(MX00US01) - Meter Reading Validation Dashboard
Meter Reading Validation Dashboard
Test Scenario Analysis
A. Functional Test Scenarios
Core Functionality Scenarios:
- Dashboard Overview and Metrics Display - Real-time validation progress monitoring
- Validation Progress Tracking - Current reading cycle validation management
- Exception Management - Validation issue identification and resolution
- Meter Condition Monitoring - Meter health and status tracking
- Search and Investigation - Meter reads search functionality
- Configuration Management - Validation rules and settings management
- Performance Analytics - Validation efficiency metrics and reporting
Business Rules Scenarios:
- Validation Progress Calculations - Percentage calculations and real-time updates
- Performance Metrics Calculations - Daily, weekly, and cycle-based efficiency metrics
- Meter Condition Categorization - Condition status and percentage calculations
- Error Handling Workflows - Validation failure management and routing
User Journey Scenarios:
- Daily Dashboard Monitoring - Meter Manager's routine oversight activities
- Exception Resolution Workflow - Issue identification to resolution process
- Configuration Optimization - Rule adjustment and performance improvement
- Reporting and Analysis - Performance review and decision making
B. Non-Functional Test Scenarios
- Dashboard load time < 3 seconds
- Real-time data refresh every 15 minutes
- Search functionality response < 500ms
- Concurrent user handling (10+ Meter Managers)
Security Scenarios:
- Authentication and session management
- Role-based access control for Meter Manager
- Data protection and audit trails
- API endpoint security validation
Compatibility Scenarios:
- Chrome latest version support
- Responsive design validation
- Screen resolution compatibility
C. Edge Case & Error Scenarios
Boundary Conditions:
- Maximum meter count handling (10,000+ meters)
- Zero readings scenarios
- 100% validation completion
- Network timeout conditions
Detailed Test Cases
Test Suite 1: Dashboard Overview and Metrics Display
Test Case 1: Dashboard Load and Basic Metrics Display
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_001
Title: Verify dashboard loads with correct key metrics display
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Dashboard Overview
- Test Type: Functional/UI
- 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-QA, 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: 5 minutes
- Reproducibility_Score: High
- Data_Sensitivity: Medium
- Failure_Impact: Critical
Requirements Traceability:
Test Environment:
- Environment: Staging
- Browser/Version: Chrome Latest
- Device/OS: Windows 11
- Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
- Dependencies: SMART360 system, Database
- Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds load time
Prerequisites:
- Setup_Requirements: Valid Meter Manager credentials
- User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager access level
- Test_Data: Active meter reading cycle with sample data
- 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.example.com |
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2 | Enter Meter Manager credentials | Successful authentication | Username: mmanager@utility.com, Password: ValidPass123! |
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3 | Navigate to Meter Reading module | Module menu displays |
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4 | Click "Validation Dashboard" | Dashboard loads within 3 seconds |
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5 | Verify header section display | Shows "Welcome, Admin" with current date/time | Expected: "Welcome, Admin Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at XX:XX AM" |
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6 | Verify Total Meters metric | Displays correct system-wide meter count | Expected: 1,248 meters |
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7 | Verify Total Reads metric | Shows current cycle reading count | Expected: 945 reads |
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8 | Verify Validated Reads metric | Shows validated reading count with percentage | Expected: 721 (76% of total) |
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9 | Verify Pending Validation metric | Shows pending readings with percentage | Expected: 165 (17% of total) |
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10 | Verify Validation Issues metric | Shows issue count with percentage | Expected: 59 (6% of total) |
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Verification Points:
- Primary_Verification: All five key metrics display with correct values and percentages
- Secondary_Verifications: Color coding, icons, responsive layout
- Negative_Verification: No error messages, no broken elements
Test Case 2: Real-time Data Refresh Validation
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_002
Title: Verify dashboard metrics update in real-time every 15 minutes
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Dashboard Overview
- Test Type: Performance/Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium
Business Context:
- Customer_Segment: Enterprise
- Revenue_Impact: Medium
- Business_Priority: Must-Have
- Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
- Compliance_Required: No
- SLA_Related: Yes
Quality Metrics:
- Risk_Level: High
- Complexity_Level: High
- Expected_Execution_Time: 20 minutes
- Reproducibility_Score: Medium
- Data_Sensitivity: Medium
- Failure_Impact: High
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Access dashboard and record initial metrics | Initial values recorded | Record: Total Meters, Reads, Validated, Pending, Issues |
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2 | Wait for 15 minutes | No manual refresh required |
| Monitor automatic refresh |
3 | Verify metrics update automatically | Values refresh without manual intervention |
| System should auto-update |
4 | Simulate new validation completion via backend | Dashboard reflects new data | Add 5 new validated readings |
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5 | Verify updated metrics within 15 minutes | New values display correctly | Expected: Validated count +5, Pending -5 |
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Test Suite 2: Validation Progress Tracking
Test Case 3: Current Reading Cycle Validation Display
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_003
Title: Verify current reading cycle validation section displays comprehensive metrics
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Validation Progress
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Smoke
