ID & Reference Format Settings (ONB02US07)

User Story: ONB02US07

Overall Coverage Summary

Total Coverage: 100% (~~10/10~~9/9 Acceptance Criteria Covered)
Total Test Cases: 1211 (109 Functional + 2 Non-Functional)
Total Acceptance Criteria: 109 (Based on user story requirements)
Coverage Percentage: (~~10/10)~~9/9) × 100 = 100%

Test Scenario Summary

A. Functional Test Scenarios

Core Functionality

ID Format Configuration Management - Create, edit, view, delete ID format configurations
Master vs Transaction ID Categorization - Proper categorization and handling of different ID types
Format Component Management - Entity type, prefix, sequence, utility service, date element, separator configuration
Live Preview Generation - Real-time preview of ID formats based on configuration
Format Validation - Duplicate prevention, length validation, pattern validation
Audit Trail Management - Comprehensive logging of all configuration changes

Enhanced Features

Advanced Format Builder - Enhanced customization options and component reordering
Multi-sample Preview - Multiple example generation with different scenarios
Contextual Help System - In-context guidance and tooltips
Format Testing - Test format with specific inputs and edge cases
Format Dashboard - Usage statistics and health indicators

User Journeys

Utility Administrator Complete Workflow - End-to-end ID format management
System Admin Audit Review - Complete audit and oversight workflow
Cross-role Collaboration - Multi-user scenarios and handoffs

Integration Points

Entity Creation Integration - ID generation for new customers, meters, bills, payments
System Configuration Integration - Integration with other SMART360 modules
User Authentication Integration - Role-based access control validation

Data Flow Scenarios

ID Generation Process - Format application to new entity creation
Configuration Change Impact - Effects on new ID generation
Audit Data Flow - Change tracking and log generation

B. Non-Functional Test Scenarios

Performance

Response Time Validation - Page load and configuration update performance
Concurrent User Handling - Multiple administrators accessing simultaneously
Large Configuration Set Performance - Performance with many format configurations

Security

Authentication & Authorization - Role-based access control
Session Management - Timeout and session security
Data Protection - Sensitive configuration data handling
Audit Trail Security - Tamper-proof logging

Compatibility

Cross-Browser Testing - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge compatibility
Responsive Design - Desktop, tablet, mobile compatibility
Cross-Platform Testing - Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

Usability

User Interface Navigation - Intuitive navigation and workflow
Error Handling - Clear error messages and recovery
Help System Effectiveness - Contextual help and guidance

Reliability

System Stability - Continuous operation under normal load
Error Recovery - Recovery from network issues and timeouts
Data Integrity - Configuration consistency and accuracy

C. Edge Case & Error Scenarios

Boundary Conditions

Maximum/Minimum Values - Sequence length limits, prefix length limits
Format Length Limits - Maximum total ID length validation
Entity Volume Limits - Maximum entities per format type

Invalid Inputs

Malformed Configuration Data - Invalid characters, formats
Unauthorized Access Attempts - Access beyond permitted roles
Injection Attack Prevention - SQL injection, XSS prevention

System Failures

Network Connectivity Issues - Handling of connectivity problems
Service Unavailability - Backend service failure scenarios
Database Connection Issues - Database connectivity problems

Data Inconsistencies

Duplicate Format Prevention - Handling duplicate format attempts
Conflicting Configuration States - Resolution of configuration conflicts
Audit Log Consistency - Ensuring complete audit trail

Detailed Test Cases

Test Case 1: "Create New Master ID Format for Customer Entity"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_001

Title: Verify Utility Administrator can create new Master ID format for Customer entity

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: ID Format Configuration
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Smoke
Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-IDFormat, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering/Product/QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-End, Master-ID-Creation, Customer-Entity, Format-Builder, Onboarding Services, cx Services, API, Database, HappyPath, Cross module

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Onboarding
Compliance_Required: No
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: 25% of ID format creation feature
Integration_Points: Entity creation system, audit logging
Code_Module_Mapped: ID Format Management
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering/Product
Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Feature-Adoption
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: Yes
Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: ONB02US07 Acceptance Criteria 1, 2, 5
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_002, ONB02US07_TC_005

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: SMART360 authentication service, database connectivity
Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds page load
Data_Requirements: Valid utility administrator credentials

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: SMART360 system accessible, test environment configured
User_Roles_Permissions: Utility Administrator role with ID format management permissions
Test_Data: Valid admin credentials (admin@utilitytest.com / TestPass123!)
Prior_Test_Cases: User authentication successful

