Meter Inventory Management Test Cases (MX01US03)

Test Scenario Summary

A. Functional Test Scenarios

Inventory Dashboard & Overview Management
Meter Search & Filtering Operations
Bulk Meter Addition (Manual & CSV)
Meter Disposal Management
Meter Specifications Viewing
Inventory Reporting & Export
Work Order Integration
Meter Lifecycle Tracking

B. Non-Functional Test Scenarios

Performance Testing (Response < 1sec)
Security & Authorization
Cross-Browser Compatibility
Data Integrity & Validation
Concurrent User Handling

C. Edge Case & Error Scenarios

Boundary Value Testing
Invalid Input Handling
System Failure Recovery
Data Inconsistency Management

FUNCTIONAL TEST CASES

Test Case 1: Inventory Dashboard Access and Overview Display

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_001
Title: Verify Meter Supervisor can access inventory dashboard and view summary metrics
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-End

Business Context:

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics:

Risk_Level: High
Complexity_Level: Medium
Expected_Execution_Time: 2 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Medium
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking:

Feature_Coverage: 85%
Integration_Points: SMART360 Authentication, Database
Code_Module_Mapped: Dashboard.js, InventoryService.js
Requirement_Coverage: Complete
Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting:

Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage
Trend_Tracking: Yes
Executive_Visibility: Yes
Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability:

Related_Requirements: Section 5 - Accessing Inventory Overview
Related_Bugs: N/A
Related_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_002, MX01US03_TC_003

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 11
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: SMART360 Authentication Service, Inventory Database
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second page load
Data_Requirements: Active meter inventory data

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Valid SMART360 account with Meter Supervisor permissions
User_Roles_Permissions: Device Manager role with inventory access
Test_Data: Minimum 5 in-stock meters, 2 disposed meters
Prior_Test_Cases: Authentication successful

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to SMART360 login page	Login page displays	URL: https://smart360.utility.com	-
2	Enter valid Device Manager credentials	Authentication successful	Username: device.manager@utility.com, Password: SecurePass123!	-
3	Click on "Meters" section from main menu	Meters section opens	-	Main navigation should be visible
4	Select "Inventory" tab	Inventory dashboard loads	-	Default view should be "In Stock"
5	Verify summary metrics display	Shows "X meters available in stock"	Expected: "5 meters available in stock"	Count should match actual inventory
6	Verify tab structure	Both "In Stock" and "Disposed" tabs visible	-	Tabs should be clearly labeled
7	Click "Disposed" tab	Disposed meters view loads	Expected: "2 disposed meters"	Count should match disposed inventory
8	Verify page load time	Dashboard loads within performance benchmark	< 1 second	Use browser dev tools to measure

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Dashboard displays with correct meter counts
Secondary_Verifications: Navigation elements present, tabs functional, performance within limits
Negative_Verification: No error messages, no broken UI elements

Test Case 2: Advanced Meter Search Functionality

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_002
Title: Verify advanced search functionality with multiple parameters
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Search & Filter
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Search, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point

Business Context:

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

Quality Metrics:

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

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 11
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Search Service, Inventory Database
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second search response
Data_Requirements: Diverse meter inventory with multiple types/manufacturers

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Logged in as Device Manager
User_Roles_Permissions: Search and filter permissions
Test_Data: Sample meters from user story data
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001 (Dashboard Access)

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to Inventory dashboard	Dashboard displays	-	From previous test case
2	Click in search bar	Search bar becomes active	-	Cursor should appear in search field
3	Enter device number search	Filtered results display	Search: "SN-56789"	Should return FlowMaster 3000
4	Clear search and enter model search	Results filtered by model	Search: "FlowMaster 3000"	Should return SN-56789 (DM1234)
5	Clear search and test partial matching	Partial results display	Search: "Flow"	Should return FlowMaster and UltraFlow meters
6	Click "Filters" button	Advanced filter panel opens	-	Filter options should be visible
7	Select Type filter	Type dropdown displays options	Options: SMART, PHOTO, MANUAL, ULTRASONIC, AMR	All meter types should be listed
8	Select "SMART" type	Results filtered to SMART meters only	Expected: SN-56789 (FlowMaster 3000)	Only SMART type meters shown
9	Add Manufacturer filter	Combined filters applied	Manufacturer: "Elster"	Should maintain SMART filter + Elster
10	Add Location filter	Triple filter combination	Location: "Warehouse A"	Results should match all three criteria
11	Clear all filters	All meters display again	-	Filter reset functionality
12	Test search response time	Search completes within benchmark	Various search terms	< 1 second response time

