Thread: difference between test cases,test scenario,and test suite?

Hi, can anyone tell me what is siebel testing? if it is automated type testing then which tool is used for this? thanx in advance. Regards sunny singh

The test case is used to test the software whether it is working properly or not. there are two types test cases 1 is white box testing 2 black box testing

Hi frndz,

What are the difference between test cases,test scenario,and test suite?briefly explain the above cases with an example?

What is meant by Test Suit? can anybody explain about test suit with an example?

Test Case
A test case is a software testing document,which consists of event, action, input, output, expected result, and actual result. Clinically defined (IEEE 829-1998) a test case is an input and an expected result. This can be as pragmatic as 'for condition x your derived result is y', whereas other test cases described in more detail the input scenario and what results might be expected. It can occasionally be a series of steps (but often steps are contained in a separate test procedure that can be exercised against multiple test cases, as a matter of economy) but with one expected result or expected outcome. The optional fields are a test case ID, test step or order of execution number, related requirement(s), depth, test category, author, and check boxes for whether the test is automatable and has been automated. Larger test cases may also contain prerequisite states or steps, and descriptions. A test case should also contain a place for the actual result. These steps can be stored in a word processor document, spreadsheet, database, or other common repository. In a database system, you may also be able to see past test results and who generated the results and the system configuration used to generate those results. These past results would usually be stored in a separate table.

Test scenario
Collections of test cases are sometimes incorrectly termed a test plan. They might correctly be called a test specification. If sequence is specified, it can be called a test script, scenario, or procedure.

Test suite
The most common term for a collection of test cases is a test suite. The test suite often also contains more detailed instructions or goals for each collection of test cases. It definitely contains a section where the tester identifies the system configuration used during testing. A group of test cases may also contain prerequisite states or steps, and descriptions of the following tests.

Correct me if i'm wrong

Test case is nothing but a test condition ,which is to be implemented on an application/module based on the requirement.

Hello All,
what are necessary things to consider while doing White boxtesting

Test Case is detailed documentation which we have to test

scenario:in that situation

Suite:collection of test cases with intended goal

TestCase: It is unique test condition which validates a particular functionality of AUT.

TestScenario:
It is a document which helps in determining the logical flow of the test conditions
Two types-->
End to End Scenario
Function based

Hi,

Good question, which is essential to know about. Let me tell my answer:

Test Scenario: Test scenario is the Sequence of user actions that the tester performs on a particular application (irrespective of app. type).
ex: Login-->View models of toys --> Select model --> pay by card --> exit

For testing this scenario in a particular application, the tester needs a test case, so a test case is:

Test case is the document which has the test case ID, Test data, expected result and P/F criteria in general for above mentioned scenario. A test usually contains no. of test cases in it representing various scenarios.

and finally the test suite:
It is the collection of no. of tests for a particular module of an application or say for the whole application. (depends on a project).

Good Explanation

Originally Posted by Sridevichitthu

Hi Bharathy,

As for us Test Scenario is concerned ,we can discuss many scenarios in day today life like

1. Automated teller machine (ATM- Cash machine) ,
2. Swipping machine for Credit or Debit cards on purchase made.
3. Winding machine ( for coffe maker)
4. weighing machine in shops

Each of the above tells scenario on testing certain parameters.For instance if you take ATM Scenario.You can perform various transactions such as

a) you can find Balance on your account
b) You can draw cash as you wish
c) you can apply for cheque books
d) You can generate Mini or Detailed Account statement etc

For each of this parameters you can write Test cases.Hope you got better idea between test cases and test Scenario.Please revert back if you need any informations.

Thanks,
Sridevi

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HI I'm radhika

Test case:Test case is nothing but what data you have given to the application, what action you have done on the application and it consists of input data and output data.

Test senerio: combinations of test cases or series of test cases

test case is a document which gives infomation abt input and expected result

test scenario is collection of testcase that ensure the business process flows are tested from end to end

test suite is collection of testcases to be used as input to a sotware programe to show it has some specified set of behaviour.

sunitha