Read Cycle Management Test Cases - MX02US02

Test Case 1: Create Read Cycle with Unique Name (AC1)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_001
• Title: Verify read cycle creation with unique naming convention following business rules
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Smoke
• Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Api, Database, MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Product, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Smoke-Test-Results, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Integration-API, Integration-Database, Happy-Path

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 5 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 15%
• Integration_Points: CxServices, API, Database, User Authentication
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Smoke-Test-Results, Module-Coverage
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC1, BR1-Read cycle unique name, BR2-Audit trail requirement
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_002, TC_008, TC_024

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging/Production
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: User Authentication Service, Read Cycle API, Database, CxServices
• Performance_Baseline: Form submission < 2 seconds
• Data_Requirements: Valid user credentials, available routes with meters

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: User authenticated as Meter Reading Supervisor
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor role with create permissions
• Test_Data: User "John Smith", Areas configured, Routes available with meters
• Prior_Test_Cases: Authentication verification

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to Read Cycles section from main menu	Read Cycles page loads with dashboard counters (Active: 4, Completed: 1, Delayed: 12) and "Create Read Cycle" button visible	URL: /read-cycles	AC1 - Navigation requirement
2	Click "Create Read Cycle" button in upper right corner	Create Read Cycle form opens with Basic Information section and Meter Dashboard on right side	Button: "Create Read Cycle"	AC1 - Form access
3	Enter unique Read Cycle Name in required field	Field accepts input without validation errors, name appears in form	"Downtown Commercial Q3 2025"	AC1 - Unique naming
4	Select Area from dropdown menu	Area dropdown populates with available areas, Sub Area dropdown becomes enabled	Area: "Downtown"	BR1 - Area dependency
5	Select Sub Area from filtered dropdown	Sub Area filters based on selected area, Utility Services dropdown enabled	Sub Area: "Commercial Zone"	BR2 - Sub area filtering
6	Select Utility Service from dropdown	Service selection enables Meter Type dropdown	Utility Service: "Water"	BR3 - Service selection
7	Select Meter Type from dropdown	Type selection updates available routes in Routes Selection section	Meter Type: "Manual Meter"	BR4 - Type filtering
8	Enter Cycle Duration in days field	Duration field accepts integer between 1-90, updates Read Cycle Summary	Duration: 30 days	AC7 - Duration validation
9	Search for route in Routes Selection	Search filters available routes list	Search: "commercial"	AC3 - Route filtering
10	Select "downtime commercial area" route checkbox	Route selected, Read Cycle Summary updates: Routes=1, Meters dashboard shows real-time updates	Route: "downtime commercial area"	AC3 - Real-time updates
11	Verify Meter Dashboard updates in real-time	System-wide Meters: 23489, Meters in This Cycle updates based on selection	Dynamic counts	AC5, AC6 - Meter metrics
12	Click "Create Read Cycle" button	Success message displayed, redirected to read cycles list, new cycle appears with status "Scheduled"	Submit button	AC1 - Successful creation

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: Read cycle created with unique name and appears in cycles list
• Secondary_Verifications: Audit trail entry created, meter dashboard updates correctly, all required fields validated
• Negative_Verification: System prevents duplicate names, validates required fields

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Daily
• Maintenance_Effort: Low
• Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: Authentication validation
• Blocked_Tests: TC_003, TC_017, TC_025
• Parallel_Tests: TC_002, TC_027
• Sequential_Tests: Must run before edit/delete tests

Additional Information

• Notes: Critical path for read cycle management workflow
• Edge_Cases: Special characters in names, extremely long names
• Risk_Areas: Database unique constraint validation, concurrent creation
• Security_Considerations: User authorization for creation, audit trail integrity

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Duplicate name validation with case sensitivity
• Type: Error Handling
• Rationale: Business rule mentions unique names but case handling unclear
• Priority: P2