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to SMART360 login page	Login page displays correctly	N/A	Verify UI elements
2	Enter Utility Administrator credentials	Successful authentication	admin@utilitytest.com / TestPass123!	Check session creation
3	Navigate to System Configuration menu	Menu expands with configuration options	N/A	Verify navigation
4	Click "ID & Reference Format Settings"	ID Format Settings page loads	N/A	Page load < 3 seconds
5	Verify Master ID and Transaction ID options visible	Both configuration types displayed	N/A	UI validation
6	Click "Master ID" configuration type	Master ID section becomes active	N/A	Section highlighting
7	Click "Create New Format" button	New format creation modal opens	N/A	Modal display validation
8	Select "Customer" from Entity dropdown	Customer entity selected	Entity: Customer	Dropdown functionality
9	Enter sequence length	Sequence length set to 4 digits	Sequence: 4	Number validation
10	Enter prefix	Prefix field populated	Prefix: CUST	Text validation
11	Select utility service	Water (WA) service selected	Service: Water (WA)	Service selection
12	Configure date element	YYYYMM format selected	Date: YYYYMM	Date format validation
13	Set starting number	Starting number set to 1	Start: 1	Number validation
14	Select separator	Hyphen (-) selected	Separator: -	Character validation
15	Verify live preview displays	Preview shows: WA-CUST-202406-0001	N/A	Preview accuracy
16	Click "Save Configuration" button	Success message displays, modal closes	N/A	Save operation
17	Verify new format appears in table	Customer ID format listed in Master ID table	N/A	Table update validation
18	Check format details in table	All configured details match input	N/A	Data consistency

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: New Customer ID format successfully created and visible in Master ID table
Secondary_Verifications: Live preview accuracy, configuration persistence, audit log entry created
Negative_Verification: No error messages displayed, no duplicate formats 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]

Test Case 2: "Live Preview Dynamic Updates During Configuration"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_002

Title: Verify live preview updates dynamically as format components are modified

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Live Preview System
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-IDFormat, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering/QA, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Real-time-Preview, Dynamic-Updates, UI-Validation, Onboarding Services, Database, HappyPath

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: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 100% of live preview feature
Integration_Points: Frontend preview engine, format validation
Code_Module_Mapped: Preview Generator
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering/QA
Report_Categories: Feature-Quality, User-Experience
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: No
Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: ONB02US07 Enhanced Solution - Multi-sample Preview
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_003

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Real-time preview service, format validation engine
Performance_Baseline: < 500ms preview update
Data_Requirements: Access to ID format configuration interface

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: User logged in as Utility Administrator
User_Roles_Permissions: ID format configuration access
Test_Data: Existing format configuration or new format creation initiated
Prior_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001 (login and navigation)

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open ID format configuration modal	Configuration form and preview area visible	N/A	UI loading
2	Set initial configuration	Initial preview displays	Entity: Customer, Prefix: CUST	Baseline setup
3	Modify prefix from CUST to CONS	Preview updates to show CONS in format	New Prefix: CONS	Real-time update
4	Change sequence length from 4 to 6	Preview shows 6-digit sequence (000001)	Sequence: 6	Length validation
5	Modify utility service from WA to EL	Preview updates to show EL in format	Service: Electric (EL)	Service change
6	Change date format from YYYYMM to YYMM	Preview shows 2-digit year format	Date: YYMM	Date format change
7	Modify separator from hyphen to underscore	Preview shows underscores as separators	Separator: _	Separator change
8	Change starting number from 1 to 100	Preview shows sequence starting from 000100	Start: 100	Number change
9	Clear prefix field	Preview updates without prefix component	Prefix: [empty]	Component removal
10	Add prefix back	Preview restores with prefix component	Prefix: METER	Component restoration
11	Select different entity type	Preview updates with entity-appropriate format	Entity: Meter	Entity change
12	Make rapid successive changes	Preview updates smoothly without lag	Multiple rapid changes	Performance test

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Preview updates dynamically with each configuration change
Secondary_Verifications: Update performance < 500ms, no UI freezing, accurate format representation
Negative_Verification: No incorrect preview display, no delayed or missed updates

Test Case 3: "Duplicate ID Format Validation and Prevention"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_003

Title: Verify duplicate ID format validation prevents creation of identical formats

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Format Validation
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Smoke
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-IDFormat, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Validation, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering/Product/QA, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Engine, Duplicate-Prevention, Data-Integrity, Onboarding Services, Database, API

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Onboarding
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: High
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 4 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 100% of duplicate validation feature
Integration_Points: Validation engine, database uniqueness constraints
Code_Module_Mapped: Format Validator
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering/Product
Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Data-Integrity, System-Reliability
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: Yes
Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: Business Rule 16 - Prevent duplicate ID formats
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_004

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Format validation service, database constraint validation
Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds validation response
Data_Requirements: Existing Customer ID format in system

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: System with existing Customer ID format configured
User_Roles_Permissions: Utility Administrator access
Test_Data: Existing format: Entity=Customer, Prefix=CUST, Service=WA
Prior_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001 (existing format creation)