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Search returns accurate, filtered results
Secondary_Verifications: Partial matching works, filters combine properly, performance within limits
Negative_Verification: No invalid results, empty searches handled gracefully

Test Case 3: Bulk Meter Addition - Manual Entry

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_003
Title: Verify bulk meter addition functionality using manual entry method
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Bulk Operations
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags: MOD-BulkOps, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

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: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 11
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: Meter Addition Service, Validation Service, Inventory Database
Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds for bulk processing
Data_Requirements: Valid meter specification data

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Device Manager logged in with bulk addition permissions
User_Roles_Permissions: Meter addition authorization
Test_Data: New meter device numbers not in system
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001 (Dashboard Access)

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Click "Bulk Add Meters" button	Bulk addition modal opens	-	Modal should overlay current page
2	Verify "Manual Entry" is selected by default	Radio button "Manual Entry" is checked	-	Default selection per requirements
3	Select Meter Type dropdown	Type options display	Available: SMART, PHOTO, MANUAL, ULTRASONIC, AMR	All types from user story
4	Select "SMART" type	Type field populated	Selection: SMART	Field should show selected value
5	Click Manufacturer dropdown	Manufacturer options display	Available: Elster, Sensus, Itron, Kamstrup, Badger	Options from sample data
6	Select "Kamstrup" manufacturer	Manufacturer field populated	Selection: Kamstrup	Field should show Kamstrup
7	Click Model dropdown	Model options display (filtered by manufacturer)	Available models for Kamstrup	Should filter based on manufacturer
8	Select model	Model field populated	Selection: UltraFlow X7	New model not in existing data
9	Enter Initial Warehouse	Warehouse field populated	Input: "Warehouse C"	New warehouse location
10	Enter device numbers (one per line)	Text area accepts input	Device Numbers:<br/>SN-11111<br/>SN-22222<br/>SN-33333	Three new unique device numbers
11	Click "Add Meters" button	Processing starts	-	Loading indicator should appear
12	Verify success confirmation	Success message displays with count	Expected: "3 meters added successfully"	Confirmation with accurate count
13	Verify meters appear in inventory	New meters visible in In Stock tab	Search for: SN-11111, SN-22222, SN-33333	All three should be findable
14	Verify meter details are correct	All fields populated correctly	Type: SMART, Manufacturer: Kamstrup, Model: UltraFlow X7, Location: Warehouse C	Data integrity check

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: All meters successfully added with correct details
Secondary_Verifications: Form validation works, success feedback provided, inventory updated
Negative_Verification: No duplicate entries created, no data corruption

Test Case 4: Bulk Meter Addition - CSV Upload

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_004
Title: Verify bulk meter addition functionality using CSV upload method
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Bulk Operations
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 11
Dependencies: CSV Parser, File Upload Service, Validation Service
Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds for 500 meters (max batch size)

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Valid CSV file prepared with meter data
User_Roles_Permissions: Bulk upload permissions
Test_Data: CSV file with headers: device_number, type, manufacturer, model, warehouse
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001 (Dashboard Access)

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Click "Bulk Add Meters" button	Bulk addition modal opens	-	-
2	Select "CSV Upload" radio button	CSV upload mode activated	-	UI should change to show file upload
3	Verify CSV upload interface	File upload and metadata fields visible	-	Both upload area and dropdowns present
4	Select Meter Type	Type dropdown populated	Selection: ULTRASONIC	Will apply to all uploaded meters
5	Select Manufacturer	Manufacturer dropdown populated	Selection: Sensus	Will apply to all uploaded meters
6	Select Model	Model dropdown populated	Selection: AquaTrack 300	New model for testing
7	Enter Initial Warehouse	Warehouse field populated	Input: "Field Office B"	New location
8	Click "Choose file" button	File browser opens	-	Standard OS file dialog
9	Select valid CSV file	File name appears in upload field	File: test_meters.csv<br/>Content:<br/>device_number<br/>SN-44444<br/>SN-55555<br/>SN-66666	CSV with 3 device numbers
10	Verify file upload message	Instructions display about CSV format	Message: "CSV must include device numbers. Type, manufacturer, model, and warehouse will be applied to all imported meters."	Clear user guidance
11	Click "Add Meters" button	Processing begins	-	Loading indicator during upload
12	Verify successful upload	Success confirmation with count	Expected: "3 meters added successfully"	Accurate count feedback
13	Verify meters in inventory	Uploaded meters appear with correct details	Search: SN-44444, SN-55555, SN-66666<br/>Expected: Type=ULTRASONIC, Manufacturer=Sensus, Model=AquaTrack 300, Location=Field Office B	All metadata applied correctly