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Test Case 2: Dashboard Counters Display Accuracy (AC2)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_002
• Title: Verify dashboard displays accurate Active, Completed, and Delayed cycle counters with real-time updates
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Smoke
• Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Dashboard, Database, MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Smoke-Test-Results, Report-Module-Coverage, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Database, Happy-Path

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Low
• Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Low
• Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 10%
• Integration_Points: Database, Caching Layer
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Dashboard
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Smoke-Test-Results
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC2, BR3-Dashboard counter rules, BR4-Status definitions
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_001, TC_013, TC_020

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging/Production
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Database with existing read cycles, Counter calculation service
• Performance_Baseline: Counter calculation < 500ms
• Data_Requirements: Multiple read cycles in different states (Active: 4, Completed: 1, Delayed: 12)

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Database populated with read cycles in various states
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor role with view permissions
• Test_Data: Existing cycles - "Savaii 202501 R4", "Savaii 202501 R3", "commercial district"
• Prior_Test_Cases: User authentication verified

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to Read Cycles dashboard from main menu	Dashboard loads displaying three summary cards: Active Cycles, Completed Cycles, Delayed Cycles	URL: /read-cycles	AC2 - Dashboard access
2	Verify Active Cycles counter display	Active Cycles card shows count "4" with blue activity icon and description "Read cycles currently in progress and being executed by meter readers"	Expected: 4	AC2 - Active count accuracy
3	Verify Completed Cycles counter display	Completed Cycles card shows count "1" with green checkmark icon and description "Read cycles that have been fully completed with all meter readings collected"	Expected: 1	AC2 - Completed count accuracy
4	Verify Delayed Cycles counter display	Delayed Cycles card shows count "12" with yellow warning icon and description "Read cycles that have fallen behind schedule and require attention"	Expected: 12	AC2 - Delayed count accuracy
5	Create new read cycle using TC_001 steps	Active counter increments to "5", counters update in real-time without page refresh	Previous count + 1	AC2 - Real-time updates
6	Complete an active read cycle by submitting all readings	Active counter decreases to "4", Completed counter increases to "2"	Cycle state change	AC2 - Status change reflection
7	Mark a cycle as delayed by exceeding end date	Delayed counter increases to "13", total counts remain consistent	Date manipulation	AC2 - Delayed status tracking
8	Refresh browser page	All counters maintain accurate values after page reload	F5 refresh	AC2 - Data persistence
9	Open multiple browser tabs	Counters show consistent values across all tabs	Multiple sessions	AC2 - Cross-session consistency
10	Verify counter totals mathematics	Sum of all counters equals total cycles in system	Mathematical verification	AC2 - Data integrity

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: All three counters display accurate counts matching database state
• Secondary_Verifications: Real-time updates without refresh, proper icons and descriptions, consistent totals
• Negative_Verification: Counters don't show negative values, no counting errors during state transitions

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Daily
• Maintenance_Effort: Low
• Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: Database setup with test data
• Blocked_Tests: Performance tests requiring accurate counters
• Parallel_Tests: TC_001, TC_013
• Sequential_Tests: Can run independently

Additional Information

• Notes: Foundation for dashboard functionality and user workflow
• Edge_Cases: Zero counts in all categories, extremely large numbers
• Risk_Areas: Database performance with large datasets, caching issues
• Security_Considerations: Data access permissions, counter manipulation prevention

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Counter performance with 10,000+ cycles
• Type: Performance
• Rationale: Large utility companies may have extensive cycle history
• Priority: P3

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Test Case 3: Route Selection Real-time Updates (AC3)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_003
• Title: Verify route selection enables real-time updating of meter counts and conditions in Meter Dashboard
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: Integration
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Api, Database, UI, MOD-ReadCycle, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Product, Report-Integration-Testing, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-API, Integration-Database, Happy-Path

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 7 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 20%
• Integration_Points: Route API, Meter Service, Real-time Updates Service
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Forms
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Report_Categories: Integration-Testing, Module-Coverage, Regression-Coverage
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC3, BR5-Real-time updates, BR6-Meter dashboard rules
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_001, TC_005, TC_006