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to Master ID configuration	Master ID section active	N/A	Section access
2	Click "Create New Format"	Creation modal opens	N/A	Modal display
3	Select Customer entity	Customer selected in dropdown	Entity: Customer	Entity selection
4	Enter identical prefix as existing format	Field accepts input	Prefix: CUST	Same as existing
5	Select identical utility service	Service selected	Service: Water (WA)	Same as existing
6	Configure identical date format	Date format selected	Date: YYYYMM	Same as existing
7	Set identical separator	Separator selected	Separator: -	Same as existing
8	Set identical sequence length	Sequence length configured	Sequence: 4	Same as existing
9	Click "Save Configuration"	Validation error message displays	N/A	Error handling
10	Verify error message content	Clear message about duplicate format	N/A	Message clarity
11	Verify modal remains open	Configuration modal stays accessible	N/A	UI behavior
12	Modify one component (prefix)	Field accepts new value	Prefix: CONS	Component change
13	Click "Save Configuration" again	Format saves successfully	N/A	Validation pass
14	Verify new format in table	Modified format appears in list	N/A	Success confirmation
15	Attempt exact duplicate again	Same validation error occurs	Previous data	Consistency check

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System prevents creation of duplicate ID formats for same entity
Secondary_Verifications: Clear error messaging, UI remains functional, validation consistency
Negative_Verification: No duplicate formats saved, no system errors or crashes

Test Case 4: "System Admin Audit Log Access and Filtering"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_004

Title: Verify System Admin can access and filter audit logs for ID format changes

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Audit Trail System
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-AuditLogs, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-CSM/QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Audit-System, System-Admin-Role, Compliance-Tracking, auth Services, ax Services, Database, HappyPath

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Low
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Support
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 80% of audit log feature
Integration_Points: Audit logging service, user authentication
Code_Module_Mapped: Audit Trail Manager
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: CSM/QA
Report_Categories: Compliance-Dashboard, System-Governance, Change-Tracking
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: Yes
Customer_Impact_Level: Low

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: System Admin access to audit logs, filter functionality
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_005

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Audit logging service, role-based access control
Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds log loading
Data_Requirements: System Admin credentials, existing audit records

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Existing ID format changes in system for audit data
User_Roles_Permissions: System Admin (IT Director) role
Test_Data: sysadmin@utilitytest.com / AdminPass123!, audit records from previous test cases
Prior_Test_Cases: Format changes from ONB02US07_TC_001-003

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Login with System Admin credentials	Successful authentication	sysadmin@utilitytest.com / AdminPass123!	Role verification
2	Navigate to ID & Reference Format Settings	Page loads with admin view	N/A	Access validation
3	Click "Audit Logs" tab	Audit logs interface displays	N/A	Tab navigation
4	Verify audit log table columns	Action, ID Configuration, Modified By, Date & Time, Details visible	N/A	UI structure
5	Verify existing log entries display	Previous format changes shown	N/A	Data retrieval
6	Use search functionality	Enter "Customer" in search	Search: "Customer"	Search operation
7	Verify filtered results	Only Customer-related logs shown	N/A	Filter accuracy
8	Clear search filter	All logs visible again	N/A	Filter reset
9	Use "Select Action" filter	Choose "Updated" from dropdown	Filter: Updated	Action filtering
10	Verify action filter results	Only update actions shown	N/A	Filter validation
11	Apply multiple filters simultaneously	Search + Action filter together	Search: "Meter", Action: Updated	Combined filtering
12	Click on a log entry	Detailed view opens/expands	N/A	Detail access
13	Verify detailed information	Configuration details, user, timestamp visible	N/A	Detail completeness
14	Test "Show Advanced Filters"	Additional filter options appear	N/A	Advanced features
15	Export audit data (if available)	Export functionality works	N/A	Data export

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System Admin can access audit logs and apply filters successfully
Secondary_Verifications: Complete audit trail visible, filter combinations work, detailed information accessible
Negative_Verification: No unauthorized access to restricted data, no missing audit entries

Test Case 5: "Cross-Browser Compatibility Validation"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_005

Title: Verify cross-browser compatibility for ID format configuration interface

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Cross-Browser Compatibility
Test Type: Compatibility
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-IDFormat, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Compatibility, Platform-Multi, Report-QA/Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Cross-Platform, Browser-Compatibility, UI-Consistency, Onboarding Services, Cross module

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: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 20 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 100% of browser compatibility
Integration_Points: Multiple browser engines, UI components
Code_Module_Mapped: Frontend Interface
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web (Multi-browser)

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: QA/Engineering
Report_Categories: Compatibility-Matrix, Platform-Coverage
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: No
Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: Cross-platform support requirements
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001-004

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080, 1366x768
Dependencies: All supported browsers installed
Performance_Baseline: Consistent performance across browsers
Data_Requirements: Same test data across all browsers

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Multiple browsers available for testing
User_Roles_Permissions: Utility Administrator access
Test_Data: Standard format configuration data
Prior_Test_Cases: Functional validation completed