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-ValidationProgress, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Current Reading Cycle section | Section displays with cycle selector | Expected: "June 2025" cycle selected |
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2 | Verify progress bar display | Shows 76% completion with visual indicator | Expected: 76% Complete |
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3 | Verify Total Readings metric | Displays cycle-specific reading count | Expected: 945 total readings |
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4 | Verify Validated Reads breakdown | Shows validated count | Expected: 721 validated |
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5 | Verify Pending Review count | Shows pending validation count | Expected: 165 pending |
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6 | Verify Auto-corrected count | Shows system auto-corrections | Expected: 42 auto-corrected |
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7 | Verify Exceptions count | Shows validation exceptions | Expected: 59 exceptions |
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8 | Verify Exceptions Resolved count | Shows resolved exceptions | Expected: 32 resolved |
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9 | Verify Manually Verified count | Shows manual verifications | Expected: 47 manually verified |
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10 | Verify Field Verification count | Shows field verification requests | Expected: 18 field verifications |
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Test Case 4: Validation Progress Calculation Accuracy
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_004
Title: Verify validation progress percentage calculations are accurate
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Validation Progress
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-ValidationProgress, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Business-Critical
Business Context:
- Business_Priority: Must-Have
- SLA_Related: Yes
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Record current validation metrics | Initial values documented | Total: 945, Validated: 721 |
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2 | Calculate expected percentage | Manual calculation: (721/945) × 100 = 76.3% | Expected: 76% (rounded) |
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3 | Verify displayed percentage matches calculation | Progress bar shows 76% | System calculation accurate |
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4 | Test with different cycle data | Switch to different reading cycle | Use Cycle 2 data |
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5 | Verify calculation updates correctly | New percentage reflects new cycle data | Recalculate for new cycle |
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Test Suite 3: Validation Statistics and Performance Analytics
Test Case 5: Overall Validation Rate Display
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_005
Title: Verify validation statistics panel displays correct overall validation rate
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Performance Analytics
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-PerformanceAnalytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Validation Statistics panel | Panel displays with metrics |
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2 | Verify Overall Validation Rate | Shows 88% as prominent percentage | Expected: 88% |
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3 | Verify Total Readings count | Shows all active cycle readings | Expected: 1,600 total |
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4 | Verify Validated Readings count | Shows validated across all cycles | Expected: 1,400 validated |
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5 | Verify Pending Validation count | Shows pending across all cycles | Expected: 200 pending |
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6 | Verify Today's Validation Rate | Shows current day performance | Expected: 90.6% |
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7 | Calculate validation rate accuracy | Manual: (1400/1600) × 100 = 87.5% | Verify against displayed 88% |
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Test Case 6: Read Cycle Validation Chart Display
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_006
Title: Verify read cycle validation chart displays comparative data correctly
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Performance Analytics
- Test Type: UI/Visual
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-PerformanceAnalytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-UI, Platform-Web, Report-Product
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Locate Read Cycle Validation Chart | Bar chart displays with multiple cycles | Expected: Cycles 1-4 visible |
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2 | Verify validated readings bars (green) | Green bars show validated counts per cycle | Sample: Cycle 1: 350, Cycle 2: 375 |
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3 | Verify total readings bars (purple) | Purple bars show total counts per cycle | Sample: Cycle 1: 400, Cycle 2: 425 |
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4 | Verify chart legend | Legend clearly identifies validated vs total | Green = Validated, Purple = Total |
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5 | Verify chart responsiveness | Chart adjusts to screen size | Test on different screen sizes |
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Test Case 7: Daily Validation Trend Analysis
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_007
Title: Verify daily validation trend chart shows 7-day performance data
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Performance Analytics
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-PerformanceAnalytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Daily Validation Trend chart | Line graph displays 7-day trend | Expected: 05/01 - 05/07 range |
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2 | Verify X-axis date range | Shows consecutive 7 days | Dates: 05/01, 05/02, 05/03, 05/04, 05/05, 05/06, 05/07 |
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3 | Verify Y-axis validation counts | Shows daily validation numbers | Sample values: 120, 135, 142, 138, 145, 150, 155 |
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4 | Verify line plot accuracy | Line connects daily validation points | Smooth line connection between points |
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5 | Verify trend calculation | Overall trend shows improvement | Upward trend from 120 to 155 |