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Route Management API, Meter Data Service, WebSocket for real-time updates
• Performance_Baseline: Real-time updates < 300ms
• Data_Requirements: Routes with varying meter counts - "Read-Book-250" (27 meters), "Read-Book-150" (56 meters)

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Routes configured with different meter counts and conditions
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor with route access
• Test_Data: Routes: "Read-Book-250", "Read-Book-150", "Read-Book-177", "Dummy Route"
• Prior_Test_Cases: TC_001 completed successfully

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open Create Read Cycle form from dashboard	Form loads with empty Routes Selection section and Meter Dashboard showing System-wide Meters: 23489 total	Create button click	AC3 - Initial state
2	Note initial Meter Dashboard values	System-wide Meters: 23489 (Assigned: 23471, Unassigned: 18), Meters in This Cycle: 0	Initial state	AC3 - Baseline metrics
3	Search for "Read-Book-250" in Routes Selection search bar	Route appears in filtered results showing 27 meters, 3 premises	Search: "Read-Book-250"	AC3 - Route filtering
4	Select "Read-Book-250" route checkbox	Route selected, Read Cycle Summary updates: Routes=1, Total Meters=27, Meter Dashboard "Meters in This Cycle" updates to 27	Route checkbox	AC3 - Real-time update
5	Verify Meter Dashboard real-time update	Meters in This Cycle: 27 (Assigned: 27, Unassigned: 0), progress bar updates, meter conditions update	Dynamic update	AC3 - Dashboard sync
6	Select additional route "Read-Book-150"	Routes=2, Total Meters=83 (27+56), Meter Dashboard updates to show combined metrics	Route: "Read-Book-150"	AC3 - Additive updates
7	Verify combined meter metrics	Meters in This Cycle: 83, meter conditions show aggregated data from both routes	Combined metrics	AC3 - Aggregation accuracy
8	Unselect "Read-Book-250" route	Routes=1, Total Meters=56, Meter Dashboard decreases by 27 meters	Uncheck first route	AC3 - Subtraction updates
9	Verify dashboard decrements correctly	Meters in This Cycle: 56, conditions reflect only "Read-Book-150" route	Decremented values	AC3 - Accurate subtraction
10	Select "Dummy Route" with 1307 meters	Routes=2, Total Meters=1363 (56+1307), dashboard handles large number updates	Route: "Dummy Route"	AC3 - Large dataset handling
11	Use "Select All" button	All available routes selected, dashboard shows maximum values, performance remains acceptable	Select All function	AC3 - Bulk selection
12	Use "Clear All" button	All selections cleared, dashboard returns to System-wide only view, Meters in This Cycle=0	Clear All function	AC3 - Bulk deselection

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: Meter counts update in real-time with route selection changes
• Secondary_Verifications: Meter conditions and categories update correctly, performance remains under 300ms
• Negative_Verification: Deselection properly decreases counts, no incorrect aggregations

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Weekly
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium
• Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: TC_001 (Create form access)
• Blocked_Tests: TC_005, TC_006 (Meter metrics tests)
• Parallel_Tests: TC_004, TC_007
• Sequential_Tests: Requires form to be open first

Additional Information

• Notes: Critical for user experience during route selection
• Edge_Cases: Network latency affecting updates, concurrent user selections
• Risk_Areas: WebSocket connection failures, database query performance
• Security_Considerations: Route access permissions, data validation

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Real-time updates with network latency simulation
• Type: Performance
• Rationale: Real-world conditions may affect update speed
• Priority: P3

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Test Case 4: Scheduling Conflict Prevention (AC4)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_004
• Title: Verify system prevents scheduling conflicts for same routes in overlapping read cycles with clear error messaging
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Negative, Consumer, Api, Database, Validation, MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Regression-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Database, Integration-Validation

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: High
• Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 15%
• Integration_Points: Route Conflict Service, Date Validation API, Database Constraints
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Validation
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Regression-Coverage, User-Acceptance
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC4, BR7-Route conflict rules, BR8-Date overlap validation
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_001, TC_017, TC_019