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test Chrome browser functionality	All features work correctly	Standard test data	Baseline browser
2	Test Firefox browser functionality	Identical behavior to Chrome	Same test data	Mozilla engine
3	Test Safari browser functionality	Consistent UI and functionality	Same test data	WebKit engine
4	Test Edge browser functionality	Same results across all features	Same test data	Chromium engine
5	Verify UI element positioning	Consistent layout across browsers	N/A	Visual consistency
6	Test form field behavior	Input handling identical	Various inputs	Form compatibility
7	Verify dropdown functionality	All dropdowns work correctly	N/A	Control consistency
8	Test modal dialog behavior	Modals display and function properly	N/A	Dialog compatibility
9	Verify live preview rendering	Preview accuracy across browsers	Format configurations	Rendering consistency
10	Test responsive behavior	Interface adapts to different screen sizes	N/A	Responsive design
11	Verify JavaScript functionality	All interactive features work	N/A	Script compatibility
12	Test CSS rendering	Styling consistent across browsers	N/A	Style compatibility
13	Verify error message display	Error messages appear correctly	Invalid inputs	Error handling
14	Test navigation behavior	Menu and tab navigation works	N/A	Navigation consistency
15	Performance comparison	Similar load times across browsers	N/A	Performance parity

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All core functionality works identically across supported browsers
Secondary_Verifications: UI consistency, performance parity, error handling uniformity
Negative_Verification: No browser-specific issues, no missing functionality in any browser

Test Case 6: "API Endpoint Authentication and Format Creation"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_006

Title: Verify API endpoint for ID format creation with authentication validation

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: ID Format API
Test Type: API
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Smoke
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-IDFormat, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-API, Platform-Backend, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-API-Endpoint, Authentication-Security, Data-Validation, auth Services, Onboarding Services, API, Database, HappyPath

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Onboarding
Compliance_Required: No
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: 100% of API creation endpoint
Integration_Points: Authentication service, database layer, validation engine
Code_Module_Mapped: API Controller
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: API (Platform-agnostic)

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
Report_Categories: API-Quality, Integration-Health, Security-Validation
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: Yes
Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: API security, format creation functionality
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_007

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: N/A (API Testing)
Device/OS: API Client
Screen_Resolution: N/A
Dependencies: API endpoint, authentication service, database
Performance_Baseline: < 500ms response time
Data_Requirements: Valid API credentials, test payload data

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: API endpoint accessible, authentication service running
User_Roles_Permissions: API access with Utility Administrator privileges
Test_Data: API key, valid format creation payload
Prior_Test_Cases: Authentication service validation

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Send POST request without auth token	401 Unauthorized response	No auth header	Security validation
2	Send POST with invalid auth token	401 Unauthorized response	Invalid token	Token validation
3	Send POST with expired auth token	401 Unauthorized response	Expired token	Token expiry check
4	Send POST with valid auth token and complete payload	201 Created response	Valid payload below	Success scenario
5	Verify response contains created format ID	Response includes generated format ID	N/A	Response validation
6	Send POST with missing required fields	400 Bad Request response	Payload missing entity	Field validation
7	Send POST with invalid entity type	400 Bad Request response	Entity: "InvalidType"	Data validation
8	Send POST with invalid sequence length	400 Bad Request response	Sequence: -1	Boundary validation
9	Send POST with excessively long prefix	400 Bad Request response	Prefix: "VERYLONGPREFIX123"	Length validation
10	Send POST with invalid characters in prefix	400 Bad Request response	Prefix: "CU$T@"	Character validation
11	Send POST duplicate format payload	409 Conflict response	Duplicate config	Duplicate prevention
12	Verify error response format	JSON with error details	N/A	Error structure
13	Check response time for valid request	Response time < 500ms	Valid payload	Performance check
14	Send POST with SQL injection attempt	400 Bad Request, no injection	Malicious payload	Security test
15	Verify database record created	Format exists in database	N/A	Data persistence

Valid API Payload:

{
  "entity": "Customer",
  "idType": "Master",
  "prefix": "CUST",
  "sequenceLength": 4,
  "utilityService": "WA",
  "dateElement": "YYYYMM",
  "startingNumber": 1,
  "separator": "-",
  "description": "Customer Master ID Format"
}

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: API correctly creates ID format with proper authentication
Secondary_Verifications: Proper error responses, data validation, performance within limits
Negative_Verification: No unauthorized access, no malformed data accepted, no SQL injection possible

Test Case 7: "Concurrent User Performance and System Stability"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_007

Title: Verify performance with concurrent users accessing ID format configuration

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Performance Testing
Test Type: Performance
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Performance
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-IDFormat, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering/QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Concurrent-Users, Load-Testing, System-Stability, auth Services, Onboarding Services, Database, Cross module

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
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: 15 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: Medium
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 100% of concurrent access scenarios
Integration_Points: Database connection pool, session management, caching layer
Code_Module_Mapped: Performance Layer
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering/QA
Report_Categories: Performance-Dashboard, System-Reliability, Scalability-Metrics
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: Yes
Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: Concurrent user handling, system performance
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_008

Test Environment

Environment: Performance Testing Environment
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+ (multiple instances)
Device/OS: Load testing infrastructure
Screen_Resolution: N/A
Dependencies: Load testing tools, performance monitoring
Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds page load, < 500ms API response
Data_Requirements: Multiple test user accounts