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: CSV upload processes successfully with correct metadata application
Secondary_Verifications: File format validation, batch processing, inventory integration
Negative_Verification: Invalid CSV files rejected, processing errors handled gracefully

Test Case 5: Meter Disposal Management

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_005
Title: Verify meter disposal functionality with business rule enforcement
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Disposal, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point

Business Context:

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Support
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: No

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Disposal Service, Work Order Integration, Audit Service
Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds disposal processing

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Meter available for disposal (not assigned to active work order)
User_Roles_Permissions: Supervisor-level authorization for disposal
Test_Data: In-stock meter SN-78901 (WaterMetric Basic)
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Search for meter to dispose	Target meter appears in results	Search: "SN-78901"	WaterMetric Basic should display
2	Click disposal action for meter	Disposal confirmation dialog opens	-	Modal with disposal form
3	Verify disposal reasons dropdown	Valid reasons display	Options: Damaged, Decommissioned, Lost, Defective, End of Life	All business rule reasons
4	Select disposal reason	Reason field populated	Selection: "End of Life"	Common disposal scenario
5	Enter disposal date	Date field accepts input	Date: "2025-06-03"	Current date
6	Enter authorization details	Authorization field populated	Authorization: "SUPERVISOR-001"	Supervisor code
7	Add disposal notes	Notes field accepts input	Notes: "Meter reached end of service life after 8 years of operation"	Detailed reasoning
8	Click "Confirm Disposal"	Processing begins	-	Confirmation required
9	Verify disposal success	Success message displays	Expected: "Meter SN-78901 successfully disposed"	Clear confirmation
10	Check "In Stock" tab	Meter no longer appears	Search: "SN-78901" in In Stock	Should return no results
11	Check "Disposed" tab	Meter appears in disposed list	-	Switch to Disposed tab
12	Verify disposed meter details	All disposal information correct	Expected: Device=SN-78901, Reason=End of Life, Date=2025-06-03, Lifespan calculated	Complete audit trail
13	Verify lifespan calculation	System calculates service years	Expected format: "8 years 5 months"	Auto-calculated from install date

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Meter successfully moved from In Stock to Disposed with complete audit trail
Secondary_Verifications: Business rules enforced, lifespan calculated, authorization captured
Negative_Verification: Meter cannot be found in In Stock after disposal

Test Case 6: Meter Specifications Viewing

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_006
Title: Verify detailed meter specifications display functionality
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Specifications Library
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Specifications, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Specifications Database, Meter Catalog Service
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second specification load

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Meters with complete specification data available
Test_Data: Sample meter SN-56789 (FlowMaster 3000)
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Locate meter in inventory	Target meter visible	Meter: SN-56789 (FlowMaster 3000)	In Stock tab
2	Click specifications icon	Specifications modal opens	-	Detailed view overlay
3	Verify technical specifications display	All key specifications visible	Expected specs:<br/>Max Flow: 25 m³/s<br/>Accuracy: 99.5%<br/>Pressure Rating: 16 bar	Core technical data
4	Verify manufacturing details	Manufacturing info present	Expected:<br/>Manufacture Date: 2023-01-15<br/>Calibration Date: 2023-02-01	Date formatting correct
5	Verify physical specifications	Physical measurements shown	Expected:<br/>Dial Length: 99mm<br/>Dial Count: 6	Physical characteristics
6	Verify communication specs	Communication details present	Expected:<br/>Radio: 900MHz<br/>Compatible: AMI Network A	For SMART meters
7	Test specifications for different meter types	Various meter type specs display correctly	Test meters: PHOTO, MANUAL, ULTRASONIC, AMR	Each type shows relevant specs
8	Verify specification completeness	All required fields populated	-	No missing critical data
9	Test modal close functionality	Specifications modal closes properly	-	Return to inventory view