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Route Conflict Detection Service, Date Validation API, Database constraints
• Performance_Baseline: Conflict validation < 1 second
• Data_Requirements: Existing active cycle with "Read-Book-250" route scheduled July 21-26, 2025

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Existing read cycle with specific route and date range
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor with create/edit permissions
• Test_Data: Existing cycle "commercial district" with route "Read-Book-250", dates July 21-26, 2025
• Prior_Test_Cases: TC_001 for cycle creation process

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Verify existing active read cycle in system	"commercial district" cycle exists with route "Read-Book-250", dates July 21-26, 2025, status "Active"	Existing cycle data	AC4 - Conflict setup
2	Navigate to Create Read Cycle form	Form opens normally without any restrictions	Create form access	AC4 - Normal access
3	Enter new cycle name for conflicting cycle	Field accepts input without validation errors	"July 2025 Conflict Test"	AC4 - Name entry
4	Configure basic information (Area, Sub Area, Utility Service)	All fields populate normally, no conflict detected yet	Area: "Downtown", Service: "Water"	AC4 - Basic config
5	Set Cycle Duration to create date overlap	Duration field accepts value, no validation error at field level	Duration: 10 days	AC4 - Duration setup
6	Attempt to select conflicting route "Read-Book-250"	Route appears in available routes list initially	Route: "Read-Book-250"	AC4 - Route visibility
7	Select the conflicting route checkbox	System immediately shows conflict warning: "Route Read-Book-250 is already assigned to active cycle 'commercial district' (July 21-26, 2025)"	Conflict selection	AC4 - Immediate validation
8	Verify route remains selected but flagged	Route stays selected with red warning icon, Read Cycle Summary shows warning indicator	Visual conflict indicator	AC4 - Visual feedback
9	Attempt to submit form with conflicting route	Submit button disabled OR form shows validation error: "Cannot create cycle with conflicting routes. Please remove conflicted routes or adjust dates."	Form submission	AC4 - Submission prevention
10	Remove conflicting route and select different route "Read-Book-150"	Conflict warning disappears, route selection succeeds, Read Cycle Summary updates normally	Alternative route	AC4 - Resolution path
11	Submit form with non-conflicting route	Cycle created successfully, appears in cycles list with status "Scheduled"	Successful creation	AC4 - Valid submission
12	Test edge case: same-day start/end dates	System allows adjacent dates (end date = start date of next cycle) without conflict	Edge case dates	AC4 - Date boundary logic

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: System prevents route conflicts with clear, actionable error messages
• Secondary_Verifications: Alternative routes remain selectable, UI provides resolution guidance
• Negative_Verification: No workarounds allow conflicting cycles to be created

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Per-Release
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium
• Automation_Candidate: Planned

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: TC_001 (Cycle creation), existing cycle setup
• Blocked_Tests: Schedule functionality tests
• Parallel_Tests: TC_019 (Other validations)
• Sequential_Tests: Requires specific test data setup

Additional Information

• Notes: Critical business rule preventing operational conflicts
• Edge_Cases: Timezone considerations, daylight saving time transitions
• Risk_Areas: Race conditions in concurrent creation, database constraint timing
• Security_Considerations: Prevention of malicious conflict creation, audit trail integrity

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: API-level conflict prevention testing
• Type: Integration
• Rationale: UI validation should be backed by API-level constraints
• Priority: P1

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Test Case 5: Meter Condition Metrics Display (AC5)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_005
• Title: Verify system displays accurate meter condition metrics (Normal, Faulty, RCNT, Disconnected) with real-time updates based on route selection
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Dashboard, Database, Api, MOD-ReadCycle, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Meter-Service, Happy-Path

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 6 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 18%
• Integration_Points: Meter Data Service, Condition Classification API
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Dashboard
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Report_Categories: Module-Coverage, Quality-Dashboard, Regression-Coverage
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC5, BR9-Meter condition definitions, BR10-Real-time dashboard updates
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_003, TC_006, TC_012

