: [DESCRIPTION]

VI. Postconditions

  • Test results are recorded.

  • Defects are logged and tracked.

VII. Main Success Scenario (Basic Flow)

  1. [TESTER ROLE] receives test cases from [TEST MANAGER ROLE].

  2. [TESTER ROLE] executes [TESTING ACTIVITY] on [FEATURE/COMPONENT].

  3. [TESTER ROLE] records test results.

  4. [TESTER ROLE] logs any defects found.

VIII. Extensions (Alternative Flows)

  • 3a. If test case fails:

    • [TESTER ROLE] logs a defect.

    • Go to step 4.

  • 4a. If defect is critical:

    • [TEST MANAGER ROLE] is notified immediately.

    • Go to defect resolution process.

IX. Special Requirements

  • Test Management: Use [TEST MANAGEMENT TOOL] for test case tracking.

  • Collaboration: Regular communication between testers and developers.

X. Assumptions

  • Test environment mirrors production.

  • Test data is available and consistent.

XI. Frequency of Use

  • Testing activities are conducted [X TIMES] per [DAY/WEEK/MONTH] during test cycles.

XII. Miscellaneous

  • Tools Used: [TESTING TOOLS]

  • Notes: Additional comments or considerations specific to software testing.

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