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Complete and accurate specifications display for all meter types
Secondary_Verifications: Modal functionality, data formatting, performance
Negative_Verification: No missing data, no display errors

Test Case 7: Inventory Export Functionality

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_007
Title: Verify inventory export with search, filter, and sort context preservation
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Export & Reporting
Test Type: Functional
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Export, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Export Service, File Generation Service
Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds export generation

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Diverse inventory data available for export
User_Roles_Permissions: Export permissions enabled
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001, MX01US03_TC_002

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to inventory dashboard	Dashboard displays with full inventory	-	Starting state
2	Apply search filter	Results filtered	Search: "SMART"	Filter to SMART meters only
3	Verify filtered results count	Reduced result set displayed	Expected: 1 SMART meter (FlowMaster 3000)	Context for export
4	Click export button	Export options appear	-	Export dropdown or modal
5	Select CSV format	CSV export initiated	Format: CSV	Most common export format
6	Download and verify CSV content	File contains only searched items	Expected: Only SN-56789 (FlowMaster 3000)	Search context preserved
7	Clear search and apply location filter	New filter applied	Filter: Location = "Warehouse A"	Different filter type
8	Export filtered results	Export contains filtered data only	Expected: Meters in Warehouse A only	Filter context preserved
9	Apply sort by Manufacturer	Results sorted alphabetically	Sort: Manufacturer A-Z	Sorting applied
10	Export sorted results	Export maintains sort order	Expected: Alphabetical by manufacturer	Sort context preserved
11	Combine search + filter + sort	Multiple contexts applied	Search: "Ultra", Filter: Warehouse B, Sort: Type	Complex scenario
12	Export combined context	Export reflects all applied contexts	Expected: Sorted, filtered, searched results only	All contexts preserved
13	Test PDF export format	PDF export generates successfully	Format: PDF	Alternative format
14	Verify export file naming	Files have descriptive names	Expected: "meter_inventory_2025-06-03_filtered.csv"	Clear file identification

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Export files contain exactly the data matching current view context
Secondary_Verifications: Multiple export formats work, file naming convention, performance
Negative_Verification: No data outside current context included in exports

Test Case 8: Work Order Integration - Meter Assignment

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_008
Title: Verify automatic meter status updates through work order integration
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Work Order Integration
Test Type: Integration
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Integration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-End

Business Context:

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Work Order Management System, Integration API, Status Update Service
Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds status update processing

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Work Order system integration active
User_Roles_Permissions: Work order creation and approval permissions
Test_Data: Available meter SN-90123 (ReadyFlow AMR)
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_001

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Verify meter initial status	Meter shows as "Available" in In Stock	Meter: SN-90123 (ReadyFlow AMR)	Starting state verification
2	Create installation work order	Work order created with meter assignment	Work Order: WO-2025-001<br/>Customer: Johnson Utility Co<br/>Address: 123 Main St<br/>Meter: SN-90123	External work order system
3	Complete meter installation	Work order marked as completed	Installation Date: 2025-06-03<br/>Technician: Tech-001	Installation service order completion
4	Approve service order	Work order approval processed	Approval: SUPERVISOR-002<br/>Approval Date: 2025-06-03	Business rule requirement
5	Verify automatic status update	Meter automatically removed from In Stock	Search: "SN-90123" in In Stock tab	Should return no results
6	Check meter assignment record	Meter shows installation details	Expected: Status=Installed, Customer=Johnson Utility Co, Date=2025-06-03	Integration data sync
7	Test disposal integration	Create disposal work order	Work Order: WO-2025-002<br/>Type: Meter Disposal<br/>Meter: (Previously installed meter)	Disposal workflow
8	Complete disposal work order	Disposal work order completed	Disposal Reason: Defective<br/>Date: 2025-06-03	Disposal process
9	Verify disposal tab update	Meter appears in Disposed tab	-	Automatic disposal status
10	Test active work order prevention	Attempt to dispose meter with active work order	Meter: (Assigned to pending work order)	Business rule enforcement
11	Verify disposal prevention	Error message prevents disposal	Expected: "Cannot dispose meter assigned to active work order WO-XXX"	Rule validation