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Meter Data Service, Condition Classification API, Real-time Update Service
• Performance_Baseline: Condition updates < 500ms
• Data_Requirements: Routes with meters in various conditions (Normal: 23489, Faulty: 0, RCNT: 0, Disconnected: 0)

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Routes contain meters with various conditions distributed across system
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor with meter data access
• Test_Data: System-wide meters with known condition distribution
• Prior_Test_Cases: TC_001 for form access, TC_003 for route selection

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Access Create Read Cycle form	Form loads with Meter Dashboard showing Meter Conditions section with four categories	Form access	AC5 - Conditions visibility
2	Verify initial system-wide meter conditions display	Normal: 23489 (green checkmark), Faulty: 0 (yellow warning), RCNT: 0 (blue arrow), Disconnected: 0 (red X)	System-wide baseline	AC5 - Initial state
3	Verify Meter Conditions section visual indicators	Each condition has distinct icon and color: Normal (green ✓), Faulty (yellow ⚠), RCNT (blue ↻), Disconnected (red ⚡)	Visual indicators	AC5 - UI consistency
4	Select route "Read-Book-250" with 27 meters	Meter Conditions in "Meters in This Cycle" section updates dynamically to show conditions for selected route only	Route: "Read-Book-250"	AC5 - Route-specific conditions
5	Verify condition counts update in real-time	Meters in This Cycle conditions show subset of system-wide conditions relevant to selected route	Real-time update	AC5 - Dynamic updates
6	Add second route "Read-Book-150" with 56 meters	Condition counts aggregate from both routes: Normal increases by 56, other conditions adjust accordingly	Route: "Read-Book-150"	AC5 - Aggregated conditions
7	Verify mathematical accuracy of aggregation	Total conditions for both routes sum correctly: Normal = (Route1_Normal + Route2_Normal), same for all conditions	Mathematical verification	AC5 - Accurate aggregation
8	Remove first route "Read-Book-250"	Condition counts decrease by exactly the amounts from removed route, remaining route conditions displayed accurately	Route removal	AC5 - Subtraction accuracy
9	Select route with mixed meter conditions	System displays accurate distribution across all four condition types for the specific route	Mixed conditions route	AC5 - Condition variety
10	Test with route containing faulty meters	Faulty count increases from 0 to actual faulty meter count in selected route, yellow warning indicator updates	Route with faults	AC5 - Faulty meter tracking
11	Test with route containing RCNT meters	RCNT count updates from 0 to show meters requiring reconnection, blue indicator reflects changes	Route with RCNT	AC5 - RCNT condition tracking
12	Verify condition totals equal total meters	Sum of (Normal + Faulty + RCNT + Disconnected) equals "Meters in This Cycle" total count	Mathematical validation	AC5 - Total consistency

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: All four meter conditions display accurate counts reflecting selected routes
• Secondary_Verifications: Real-time updates with route changes, visual indicators match condition types, mathematical consistency
• Negative_Verification: No negative counts, no missing conditions, totals always reconcile

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Weekly
• Maintenance_Effort: Low
• Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: TC_003 (Route selection functionality)
• Blocked_Tests: TC_006 (Meter categories), TC_012 (Route-specific views)
• Parallel_Tests: TC_006, TC_018
• Sequential_Tests: Requires route selection capability

Additional Information

• Notes: Essential for operational planning and resource allocation
• Edge_Cases: Routes with all meters in single condition, empty routes
• Risk_Areas: Data synchronization between meter service and dashboard
• Security_Considerations: Meter condition data accuracy, unauthorized access prevention

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Condition changes during active read cycle
• Type: Integration
• Rationale: Meter conditions may change while cycle is in progress
• Priority: P3

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Test Case 6: Meter Category Distribution Display (AC6)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_006
• Title: Verify system displays accurate meter category distribution (Industrial, Residential, Commercial, Government, Agricultural) with dynamic updates
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Dashboard, Database, Api, MOD-ReadCycle, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Meter-Service, Happy-Path

