Key points for Test Scenario, Test Case, Test Strategy and Plan, and Test Summary Report:

Test Scenario:

• Definition: A high-level description of what to test, often derived from requirements, user stories, or business scenarios.

• Purpose: To provide an overall view of what needs to be tested without going into detailed steps.

• Content:

  • Should be clear, concise, and easy to understand.

  • Describes the intended functionality or behavior to be tested.

  • May include multiple test cases related to a specific functionality or scenario.

Test Case:

• Definition: A detailed set of steps and conditions designed to verify a specific functionality or requirement.

• Purpose: To provide step-by-step instructions for executing a test and checking the expected outcome.

• Content:

  • Includes a unique identifier (Test Case ID) and a brief description.

  • Specifies the input values, steps to be executed, and expected results.

  • May have additional details like actual results, pass/fail status, and severity.

Test Strategy and Plan:

• Test Strategy:

  • Definition: A high-level document outlining the approach, objectives, scope, and resources for testing.

  • Content:

    • Overview of testing objectives and scope.

    • Test levels (e.g., unit, integration, system, acceptance).

    • Test types (e.g., functional, performance, security).

    • Resource requirements, roles, and responsibilities.

    • Entry and exit criteria.

• Test Plan:

  • Definition: A detailed document that provides the specifics of testing activities, schedules, and resources.

  • Content:

    • Introduction, scope, and objectives.

    • Test deliverables and milestones.

    • Test schedule and resource allocation.

    • Test environment and data requirements.

    • Test execution, logging, and defect management processes.

• Purpose: To guide the testing effort, ensuring systematic and organized testing activities.

Test Summary Report:

• Definition: A comprehensive document summarizing the testing process and outcomes.

• Content:

  • Overview of testing activities, including the number of test cases executed.

  • Summary of defects found, resolved, and outstanding.

  • Test completion status and metrics.

  • Deviations from the test plan, if any.

  • Recommendations for improvement in future testing cycles.

• Purpose: To provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of the testing effort and its results.