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Meter status automatically updates based on work order completion
Secondary_Verifications: Integration timing, data synchronization, business rule enforcement
Negative_Verification: Cannot dispose meters with active work orders

NON-FUNCTIONAL TEST CASES

Test Case 9: Performance Testing - Dashboard Load Time

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_009
Title: Verify inventory dashboard performance meets response time requirements
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Performance, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Production-like
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Load Testing Tools, Performance Monitoring
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second dashboard load, < 1 request/minute user load

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Measure initial dashboard load	Page loads within 1 second	Load Time: < 1000ms	Cold load measurement
2	Test search response time	Search results within 1 second	Various search terms	Search performance
3	Measure filter application time	Filters apply within 1 second	Multiple filter combinations	Filter performance
4	Test concurrent user load	System handles multiple users	Concurrent Users: 10 (at < 1 req/min each)	Concurrent access
5	Verify bulk operation performance	Bulk add completes within benchmark	100 meters via CSV	Bulk processing

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: All operations complete within 1-second benchmark
Secondary_Verifications: No performance degradation under concurrent load
Negative_Verification: No timeouts or performance failures

Test Case 10: Security Testing - Authorization and Data Protection

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_010
Title: Verify security controls and data protection for inventory management
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Security
Test Type: Security
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Security
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Security, P1-Critical, Phase-Security, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

Business Context:

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

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Authentication Service, Authorization Service, Audit Service
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second security validation

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Multiple user accounts with different permission levels
User_Roles_Permissions: Test accounts for Device Manager, Regular User, Admin
Test_Data: Various permission scenarios
Prior_Test_Cases: Authentication system functional

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test unauthorized access	Access denied to non-Device Manager users	User: regular.user@utility.com	Role-based access control
2	Verify bulk addition permissions	Only authorized users can bulk add	User: device.manager@utility.com	Permission validation
3	Test disposal authorization	Supervisor-level required for disposal	Authorization: SUPERVISOR-001	Business rule enforcement
4	Verify data encryption	Sensitive data encrypted in transit	Monitor network traffic	HTTPS/TLS validation
5	Test audit trail creation	All actions logged with user details	Action: Meter addition/disposal	Compliance requirement
6	Verify session management	Inactive sessions timeout properly	Timeout: 30 minutes	Security policy
7	Test SQL injection prevention	Malicious inputs rejected	Input: '; DROP TABLE meters; --	Input validation
8	Verify XSS protection	Script injection attempts blocked	Input: <script>alert('xss')</script>	Cross-site scripting prevention

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: All security controls function correctly
Secondary_Verifications: Audit trails complete, encryption active, sessions managed
Negative_Verification: Unauthorized access blocked, malicious inputs rejected

EDGE CASE & ERROR HANDLING TEST CASES

Test Case 11: Boundary Value Testing - Bulk Operations

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_011
Title: Verify system behavior at maximum bulk operation limits
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-BulkOps, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Bulk Processing Service, Validation Service
Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds for maximum batch size

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Ability to generate large test datasets
Test_Data: CSV files with varying sizes (1, 499, 500, 501 meters)
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_003, MX01US03_TC_004

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test minimum boundary (1 meter)	Single meter processes successfully	CSV with 1 meter	Lower boundary
2	Test maximum valid size (500 meters)	Maximum batch processes successfully	CSV with 500 meters	Upper boundary per business rules
3	Test exceed maximum (501 meters)	Error message prevents processing	CSV with 501 meters	Boundary violation
4	Verify error message clarity	Clear error message about 500 meter limit	Expected: "Maximum batch size is 500 meters"	User guidance
5	Test empty CSV file	Appropriate error handling	Empty CSV file	Edge case handling
6	Test CSV with headers only	Validation error displayed	CSV with headers but no data	Data validation
7	Test very long device numbers	Input validation enforced	Device numbers > 50 characters	Input length limits
8	Test special characters in device numbers	Character validation applied	Device numbers with @#$%^&	Character restrictions