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 6 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 18%
• Integration_Points: Meter Classification Service, Category Management API
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Dashboard
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Report_Categories: Customer-Segment-Analysis, Module-Coverage, Regression-Coverage
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC6, BR11-Category definitions, BR12-Dynamic category updates
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_003, TC_005, TC_012

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Meter Classification Service, Category API, Real-time Update Service
• Performance_Baseline: Category updates < 500ms
• Data_Requirements: Meters distributed across categories (Industrial: 3, Residential: 1, Commercial: 2, etc.)

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Meters classified across different categories in system
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor with category data access
• Test_Data: Known category distribution from wireframe data
• Prior_Test_Cases: TC_003 for route selection functionality

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open Create Read Cycle form	Meter Categories section visible in Meter Dashboard with all category types listed	Form access	AC6 - Categories visibility
2	Verify system-wide category distribution display	Industrial: 3, Residential: 1, Unknown: 44, Non-Domestic: 3, Commercial: 2, Domestic: 2727, Non Domestic: 98, Domestic#1: 10	System baseline	AC6 - Initial distribution
3	Verify Meter Categories section visual layout	Categories displayed with house icons, clear labels, and numeric counts aligned properly	Visual verification	AC6 - UI consistency
4	Select route "Read-Book-250" with mixed categories	Meter Categories "Meters in This Cycle" updates to show only categories present in selected route	Route: "Read-Book-250"	AC6 - Route-specific categories
5	Verify category filtering accuracy	Only categories with meters in selected route show non-zero counts, others show 0 or are hidden	Category filtering	AC6 - Accurate filtering
6	Add route "Read-Book-150" with different category mix	Category counts aggregate from both routes, showing combined distribution	Route: "Read-Book-150"	AC6 - Category aggregation
7	Verify residential category tracking	Residential count updates correctly based on residential meters in selected routes	Residential focus	AC6 - Residential accuracy
8	Verify commercial category tracking	Commercial count reflects business/commercial meters in selection	Commercial focus	AC6 - Commercial accuracy
9	Verify industrial category tracking	Industrial count shows heavy usage/industrial meters accurately	Industrial focus	AC6 - Industrial accuracy
10	Test with route containing government meters	Government category appears with appropriate count when route includes government facilities	Government category	AC6 - Government tracking
11	Test with route containing agricultural meters	Agricultural category shows farm/agricultural meter counts accurately	Agricultural category	AC6 - Agricultural tracking
12	Remove routes and verify category reset	Categories return to system-wide view when all routes deselected	Route removal	AC6 - Category reset
13	Verify category totals equal total meters	Sum of all category counts equals "Total Meters" count in dashboard	Mathematical validation	AC6 - Total consistency

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: All meter categories show accurate distribution reflecting selected routes
• Secondary_Verifications: Dynamic updates with route selection changes, category totals reconcile with meter totals
• Negative_Verification: No missing categories, no double-counting, categories update consistently

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Weekly
• Maintenance_Effort: Low
• Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: TC_003 (Route selection)
• Blocked_Tests: TC_012 (Route-specific views)
• Parallel_Tests: TC_005, TC_018
• Sequential_Tests: Requires route selection functionality

Additional Information

• Notes: Important for customer segmentation and billing analysis
• Edge_Cases: Routes with single category type, uncategorized meters
• Risk_Areas: Category data synchronization, classification algorithm accuracy
• Security_Considerations: Category data access permissions, customer information protection

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Custom category configuration testing
• Type: Configuration
• Rationale: User story mentions dynamic category updates based on onboarding configuration
• Priority: P3

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Test Case 7: Cycle Duration Specification Validation (AC7)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_007
• Title: Verify system allows specification of cycle duration between 1-90 days with comprehensive validation
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Negative, Consumer, Validation, MOD-ReadCycle, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-QA, Report-Regression-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Validation