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Test Suite 4: Meter Conditions Monitoring
Test Case 8: Meter Conditions Summary Display
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_008
Title: Verify meter conditions summary shows accurate distribution data
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Meter Condition Monitoring
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Smoke
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-MeterConditions, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Business-Critical
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Meter Conditions Summary section | Table displays with condition categories |
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2 | Verify Normal condition count and percentage | Shows 1240 meters (77.5%) | Expected: 1240/77.5% |
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3 | Verify RCNT condition count and percentage | Shows 156 meters (9.75%) | Expected: 156/9.75% |
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4 | Verify Faulty condition count and percentage | Shows 120 meters (7.5%) | Expected: 120/7.5% |
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5 | Verify Missing condition count and percentage | Shows 84 meters (5.25%) | Expected: 84/5.25% |
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6 | Verify total meter count | Shows 1600 total (100%) | Expected: 1600/100% |
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7 | Verify percentage calculations | Manual calculation accuracy | (1240+156+120+84)/1600 = 100% |
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8 | Verify "View Detailed Report" link | Link is functional and accessible | Click should navigate to detailed view |
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Test Case 9: Meter Condition Distribution Chart
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_009
Title: Verify meter condition distribution chart visualizes proportions correctly
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Meter Condition Monitoring
- Test Type: UI/Visual
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-MeterConditions, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-UI, Platform-Web, Report-Product
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Locate Meter Condition Distribution chart | Horizontal bar chart displays |
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2 | Verify Normal condition bar (green) | Largest bar representing 77.5% | Green bar ~77.5% of total width |
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3 | Verify RCNT condition bar (blue) | Second bar representing 9.75% | Blue bar ~9.75% of total width |
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4 | Verify Faulty condition bar (orange) | Third bar representing 7.5% | Orange bar ~7.5% of total width |
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5 | Verify Missing condition bar (red) | Smallest bar representing 5.25% | Red bar ~5.25% of total width |
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6 | Verify color coding consistency | Colors match summary table indicators | Consistent color scheme |
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7 | Verify chart responsiveness | Chart adapts to different screen sizes | Test responsive behavior |
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Test Suite 5: Exception Management and Recent Issues
Test Case 10: Recent Validation Issues Display
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_010
Title: Verify recent validation issues table displays problematic readings correctly
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Exception Management
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Smoke
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-ExceptionManagement, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Business-Critical
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Recent Validation Issues section | Table displays with issue records | Expected: Last 7 days issues |
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2 | Verify Reading ID column | Shows format RD-#### | Sample: RD-7652, RD-7603, RD-7591 |
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3 | Verify Meter ID column | Shows format MTR-#### | Sample: MTR-2589, MTR-1734, MTR-5492 |
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4 | Verify Customer column | Shows customer names | Sample: Westside Hospital, Downtown Office Park |
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5 | Verify Issue column | Shows specific validation issues | Sample: "Consumption spike +258%", "Zero consumption detected" |
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6 | Verify Date column | Shows issue detection dates | Sample: May 1, 2025, Apr 30, 2025 |
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7 | Verify Action column | Shows "View" button for each issue | All rows have functional View button |
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8 | Verify "View All Issues" link | Link is present and functional | Should navigate to comprehensive issues list |
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Test Case 11: Validation Issue Detail View
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_011
Title: Verify clicking View action button navigates to detailed issue view
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Exception Management
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: Integration
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-ExceptionManagement, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Integration-End-to-End
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Locate first validation issue in table | Issue RD-7652 visible | Reading: RD-7652, Meter: MTR-2589 |
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2 | Click "View" button for first issue | Navigates to detailed view | Should open issue detail page |
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3 | Verify detailed issue information displays | Complete issue details shown | Include reading history, meter details |
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4 | Verify navigation back to dashboard | Return mechanism available | Back button or breadcrumb navigation |
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5 | Test View action for different issue types | All issue types have functional View | Test multiple issue categories |
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Test Suite 6: Search Functionality
Test Case 12: Search Meter Reads by Meter Number
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_012