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Load testing environment configured, monitoring tools active
User_Roles_Permissions: Multiple Utility Administrator and System Admin accounts
Test_Data: 10 concurrent user credentials, varied test scenarios
Prior_Test_Cases: Functional validation completed

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Establish baseline with single user	Record baseline performance metrics	1 user	Performance baseline
2	Simulate 2 concurrent Utility Admins	System handles both users without degradation	2 users	Initial concurrency
3	Add 1 System Admin concurrent access	3 users access system simultaneously	3 users	Mixed roles
4	Increase to 5 concurrent Utility Admins	Page load time remains < 5 seconds	5 users	Moderate load
5	Add 2 more System Admins (7 total)	System maintains responsiveness	7 users	Higher load
6	Test simultaneous format creation	All users can create formats without conflict	7 users creating	Concurrent operations
7	Test simultaneous audit log access	All System Admins access logs successfully	System Admins	Concurrent reads
8	Monitor database connection usage	Connections within acceptable limits	N/A	Resource monitoring
9	Check memory and CPU utilization	System resources within normal range	N/A	System health
10	Test session management	No session conflicts or crossover	All users	Session isolation
11	Simulate network latency	Performance degrades gracefully	Simulated delays	Network resilience
12	Test rapid successive operations	System handles burst operations	Rapid clicks/operations	Burst handling
13	Monitor error rates	Error rate remains < 1%	N/A	Error monitoring
14	Test graceful user logout	Users can log out cleanly under load	N/A	Session cleanup
15	Verify data consistency	All format changes properly saved	N/A	Data integrity

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System maintains performance with up to 7 concurrent users (2 roles)
Secondary_Verifications: No data corruption, proper session management, resource utilization within limits
Negative_Verification: No system crashes, no session conflicts, no data loss

Test Case 8: "Enhanced Contextual Help System Validation"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_008

Title: Verify enhanced contextual help system provides accurate guidance

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Enhanced Help System
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-HelpSystem, P3-Medium, Phase-Regression, Type-Usability, Platform-Web, Report-Product/QA, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Help-Engine, User-Experience, Enhanced-Features, Onboarding Services, HappyPath

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: Low
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Onboarding
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Low
Complexity_Level: Medium
Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: None
Failure_Impact: Low

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 100% of enhanced help features
Integration_Points: Help content system, UI tooltips, contextual guidance
Code_Module_Mapped: Help System
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Product/QA
Report_Categories: User-Experience, Feature-Adoption, Support-Reduction
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: No
Customer_Impact_Level: Low

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: Enhanced Solution - Contextual Help System
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_009

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Help content service, tooltip engine
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second help content load
Data_Requirements: Complete help content database

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Enhanced help system enabled, content populated
User_Roles_Permissions: Utility Administrator access
Test_Data: Standard user credentials
Prior_Test_Cases: Basic navigation functionality verified

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Hover over Entity field label	Tooltip appears with entity explanation	N/A	Hover functionality
2	Verify tooltip content accuracy	Clear explanation of entity types	N/A	Content validation
3	Hover over Prefix field	Contextual help about prefix usage	N/A	Field-specific help
4	Check prefix examples in tooltip	Real-world examples shown	N/A	Example quality
5	Hover over Sequence Length field	Length guidance and implications	N/A	Technical guidance
6	Verify sequence length calculations	Math examples for volume planning	N/A	Calculation help
7	Hover over Date Element field	Date format options explained	N/A	Format guidance
8	Check date format examples	Multiple date format examples	N/A	Format examples
9	Access in-context help icon	Detailed help panel opens	N/A	Help panel access
10	Verify help panel content	Comprehensive format building guide	N/A	Content completeness
11	Test help search functionality	Search finds relevant help topics	Search: "prefix"	Search accuracy
12	Verify best practice recommendations	System suggests optimal configurations	N/A	Recommendation engine
13	Check format impact guidance	Clear explanations of setting effects	N/A	Impact clarity
14	Test help panel navigation	Easy navigation between help topics	N/A	Navigation usability
15	Verify help content accessibility	Help accessible via keyboard navigation	N/A	Accessibility

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Enhanced help system provides accurate, contextual guidance
Secondary_Verifications: Help content is complete, accessible, and searchable
Negative_Verification: No missing help content, no broken help links, no accessibility issues

Test Case 9: "Format Testing Engine with Edge Case Validation"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_009

Title: Verify format testing feature validates ID generation with edge cases

Created By: Arpita
Created Date: June 08, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification

Module/Feature: Format Testing Engine
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

Tags: MOD-FormatTesting, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Validation, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering/QA, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Testing-Engine, Edge-Case-Validation, Enhanced-Features, Onboarding Services, cx Services, mx Services, bx Services, Database, API

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Onboarding
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Medium
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

Feature_Coverage: 100% of format testing feature
Integration_Points: ID generation engine, validation rules, edge case handlers
Code_Module_Mapped: Format Testing Engine
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering/QA
Report_Categories: Feature-Quality, Edge-Case-Coverage, System-Reliability
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: No
Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Related_Requirements: Enhanced Solution - Format Testing capability
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_003

