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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