Title: Verify search functionality works correctly for meter number queries
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Search and Investigation
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Search, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Search Meter Reads section | Search interface displays |
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2 | Verify "Meter No" radio button is selected | Default selection is Meter No | Radio button pre-selected |
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3 | Enter valid meter number in search field | Input accepts meter number | Test data: MTR-2589 |
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4 | Click Search button | Search executes and returns results | Should show meter MTR-2589 data |
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5 | Verify search results table structure | Correct columns display | Columns: Meter Number, Device Number, Account No, Consumer Name, Last Reading/Date, Current Reading/Date, Action |
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6 | Verify search result data accuracy | Correct meter information displayed | Match meter MTR-2589 details |
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7 | Verify View action in results | View button navigates to meter detail | Click should open detailed meter view |
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Test Case 13: Search Meter Reads by Account Number
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_013
Title: Verify search functionality works correctly for account number queries
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Search and Investigation
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Search, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to Search Meter Reads section | Search interface displays |
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2 | Select "Account No" radio button | Account No option selected | Radio button selection changes |
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3 | Enter valid account number | Input accepts account number | Test data: ACC-1001 |
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4 | Click Search button | Search executes and returns results | Should show account ACC-1001 data |
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5 | Verify search results for account | Correct account information displayed | Account details match search |
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6 | Test search with non-existent account | No results message displayed | Test data: ACC-9999 |
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7 | Verify search performance | Response time < 500ms | Performance benchmark |
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Test Suite 7: Configuration Management
Test Case 14: Validation Rules Configuration Access
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_014
Title: Verify Meter Manager can access and view validation rules configuration
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Configuration Management
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Configuration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to configuration shortcuts section | Four configuration cards display |
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2 | Locate "Validation Rules" card | Card shows descriptive text and Configure button |
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3 | Click "Configure" button | Navigates to validation rules interface | Should open configuration page |
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4 | Verify access permissions | Meter Manager has appropriate access | Should allow viewing/editing |
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5 | Verify validation rules display | Current rules and thresholds visible | List of active validation rules |
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6 | Test navigation back to dashboard | Return mechanism functional | Breadcrumb or back button |
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Test Case 15: Estimation Rules Management
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_015
Title: Verify estimation rules can be accessed and managed through dashboard
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Configuration Management
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Full
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Configuration, P2-High, Phase-Full, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Locate "Estimation Rules" configuration card | Card displays with Manage button |
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2 | Click "Manage" button | Opens estimation rules interface | Should navigate to rules management |
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3 | Verify estimation methods display | Current estimation algorithms visible | List active estimation methods |
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4 | Verify rule modification capabilities | Edit/update options available | Meter Manager should have edit access |
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5 | Test rule validation | Invalid rules are rejected | Test with invalid parameters |
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Test Case 16: Validator Setup Configuration
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_016
Title: Verify validator setup allows assignment and workload management
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Configuration Management
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P3-Medium
- Execution Phase: Full
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Configuration, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Navigate to "Validator Setup" card | Card shows Configure button |
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2 | Click "Configure" button | Opens validator management interface | Should show validator assignments |
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3 | Verify current validator assignments | Active validators and cycles displayed | List of assigned validators |
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4 | Verify workload distribution view | Workload balance information shown | Current workload per validator |
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5 | Test validator assignment modification | Assignment changes can be made | Reassign validator to different cycle |
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Test Case 17: Exemption Codes Management
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_017
Title: Verify exemption codes can be configured and managed