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Format testing service, ID generation engine
Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds test execution
Data_Requirements: Various edge case test scenarios

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Format testing feature enabled
User_Roles_Permissions: Utility Administrator access
Test_Data: ID format configuration ready for testing
Prior_Test_Cases: Format creation functionality verified

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Access format testing interface	Testing panel opens in configuration modal	N/A	Feature access
2	Test with minimum sequence number	ID generated correctly with 0001	Starting: 1	Minimum boundary
3	Test with maximum sequence number	ID generated with max value (9999 for 4 digits)	Starting: 9999	Maximum boundary
4	Test sequence rollover scenario	System handles sequence exceeding max digits	Starting: 10000	Rollover handling
5	Test with leap year date	Date element handles Feb 29 correctly	Date: 2024-02-29	Leap year edge case
6	Test with end-of-year date	Date transitions properly across years	Date: 2024-12-31	Year transition
7	Test with empty prefix	ID generates without prefix component	Prefix: [empty]	Component omission
8	Test with special characters in allowed range	System handles permitted special chars	Prefix: "TEST-1"	Character validation
9	Test with maximum field lengths	All fields at maximum allowed length	Max length data	Length boundaries
10	Test multiple rapid generations	System generates unique sequential IDs	Rapid generation	Uniqueness test
11	Test with different utility services	Format adapts to different service codes	Service: EL, GA, SW	Service variation
12	Test concurrent ID generation simulation	Multiple simultaneous requests handled	Concurrent simulation	Concurrency test
13	Verify test results display	Clear indication of test success/failure	N/A	Result reporting
14	Test format with all optional fields empty	System generates minimal valid ID	All optional empty	Minimal configuration
15	Validate test performance	Test execution completes within time limit	N/A	Performance validation

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Format testing accurately validates ID generation under edge conditions
Secondary_Verifications: Proper handling of boundary conditions, clear test result reporting
Negative_Verification: No invalid IDs generated, no system errors during testing

Test Case 10: "Mobile Responsive Interface Validation"

Test Case: ONB02US07_TC_010

~~Title~~~~: Verify mobile responsiveness of ID format configuration interface~~

~~Created By~~~~: Arpita~~
~~Created Date~~~~: June 08, 2025~~
~~Version~~~~: 1.0~~

Classification

~~Module/Feature~~~~: Mobile Responsiveness~~
~~Test Type~~~~: Compatibility~~
~~Test Level~~~~: System~~
~~Priority~~~~: P3-Medium~~
~~Execution Phase~~~~: Regression~~
~~Automation Status~~~~: Manual~~

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

~~Tags~~: MOD-IDFormat, P3-Medium, Phase-Regression, Type-Compatibility, Platform-Mobile, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Responsive-Design, Mobile-Compatibility, UI-Adaptation, Onboarding Services, Cross module, HappyPath

Business Context

~~Customer_Segment~~~~: All~~
~~Revenue_Impact~~~~: Low~~
~~Business_Priority~~~~: Could-Have~~
~~Customer_Journey~~~~: Daily-Usage~~
~~Compliance_Required~~~~: No~~
~~SLA_Related~~~~: No~~

Quality Metrics

~~Risk_Level~~~~: Low~~
~~Complexity_Level~~~~: Medium~~
~~Expected_Execution_Time~~~~: 15 minutes~~
~~Reproducibility_Score~~~~: High~~
~~Data_Sensitivity~~~~: None~~
~~Failure_Impact~~~~: Low~~

Coverage Tracking

~~Feature_Coverage~~~~: 100% of mobile responsiveness~~
~~Integration_Points~~~~: Responsive CSS framework, mobile UI components~~
~~Code_Module_Mapped~~~~: Frontend UI Layer~~
~~Requirement_Coverage~~~~: Complete~~
~~Cross_Platform_Support~~~~: Mobile/Tablet~~

Stakeholder Reporting

~~Primary_Stakeholder~~~~: QA~~
~~Report_Categories~~~~: Platform-Coverage, User-Experience~~
~~Trend_Tracking~~~~: No~~
~~Executive_Visibility~~~~: No~~
~~Customer_Impact_Level~~~~: Low~~

Requirements Traceability

~~Related_Requirements~~~~: Cross-platform support, responsive design~~
~~Related_Bugs~~~~: N/A~~
~~Related_Test_Cases~~~~: ONB02US07_TC_005~~

Test Environment

~~Environment~~~~: Staging~~
~~Browser/Version~~~~: Mobile Safari 16+, Chrome Mobile 115+~~
~~Device/OS~~~~: iOS 16+, Android 13+~~
~~Screen_Resolution~~~~: Mobile-375x667, Tablet-1024x768~~
~~Dependencies~~~~: Responsive design framework~~
~~Performance_Baseline~~~~: < 5 seconds mobile page load~~
~~Data_Requirements~~~~: Mobile-optimized test scenarios~~

