Test Case/ Test Plan/ Test Suite

Question 1

What is a test case?

Answer 1

A set of instructions on how to test a particular feature or function of the app

Question 2

What are the best practices for writing quality test cases?

Answer 2

• Test cases should be clear and simple
• Should have end user’s POV in mind
• Avoid repetition
• Do not make assumptions
• Ensure 100% coverage
• Test cases should be identifiable
• Implement testing techniques

Question 3

What is a test suite?

Answer 3

• Kind of like a bookshelf where you organize your test cases
• A test suite combine multiple test cases by logical position of the functionality

Question 4

What is a test plan?

Answer 4

• The document that outlines the objective, strategies, timeline, goals, estimation, deadlines, and resources needed for the project
• If test cases are books, and test suites are bookshelves, test plans are the room where the bookshelf is located
• Created by a QA Lead, or Manager. Some cases jointly by the team

Question 5

Why do you need a test plan?

Answer 5

• Gives a clear idea of how testing will be performed
• To set comprehensible goals, expectations, and requirements for the testing process
• To get a better grip over the testing process
• To estimate and clarify the time, effort, and expenses needed to test your product

Question 6

What are some of the features of a test case management system?

Answer 6

• Documenting test cases
• Execute test case and record results
• Automate defect tracking
• Traceability
• Protecting test cases