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Low
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Low
• Expected_Execution_Time: 5 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Low
• Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 12%
• Integration_Points: Validation Service, Form Processing API
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Validation
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: QA
• Report_Categories: User-Acceptance, Quality-Dashboard, Regression-Coverage
• Trend_Tracking: No
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Low

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC7, BR13-Duration limits, BR14-Validation rules
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_001, TC_019, TC_021

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging/Production
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Form Validation Service, Client-side validation
• Performance_Baseline: Validation response < 100ms
• Data_Requirements: None specific

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Create Read Cycle form accessible
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor with form access
• Test_Data: Valid and invalid duration values for testing
• Prior_Test_Cases: TC_001 for form access

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to Create Read Cycle form	Form loads with Cycle Duration field visible and required	Form access	AC7 - Field availability
2	Verify field label and placeholder	Field labeled "Cycle Duration (days)" with placeholder "0" and asterisk indicating required	UI verification	AC7 - Field labeling
3	Enter minimum valid duration	Field accepts value 1, no validation error, Read Cycle Summary updates to show "1 days"	Duration: 1	AC7 - Minimum boundary
4	Clear field and enter typical duration	Field accepts value 30, no validation error, summary shows "30 days"	Duration: 30	AC7 - Typical value
5	Enter maximum valid duration	Field accepts value 90, no validation error, summary shows "90 days"	Duration: 90	AC7 - Maximum boundary
6	Test zero duration (invalid minimum)	Field shows validation error: "Cycle duration must be between 1 and 90 days"	Duration: 0	AC7 - Invalid minimum
7	Test negative duration	Field shows validation error: "Cycle duration must be a positive number"	Duration: -5	AC7 - Negative validation
8	Test duration above maximum	Field shows validation error: "Cycle duration cannot exceed 90 days"	Duration: 91	AC7 - Invalid maximum
9	Test extremely large value	Field shows validation error: "Cycle duration cannot exceed 90 days"	Duration: 365	AC7 - Large value handling
10	Test non-numeric input	Field shows validation error: "Please enter a valid number"	Duration: "abc"	AC7 - Non-numeric validation
11	Test decimal value	Field accepts value and rounds to nearest integer OR shows validation error for decimals	Duration: 15.5	AC7 - Decimal handling
12	Leave field empty and attempt submission	Field shows required field error: "Cycle duration is required"	Empty field	AC7 - Required validation
13	Enter valid duration and submit form	Form accepts submission with valid duration, cycle created successfully	Duration: 30	AC7 - Successful submission

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: Valid durations (1-90) accepted, invalid durations rejected with clear messages
• Secondary_Verifications: Real-time validation feedback, proper error messaging, form submission prevention
• Negative_Verification: Form cannot be submitted with invalid duration, all edge cases handled

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Per-Release
• Maintenance_Effort: Low
• Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: TC_001 (Form access)
• Blocked_Tests: Scheduling tests using duration
• Parallel_Tests: TC_019 (Other validations)
• Sequential_Tests: Can run independently

Additional Information

• Notes: Foundation validation for business rule compliance
• Edge_Cases: Boundary values, special characters, copy-paste inputs
• Risk_Areas: Client vs server-side validation consistency
• Security_Considerations: Input sanitization, validation bypass prevention

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Duration validation with different locale number formats
• Type: Internationalization
• Rationale: Global utility companies may use different number formats
• Priority: P4

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Test Case 8: Comprehensive Audit Trail Tracking (AC8)

Test Case Metadata

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_008
• Title: Verify system maintains comprehensive audit trail of all actions with timestamps, user details, and immutable records
• Created By: Hetal
• Created Date: August 17, 2025
• Version: 1.0

Classification

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

• Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Database, Audit, Compliance, MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Audit-Service, Happy-Path

Business Context

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Support
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: High
• Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

• Feature_Coverage: 25%
• Integration_Points: Audit Service, Database, User Authentication
• Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web-Audit
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