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: System properly enforces 500 meter maximum limit
Secondary_Verifications: Clear error messages, graceful handling of edge cases
Negative_Verification: Invalid data rejected with appropriate feedback

Test Case 12: Duplicate Device Number Validation

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_012
Title: Verify duplicate device number prevention and error handling
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Validation, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Validation Service, Database Constraint Enforcement
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation response

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Existing meters in inventory for duplicate testing
Test_Data: Known existing device numbers from sample data
Prior_Test_Cases: MX01US03_TC_003

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Attempt to add existing device number manually	Duplicate error message displays	Device Number: SN-56789 (existing)	Known duplicate
2	Verify error message clarity	Clear duplicate prevention message	Expected: "Device number SN-56789 already exists in inventory"	User guidance
3	Test duplicate in CSV upload	CSV validation rejects duplicate entries	CSV containing: SN-56789, SN-67890 (both existing)	Batch duplicate detection
4	Verify partial batch processing prevention	No meters added when duplicates found	CSV with mix of new and duplicate device numbers	All-or-nothing processing
5	Test case sensitivity	System treats case variations as same	Test: sn-56789, SN-56789, Sn-56789	Case-insensitive validation
6	Test whitespace handling	Leading/trailing spaces handled properly	Test: " SN-56789 ", "SN-56789"	Whitespace normalization
7	Test duplicate within same batch	Duplicates within single submission detected	Manual entry with repeated device numbers	Internal batch validation
8	Verify duplicate detection performance	Validation completes within benchmark	Large CSV with duplicates	Performance under load

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: All duplicate scenarios properly detected and prevented
Secondary_Verifications: Clear error messages, performance maintained, case/whitespace handling
Negative_Verification: No duplicates allowed under any circumstances

Test Case 13: System Error Recovery Testing

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_013
Title: Verify system behavior during network failures and service unavailability
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Error Recovery
Test Type: Reliability
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Reliability
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Reliability, P2-High, Phase-Reliability, Type-Reliability, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-External-Dependency

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging with network simulation capabilities
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Network simulation tools, Service monitoring
Performance_Baseline: Graceful degradation within 5 seconds

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Ability to simulate network conditions and service failures
Test_Data: Standard meter inventory operations
Prior_Test_Cases: Basic functionality tests

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Simulate network timeout during search	Appropriate timeout error message	Network delay: 10 seconds	Timeout scenario
2	Test service unavailability handling	Graceful error message displayed	Simulate database service down	Service failure
3	Verify data integrity after network recovery	No data corruption after reconnection	Complete bulk add operation after network restoration	Data consistency
4	Test partial upload failure recovery	System handles incomplete uploads properly	Interrupt CSV upload mid-process	Upload resilience
5	Verify user session preservation	User remains logged in after temporary network issues	Network interruption < 30 seconds	Session management
6	Test retry mechanisms	System attempts operation retry automatically	Failed search with automatic retry	Resilience features
7	Verify error logging	All errors properly logged for troubleshooting	Monitor error logs during failures	Debugging support
8	Test browser refresh recovery	Application state preserved after refresh	Refresh during meter addition	State management

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: System recovers gracefully from network and service failures
Secondary_Verifications: Data integrity maintained, user sessions preserved, proper error logging
Negative_Verification: No data loss or corruption during failure scenarios

Test Case 14: Cross-Browser Compatibility Testing

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_014
Title: Verify inventory management functionality across different browsers
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

Module/Feature: Compatibility
Test Type: Compatibility
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Compatibility
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Compatibility, P3-Medium, Phase-Compatibility, Type-Compatibility, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
Device/OS: Windows 11, macOS 12+
Dependencies: Cross-browser testing tools

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: Multiple browsers installed and configured
Test_Data: Standard meter inventory data
Prior_Test_Cases: Core functionality validated in Chrome