Prerequisites

~~Setup_Requirements~~~~: Mobile device or browser dev tools for mobile simulation~~
~~User_Roles_Permissions~~~~: Utility Administrator mobile access~~
~~Test_Data~~~~: Standard configuration test data~~
~~Prior_Test_Cases~~~~: Desktop functionality verified~~

Test Procedure

~~Step #~~	~~Action~~	~~Expected Result~~	~~Test Data~~	~~Comments~~
1	~~Access site on mobile device (375x667)~~	~~Page loads and displays properly~~	~~N/A~~	~~Mobile loading~~
2	~~Verify navigation menu adaptation~~	~~Menu collapses to mobile-friendly format~~	~~N/A~~	~~Menu responsiveness~~
3	~~Test ID format table on mobile~~	~~Table scrollable or stacked appropriately~~	~~N/A~~	~~Table adaptation~~
4	~~Open format configuration modal~~	~~Modal adapts to mobile screen size~~	~~N/A~~	~~Modal responsiveness~~
5	~~Test form field usability~~	~~Fields are touch-friendly and properly sized~~	~~N/A~~	~~Form usability~~
6	~~Verify dropdown functionality~~	~~Dropdowns work with touch interface~~	~~N/A~~	~~Touch compatibility~~
7	~~Test live preview on mobile~~	~~Preview area visible and properly formatted~~	~~N/A~~	~~Preview adaptation~~
8	~~Verify button accessibility~~	~~Buttons are appropriately sized for touch~~	~~N/A~~	~~Button usability~~
9	~~Test landscape orientation~~	~~Interface adapts to landscape mode~~	~~N/A~~	~~Orientation handling~~
10	~~Verify audit logs on mobile~~	~~Audit interface usable on mobile~~	~~N/A~~	~~Audit mobile view~~
11	~~Test search functionality~~	~~Search works properly on mobile~~	~~N/A~~	~~Search usability~~
12	~~Test on tablet (1024x768)~~	~~Interface optimizes for tablet view~~	~~N/A~~	~~Tablet optimization~~
13	~~Verify touch scrolling~~	~~All scrollable areas work with touch~~	~~N/A~~	~~Scroll functionality~~
14	~~Test text input on mobile~~	~~Virtual keyboard doesn't obstruct interface~~	~~N/A~~	~~Keyboard handling~~
15	~~Verify performance on mobile~~	~~Page loads within acceptable time~~	~~N/A~~	~~Mobile performance~~

Verification Points

~~Primary_Verification~~~~: ID format interface is fully functional and usable on mobile devices~~
~~Secondary_Verifications~~~~: Proper responsive design, touch-friendly interface, performance maintained~~
~~Negative_Verification~~~~: No UI elements cut off, no functionality lost on mobile~~

Test Suite Organization

Smoke Test Suite

Criteria: P1 priority, basic functionality validation
Test Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_003, ONB02US07_TC_006
Execution: Every build deployment
Duration: ~15 minutes

Regression Test Suite

Criteria: P1-P2 priority, automated tests
Test Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001, ONB02US07_TC_002, ONB02US07_TC_003, ONB02US07_TC_004, ONB02US07_TC_005, ONB02US07_TC_006, ONB02US07_TC_007, ONB02US07_TC_009
Execution: Before each release
Duration: ~60 minutes

Full Test Suite

Criteria: All test cases including edge cases
Test Cases: ONB02US07_TC_001 through ONB02US07_TC_010
Execution: Weekly or major release cycles
Duration: ~90 minutes

API Test Collection (Critical Level ≥7)

High Priority API Endpoints

1. POST /api/v1/id-formats - Create ID Format

Importance Level: 9
Authentication: Required (Bearer token)
Rate Limiting: 100 requests/hour per user
Test Coverage: ONB02US07_TC_006

2. PUT /api/v1/id-formats/{id} - Update ID Format

Importance Level: 8
Authentication: Required (Bearer token)
Validation: Duplicate prevention, business rules
Test Coverage: Update scenarios in regression suite

3. GET /api/v1/id-formats/validate - Validate Format

Importance Level: 8
Authentication: Required (Bearer token)
Purpose: Real-time validation during configuration
Test Coverage: Validation testing scenarios

4. GET /api/v1/audit-logs/id-formats - Retrieve Audit Logs

Importance Level: 7
Authentication: Required (System Admin role)
Filtering: Date range, user, action type
Test Coverage: ONB02US07_TC_004

Performance Benchmarks

Expected Performance Criteria

Page Load Performance

Dashboard Load: < 3 seconds
Configuration Modal: < 2 seconds
Audit Logs Page: < 5 seconds
Large Format List: < 4 seconds

API Response Times

Format Creation: < 500ms
Format Validation: < 200ms
Format Retrieval: < 300ms
Audit Log Query: < 1 second

Concurrent User Performance

2-3 Users: No performance degradation
4-5 Users: < 10% performance impact
6-7 Users: < 20% performance impact
8+ Users: Graceful degradation with user notification