• Primary_Stakeholder: QA
• Report_Categories: Security-Validation, Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

• Related_Requirements: AC8, BR15-Audit requirements, BR16-Data immutability
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: TC_001, TC_013, TC_014

Test Environment

• Environment: Dev/Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: Audit Service, Database audit tables, User session management
• Performance_Baseline: Audit logging < 200ms
• Data_Requirements: Existing read cycle "commercial district" for testing

Prerequisites

• Setup_Requirements: Read cycle exists with audit trail capability enabled
• User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Reading Supervisor with audit trail viewing rights
• Test_Data: Existing cycle "commercial district", user "John Smith"
• Prior_Test_Cases: TC_001 for cycle creation, existing cycle operations

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to read cycle "commercial district" details	Details page loads with tabs: Details, Routes, Meters, Audit Trail	Cycle: "commercial district"	AC8 - Audit access
2	Click on "Audit Trail" tab	Audit Trail displays with columns: Timestamp, User, Action, Details, Status	Audit Trail tab	AC8 - Audit display
3	Verify creation entry exists	Shows cycle creation entry: "Created read cycle 'commercial district'" with timestamp, user, and success status	Creation audit	AC8 - Creation logging
4	Verify timestamp format accuracy	Timestamp format: "D/M/YYYY, hh:mm:ss am/pm" (e.g., "21/7/2025, 3:45:32 pm")	Time format	AC8 - Timestamp format
5	Perform edit action on cycle	Edit cycle duration from current to new value	Edit: Duration change	AC8 - Edit trigger
6	Check audit trail immediately	New entry appears: "Updated cycle duration from '30' to '45' days" with current timestamp and user ID	Real-time logging	AC8 - Immediate logging
7	Assign route to meter reader	Perform route assignment action	Route assignment	AC8 - Assignment logging
8	Verify assignment audit entry	Entry shows: "Assigned route 'Read-Book-250' to reader 'Emma Johnson'" with complete details	Assignment audit	AC8 - Assignment details
9	Submit meter reading for the cycle	Reading submission action performed	Reading submission	AC8 - Reading logging
10	Check reading submission audit	Entry shows: "Submitted reading for meter 'M123456' - Value: 1250 units" with success status	Reading audit	AC8 - Reading details
11	Report access issue for specific meter	Access issue reported for meter ID	Issue: "M234567 - Gate locked"	AC8 - Issue logging
12	Verify issue logging in audit	Entry shows: "Reported access issue for meter 'M234567': Gate locked" with warning status	Issue audit	AC8 - Issue details
13	Verify chronological order	All entries displayed in descending timestamp order (latest first)	Order verification	AC8 - Chronological sorting
14	Attempt to modify audit entry	Audit entries are read-only, no edit options available	Immutability test	AC8 - Data protection
15	Test audit entry completeness	Each entry contains: Timestamp, User ID/Name, Action type, Detailed description, Status indicator	Completeness check	AC8 - Complete information

Verification Points

• Primary_Verification: All actions logged with complete information including timestamps and user details
• Secondary_Verifications: Chronological ordering, immutable records, real-time logging
• Negative_Verification: Audit entries cannot be modified or deleted, no missing action logs

Test Results (Template)

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [Template for recording actual behavior]
• Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
• Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

• Execution_Frequency: Per-Release
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium
• Automation_Candidate: Planned

Test Relationships

• Blocking_Tests: Existing cycle with operations performed
• Blocked_Tests: Compliance validation tests
• Parallel_Tests: TC_014 (Issue logging)
• Sequential_Tests: Requires operational history

Additional Information

• Notes: Critical for compliance and troubleshooting
• Edge_Cases: Concurrent operations, system failures during logging
• Risk_Areas: Audit service availability, data integrity
• Security_Considerations: Audit data tampering prevention, access control

Missing Scenarios Identified

• Scenario_1: Audit trail performance with large operation history
• Type: Performance
• Rationale: Long-running cycles may generate extensive audit logs
• Priority: P3

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