Test Case Templates

Standard templates for creating consistent, comprehensive test cases.

Standard Test Case Template

## TC-[ID]: [Test Case Title]

**Priority:** P0 (Critical) | P1 (High) | P2 (Medium) | P3 (Low)
**Type:** Functional | UI | Integration | Regression | Performance | Security
**Status:** Not Run | Pass | Fail | Blocked | Skipped
**Estimated Time:** X minutes
**Created:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Last Updated:** YYYY-MM-DD

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### Objective

[Clear statement of what this test validates and why it matters]

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### Preconditions

- [ ] [Setup requirement 1]
- [ ] [Setup requirement 2]
- [ ] [Test data/accounts needed]
- [ ] [Environment configuration]

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### Test Steps

1. **[Action to perform]**
   - Input: [specific data if any]
   - **Expected:** [What should happen]

2. **[Action to perform]**
   - Input: [specific data if any]
   - **Expected:** [What should happen]

3. **[Action to perform]**
   - Input: [specific data if any]
   - **Expected:** [What should happen]

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### Test Data

| Field | Value | Notes |
|-------|-------|-------|
| [Field 1] | [Value] | [Any special handling] |
| [Field 2] | [Value] | [Any special handling] |

**Test Account:**
- Username: [test user]
- Password: [test password]
- Role: [user type]

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### Post-conditions

- [System state after successful test]
- [Cleanup required]
- [Data to verify/restore]

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### Edge Cases & Variations

| Variation | Input | Expected Result |
|-----------|-------|-----------------|
| Empty input | "" | Validation error shown |
| Max length | 256 chars | Accepted/Truncated |
| Special chars | @#$% | Handled correctly |

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### Related Test Cases

- TC-XXX: [Related scenario]
- TC-YYY: [Prerequisite test]

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### Execution History

| Date | Tester | Build | Result | Bug ID | Notes |
|------|--------|-------|--------|--------|-------|
| | | | | | |

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### Notes

[Additional context, known issues, or considerations]

Functional Test Case Template

For testing business logic and feature functionality.

## TC-FUNC-[ID]: [Feature] - [Scenario]

**Priority:** P[0-3]
**Type:** Functional
**Module:** [Feature/Module name]
**Requirement:** REQ-XXX

### Objective
Verify that [feature] behaves correctly when [scenario]

### Preconditions
- User logged in as [role]
- [Feature prerequisite]
- Test data: [dataset]

### Test Steps

1. Navigate to [page/feature]
   **Expected:** [Page loads correctly]

2. Perform [action]
   **Input:** [test data]
   **Expected:** [System response]

3. Verify [result]
   **Expected:** [Success criteria]

### Boundary Tests
- Minimum value: [test]
- Maximum value: [test]
- Null/empty: [test]

### Negative Tests
- Invalid input: [test]
- Unauthorized access: [test]
- Missing required fields: [test]

UI/Visual Test Case Template

For validating visual appearance and design compliance.

## TC-UI-[ID]: [Component/Page] Visual Validation

**Priority:** P[0-3]
**Type:** UI/Visual
**Figma Design:** [URL]
**Breakpoints:** Desktop | Tablet | Mobile

### Objective
Verify [component] matches Figma design specifications

### Preconditions
- Browser: [Chrome/Firefox/Safari]
- Screen resolution: [specified]
- Theme: [Light/Dark]

### Visual Specifications

**Layout:**
| Property | Expected | Actual | Status |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|
| Width | XXXpx | | [ ] |
| Height | XXXpx | | [ ] |
| Padding | XX XX XX XX | | [ ] |
| Margin | XX XX XX XX | | [ ] |

**Typography:**
| Property | Expected | Actual | Status |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|
| Font | [Family] | | [ ] |
| Size | XXpx | | [ ] |
| Weight | XXX | | [ ] |
| Line-height | XXpx | | [ ] |
| Color | #XXXXXX | | [ ] |

**Colors:**
| Element | Expected | Actual | Status |
|---------|----------|--------|--------|
| Background | #XXXXXX | | [ ] |
| Border | #XXXXXX | | [ ] |
| Text | #XXXXXX | | [ ] |

**Interactive States:**
- [ ] Default state matches design
- [ ] Hover state matches design
- [ ] Active/pressed state matches design
- [ ] Focus state matches design
- [ ] Disabled state matches design

### Responsive Checks

**Desktop (1920px):**
- [ ] Layout correct
- [ ] All elements visible

**Tablet (768px):**
- [ ] Layout adapts correctly
- [ ] Touch targets adequate

**Mobile (375px):**
- [ ] Layout stacks correctly
- [ ] Content readable
- [ ] Navigation accessible

Integration Test Case Template

For testing component interactions and data flow.