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test dashboard load in Chrome	Dashboard displays correctly	Standard inventory data	Baseline browser
2	Test dashboard load in Firefox	Identical functionality and appearance	Same data set	Firefox compatibility
3	Test dashboard load in Safari	Consistent behavior across browsers	Same data set	Safari compatibility
4	Test dashboard load in Edge	Full compatibility maintained	Same data set	Edge compatibility
5	Verify search functionality across browsers	Search works identically in all browsers	Search: "FlowMaster"	Cross-browser search
6	Test bulk add modal in all browsers	Modal displays and functions properly	Standard bulk add operation	Modal compatibility
7	Verify CSV upload across browsers	File upload works in all browsers	Test CSV file	Upload compatibility
8	Test export functionality	Export generates correctly in all browsers	Standard export operation	Download compatibility
9	Verify responsive design	UI adapts properly in all browsers	Different screen resolutions	Responsive behavior

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Full functionality available in all supported browsers
Secondary_Verifications: Consistent UI appearance, identical user experience
Negative_Verification: No browser-specific bugs or limitations

Test Case 15: Data Integrity and Validation Testing

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_015
Title: Verify comprehensive data validation and integrity controls
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-Validation, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Dependencies: Validation Service, Database Constraints
Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation response

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test required field validation	Error messages for missing required fields	Leave Device Number empty	Required field enforcement
2	Test invalid meter type	Only valid types accepted	Invalid Type: "INVALID_TYPE"	Dropdown validation
3	Test invalid manufacturer	Only predefined manufacturers accepted	Invalid Manufacturer: "Unknown Corp"	Business rule validation
4	Test date format validation	Proper date format required	Invalid Date: "2025-13-45"	Date validation
5	Test negative number handling	Negative values rejected where inappropriate	Negative Flow Rate: -5 gpm	Business logic validation
6	Test special character handling	Appropriate character restrictions enforced	Device Number: "SN@#$%^&*"	Character validation
7	Test field length limits	Maximum length enforced	Device Number: 100+ characters	Length validation
8	Test data type validation	Numeric fields reject non-numeric input	Flow Rate: "not_a_number"	Type validation
9	Verify concurrent modification protection	Prevent conflicts from simultaneous edits	Two users editing same meter	Concurrency control

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: All data validation rules properly enforced
Secondary_Verifications: Clear error messages, data consistency maintained
Negative_Verification: Invalid data rejected, no data corruption

API TEST CASES (Critical Level ≥7)

Test Case 16: Meter Creation API Testing

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_016
Title: Verify meter creation API functionality and validation
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-API, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-External-Dependency

Test Environment:

Environment: API Testing Environment
Dependencies: Meter Management API, Authentication API
Performance_Baseline: < 500ms API response time

Prerequisites:

Setup_Requirements: API access credentials and endpoints configured
Test_Data: Valid API payloads for meter creation

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test successful meter creation	HTTP 201 Created response	POST /api/meters<br/>{"device_number": "API-001", "type": "SMART", "manufacturer": "Elster", "model": "FlowMaster 3000", "location": "Warehouse A"}	Valid creation
2	Test duplicate device number rejection	HTTP 409 Conflict response	Same device_number as step 1	Duplicate validation
3	Test missing required fields	HTTP 400 Bad Request response	{"device_number": "API-002"} (missing required fields)	Field validation
4	Test invalid meter type	HTTP 400 Bad Request response	{"device_number": "API-003", "type": "INVALID"}	Type validation
5	Test unauthorized access	HTTP 401 Unauthorized response	Request without valid authentication	Security validation
6	Test bulk meter creation	HTTP 201 Created with count	POST /api/meters/bulk<br/>[{meter1}, {meter2}, {meter3}]	Bulk operations
7	Test API response time	Response within 500ms benchmark	Various API calls	Performance requirement
8	Test malformed JSON	HTTP 400 Bad Request response	Invalid JSON payload	Input validation

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: API properly handles all creation scenarios with correct HTTP status codes
Secondary_Verifications: Response times within limits, proper error messages, security controls
Negative_Verification: Invalid requests properly rejected

Test Case 17: Meter Search API Testing

Test Case ID: MX01US03_TC_017
Title: Verify meter search API functionality and filtering capabilities
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0

Classification:

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

Enhanced Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-API, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

Test Environment:

Environment: API Testing Environment
Dependencies: Search API, Database Query Service
Performance_Baseline: < 500ms search response time

