Test Case
A defined set of conditions inputs actions and expected results used to verify a behavior.
Plain English
A repeatable description of what to check and what should happen.
In context
A test case connects a requirement or risk to observable evidence and includes enough setup for another tester or system to reproduce it.
Example
“The test case verifies that an expired invitation shows a recovery action.”
When you'll hear this
- test planning
- acceptance review
- regression testing
Common misunderstanding
A test case is not valuable merely because it is detailed; it should cover a meaningful behavior or risk.
Also known as
test scenariotesting case
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Updated: 2026-08-27