## TC-INT-[ID]: [System A] to [System B] Integration

**Priority:** P[0-3]
**Type:** Integration
**Systems:** [List integrated systems]
**API Endpoint:** [endpoint if applicable]

### Objective
Verify data flows correctly from [source] to [destination]

### Preconditions
- [System A] running
- [System B] running
- Test credentials configured
- Network connectivity verified

### Test Steps

1. Trigger [action] in [System A]
   **Input:** [data payload]
   **Expected:** Request sent to [System B]

2. Verify [System B] receives data
   **Expected:**
   - Status code: 200
   - Response format: JSON
   - Data transformation correct

3. Verify [System A] handles response
   **Expected:** [UI update/confirmation]

### Data Validation
| Field | Source Value | Transformed Value | Status |
|-------|--------------|-------------------|--------|
| [field1] | [value] | [expected] | [ ] |
| [field2] | [value] | [expected] | [ ] |

### Error Scenarios
- [ ] Network timeout handling
- [ ] Invalid response handling
- [ ] Authentication failure handling
- [ ] Rate limiting handling

Regression Test Case Template

For ensuring existing functionality remains intact.

## TC-REG-[ID]: [Feature] Regression

**Priority:** P[0-3]
**Type:** Regression
**Original Feature:** [Feature name]
**Last Modified:** [Date]

### Objective
Verify [feature] still works correctly after recent changes

### Context
Recent changes that may affect this feature:
- [Change 1]
- [Change 2]

### Critical Path Tests

1. [ ] Core functionality works
2. [ ] Data persistence correct
3. [ ] UI renders properly
4. [ ] Error handling intact

### Integration Points
- [ ] [Dependent feature 1] still works
- [ ] [Dependent feature 2] still works
- [ ] API contracts unchanged

### Performance Baseline
- Expected load time: < Xs
- Expected response time: < Xms

Security Test Case Template

For validating security controls and vulnerabilities.

## TC-SEC-[ID]: [Security Control] Validation

**Priority:** P0 (Critical)
**Type:** Security
**OWASP Category:** [A01-A10]
**Risk Level:** Critical | High | Medium | Low

### Objective
Verify [security control] prevents [vulnerability/attack]

### Preconditions
- Test account with [role]
- Security testing tools configured
- Audit logging enabled

### Test Steps

1. Attempt [attack vector]
   **Input:** [malicious payload]
   **Expected:** Request blocked/sanitized

2. Verify security control response
   **Expected:**
   - Error message: Generic (no info leak)
   - Log entry: Attack attempt recorded
   - Account: Not compromised

### Attack Vectors
- [ ] SQL injection
- [ ] XSS (stored/reflected)
- [ ] CSRF
- [ ] Authentication bypass
- [ ] Authorization escalation

### Compliance Check
- [ ] [Regulation] requirement met
- [ ] Audit trail complete
- [ ] Data encrypted

Performance Test Case Template

For validating speed, scalability, and resource usage.

## TC-PERF-[ID]: [Feature] Performance

**Priority:** P[0-3]
**Type:** Performance
**Baseline:** [Previous metrics]

### Objective
Verify [feature] meets performance requirements

### Preconditions
- Load testing tool configured
- Baseline metrics recorded
- Test environment isolated

### Performance Criteria

| Metric | Target | Acceptable | Actual | Status |
|--------|--------|------------|--------|--------|
| Response time | < 200ms | < 500ms | | [ ] |
| Throughput | > 1000 req/s | > 500 req/s | | [ ] |
| Error rate | < 0.1% | < 1% | | [ ] |
| CPU usage | < 70% | < 85% | | [ ] |
| Memory usage | < 70% | < 85% | | [ ] |

### Load Scenarios

1. **Normal load:** X concurrent users
   - Duration: 5 minutes
   - Expected: All metrics within target

2. **Peak load:** Y concurrent users
   - Duration: 10 minutes
   - Expected: All metrics within acceptable

3. **Stress test:** Z concurrent users
   - Duration: Until failure
   - Expected: Graceful degradation

### Results
[Document actual results and comparison to baseline]

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