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Test basic meter search	HTTP 200 OK with results	GET /api/meters?search=FlowMaster	Basic search
2	Test filter by type	HTTP 200 OK with filtered results	GET /api/meters?type=SMART	Type filtering
3	Test filter by manufacturer	HTTP 200 OK with manufacturer results	GET /api/meters?manufacturer=Elster	Manufacturer filtering
4	Test combined filters	HTTP 200 OK with combined results	GET /api/meters?type=SMART&manufacturer=Elster	Multiple filters
5	Test pagination	HTTP 200 OK with paginated results	GET /api/meters?page=1&limit=10	Pagination support
6	Test sorting	HTTP 200 OK with sorted results	GET /api/meters?sort=device_number&order=asc	Sorting capability
7	Test empty search results	HTTP 200 OK with empty array	GET /api/meters?search=NonexistentMeter	No results scenario
8	Test invalid query parameters	HTTP 400 Bad Request	GET /api/meters?invalid_param=value	Parameter validation

Verification Points:

Primary_Verification: Search API returns accurate, filtered results with proper HTTP status codes
Secondary_Verifications: Performance within limits, pagination works, sorting functions correctly
Negative_Verification: Invalid parameters handled gracefully

TEST EXECUTION MATRIX

Browser/Device/Environment Combinations

Test Case	Chrome 115+	Firefox 110+	Safari 16+	Edge Latest	Mobile Chrome	Mobile Safari
TC_001-008	✓ Primary	✓ Secondary	✓ Secondary	✓ Secondary	✓ Responsive	✓ Responsive
TC_009-015	✓ Primary	✓ Validation	✓ Validation	✓ Validation	-	-
TC_016-017	✓ API Tool	-	-	-	-	-

Test Suite Definitions

Smoke Test Suite:

MX01US03_TC_001 (Dashboard Access)
MX01US03_TC_002 (Basic Search)
MX01US03_TC_010 (Security Basics)

Regression Test Suite:

MX01US03_TC_001 through MX01US03_TC_008 (All Core Functionality)
MX01US03_TC_011, MX01US03_TC_012 (Critical Edge Cases)
MX01US03_TC_015 (Data Validation)

Full Test Suite:

All test cases MX01US03_TC_001 through MX01US03_TC_017

API Test Collection:

MX01US03_TC_016 (Meter Creation API)
MX01US03_TC_017 (Meter Search API)

Performance Benchmarks

Operation	Expected Performance	Test Case
Dashboard Load	< 1 second	TC_001, TC_009
Search Response	< 1 second	TC_002, TC_017
Filter Application	< 1 second	TC_002
Bulk Processing	< 3 seconds (100 meters)	TC_003, TC_004
Export Generation	< 3 seconds	TC_007
API Response	< 500ms	TC_016, TC_017

Integration Dependencies

Test Case	External Dependencies	Integration Points
TC_008	Work Order Management System	Status Updates, Assignment Tracking
TC_010	Authentication Service, Audit Service	Security Controls, Logging
TC_013	Network Infrastructure, Database Service	Error Recovery, Data Consistency
TC_016, TC_017	API Gateway, Database	External System Integration

VALIDATION CHECKLIST

✅ Coverage Verification:

All 8 acceptance criteria covered across test cases
All 11 business rules tested with specific validation scenarios
Cross-browser compatibility validated (Chrome primary focus)
Positive and negative scenarios included
Integration points with Work Order system tested
Security considerations addressed with authorization testing

✅ Quality Metrics:

Performance benchmarks defined (< 1 second standard, < 500ms API)
Risk levels assigned based on business impact
Complexity levels assessed for execution planning
Data sensitivity classifications applied

✅ Business Alignment:

Test data uses sample data from user story (not screenshots)
Realistic utility company scenarios
Revenue impact considerations included
Customer segment targeting appropriate

✅ Technical Coverage:

API tests for critical operations (≥7 importance level)
Edge cases covered with 80% detail level
Boundary value testing included
Error handling and recovery scenarios tested

✅ Reporting Support:

Enhanced tags support all 17 BrowserStack report categories
Stakeholder reporting classifications included
Trend tracking and executive visibility marked
Module coverage tracking implemented

This comprehensive test suite provides complete coverage of the Meter Inventory Management system functionality while adhering to the specified format requirements and supporting all requested reporting capabilities.