Integration Test Map

Internal System Integrations

1. Authentication Service Integration

Purpose: Role-based access control
Test Coverage: All test cases verify proper authentication
Critical Scenarios: Token validation, role verification, session management

2. Database Layer Integration

Purpose: Data persistence and retrieval
Test Coverage: Format creation, modification, audit logging
Critical Scenarios: ACID compliance, concurrent access, data integrity

3. Validation Engine Integration

Purpose: Business rule enforcement
Test Coverage: Duplicate prevention, format validation, constraint checking
Critical Scenarios: Real-time validation, edge case handling

External System Dependencies

1. Utility Service Catalog

Purpose: Available utility service types
Test Coverage: Service selection validation
Fallback: Default service options available

2. Entity Management System

Purpose: Available entity types for ID format assignment
Test Coverage: Entity dropdown population
Fallback: Core entity types (Customer, Meter, Bill, Payment) always available

Dependency Map

Test Execution Dependencies

Sequential Dependencies

Authentication → All subsequent tests
Format Creation → Format Modification tests
Format Changes → Audit Log tests
Basic Functionality → Performance tests

Parallel Execution Groups

Group A: Format creation, validation testing
Group B: Audit log access, filtering tests
Group C: UI compatibility, responsive design tests
Group D: API testing, performance testing

Failure Handling

Authentication Failure: Skip all dependent tests
Database Connectivity: Mark infrastructure tests as blocked
Service Unavailability: Use fallback test scenarios
Performance Environment Issues: Execute functional tests only

Edge Case Coverage (80% Detail Level)

Boundary Value Testing

Sequence Length Boundaries: 1 digit (minimum) to 10 digits (maximum)
Prefix Length: Empty, 1 character, 10 characters (maximum)
Date Format Variations: YYYY, YYMM, YYYYMM, YYYYMMDD
Starting Number Ranges: 0, 1, 999999999 (max for sequence length)

Special Character Handling

Allowed Separators: Hyphen, underscore, period, none
Prefix Special Characters: Alphanumeric only validation
Unicode Character Support: Extended character set testing
Case Sensitivity: Upper/lower case handling

Date and Time Edge Cases

Leap Year Handling: February 29th date elements
Year Transitions: December 31st to January 1st
Month Boundaries: End-of-month date handling
Timezone Considerations: UTC vs local time formatting

Volume and Scale Testing

Large Entity Volumes: 1 million+ entities per format
Many Format Configurations: 100+ different formats
High-Frequency Generation: 1000+ IDs per minute
Long-Running Sequences: Sequence number exhaustion scenarios

Security Test Scenarios

Authentication & Authorization Testing

Role-Based Access: Utility Admin vs System Admin permissions
Session Security: Session timeout, concurrent session handling
Token Security: JWT validation, token refresh, token revocation

Input Validation Security

SQL Injection Prevention: Malicious input in all fields
XSS Prevention: Script injection in text fields
CSRF Protection: Cross-site request forgery prevention

Data Protection Testing

Audit Trail Integrity: Tamper-proof logging verification
Configuration Data Security: Encryption of sensitive settings
Access Logging: Complete audit trail of configuration access

API Security Testing

Authentication Bypass Attempts: Unauthorized API access
Rate Limiting: API abuse prevention
Parameter Tampering: Invalid parameter manipulation

Validation Checklist

✅ Comprehensive Coverage Verification

[x] All acceptance criteria covered with test cases
[x] All business rules tested with weighted calculations
[x] Cross-browser/device compatibility included
[x] Positive and negative scenarios covered
[x] Integration points tested
[x] Security considerations addressed
[x] Performance benchmarks defined
[x] Realistic test data provided
[x] Clear dependency mapping included
[x] Proper tagging for all 17 BrowserStack reports
[x] Edge cases covered at 80% detail level
[x] API tests for critical operations (≥7 importance) included

Report Coverage Matrix

Report Category	Test Cases Supporting	Coverage Level
Quality Dashboard	TC_001, TC_003, TC_006, TC_007	High
Module Coverage	All test cases	Complete
Feature Adoption	TC_008, TC_009	Medium
Performance Metrics	TC_007	High
Security Validation	TC_006, Security scenarios	High
Compatibility Matrix	TC_005, TC_010	Complete
API Health	TC_006, API test collection	High
User Experience	TC_002, TC_008, TC_010	Medium
Compliance Tracking	TC_004, Audit scenarios	High
Integration Health	All integration scenarios	High
Error Tracking	Negative test scenarios	Medium
Trend Analysis	All automated test cases	High
Executive Summary	P1-Critical test cases	High
Platform Coverage	TC_005, TC_010	Complete
Business Impact	All P1-P2 test cases	High
Customer Journey	TC_001, TC_004, TC_008	Medium
Risk Assessment	All test cases by risk level	Complete

This comprehensive test suite provides complete coverage for the ID & Reference Format Settings user story, supporting all 17 BrowserStack test management reports with detailed test cases, performance benchmarks, integration mapping, and extensive edge case coverage. |