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Configuration Management
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P3-Medium
- Execution Phase: Full
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Configuration, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Locate "Exemption Codes" configuration card | Card displays with Manage button |
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2 | Click "Manage" button | Opens exemption codes interface | Should show current exemption codes |
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3 | Verify current exemption codes list | Active codes and descriptions displayed | List of valid exemption codes |
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4 | Verify code management capabilities | Add/edit/delete options available | Test code modification permissions |
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5 | Test new exemption code creation | New codes can be created successfully | Create test exemption code |
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Test Suite 8: API Integration Test Cases
Test Case 18: Dashboard Data API Response Validation
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_018
Title: Verify dashboard metrics API returns accurate data in expected format
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: API Integration
- Test Type: API
- Test Level: Integration
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Integration-External-Dependency
Business Context:
- Revenue_Impact: High
- SLA_Related: Yes
Quality Metrics:
- Risk_Level: High
- Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
- Failure_Impact: Critical
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Send GET request to dashboard metrics API | API responds with 200 status | Endpoint: /api/v1/dashboard/metrics |
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2 | Verify response structure | JSON contains required fields | Expected fields: totalMeters, totalReads, validatedReads, pendingValidation, validationIssues |
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3 | Validate metric values | Numbers match dashboard display | totalMeters: 1248, totalReads: 945, validatedReads: 721 |
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4 | Check response time | API responds within 500ms | Performance benchmark |
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5 | Verify data types | All numeric fields return integers | Validate JSON schema |
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Test Case 19: Validation Issues API Integration
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_019
Title: Verify validation issues API provides complete issue data for dashboard display
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: API Integration
- Test Type: API
- Test Level: Integration
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Integration-External-Dependency
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Send GET request to validation issues API | API returns recent issues list | Endpoint: /api/v1/validation/issues?days=7 |
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2 | Verify issue record structure | Each issue contains required fields | Fields: readingId, meterId, customer, issue, date, status |
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3 | Validate issue data accuracy | Sample issues match expected values | readingId: "RD-7652", meterId: "MTR-2589", customer: "Westside Hospital" |
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4 | Check date formatting | Dates in consistent ISO format | Expected: "2025-05-01T00:00:00Z" |
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5 | Verify issue categorization | Issues properly categorized by type | Types: "consumption_spike", "zero_consumption", "below_threshold" |
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Test Case 20: Meter Conditions API Data Validation
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_020
Title: Verify meter conditions API provides accurate condition distribution data
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: API Integration
- Test Type: API
- Test Level: Integration
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Regression
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-API, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Send GET request to meter conditions API | API returns condition summary | Endpoint: /api/v1/meters/conditions/summary |
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2 | Verify condition categories | All four condition types present | Categories: Normal, RCNT, Faulty, Missing |
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3 | Validate condition counts | Counts match dashboard display | Normal: 1240, RCNT: 156, Faulty: 120, Missing: 84 |
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4 | Check percentage calculations | Percentages correctly calculated | Normal: 77.5%, RCNT: 9.75%, Faulty: 7.5%, Missing: 5.25% |
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5 | Verify total meter count | Sum equals total system meters | Total: 1600 meters |
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Test Suite 9: Performance and Load Testing
Test Case 21: Dashboard Load Performance Under Normal Load
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_021
Title: Verify dashboard loads within acceptable time limits under normal usage
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Performance
- Test Type: Performance
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P1-Critical
- Execution Phase: Performance
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Performance, P1-Critical, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Business-Critical
Business Context:
Quality Metrics:
- Risk_Level: High
- Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
- Failure_Impact: High
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Simulate 5 concurrent Meter Manager sessions | All sessions load successfully | 5 different user accounts |
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2 | Measure initial dashboard load time | Load time < 3 seconds | Record actual load times |
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3 | Test data refresh performance | Auto-refresh completes < 2 seconds | Monitor 15-minute refresh cycle |
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4 | Measure search response time | Search results < 500ms | Test with various search queries |
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5 | Verify no performance degradation | Consistent performance across sessions | Monitor resource usage |
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Test Case 22: Concurrent User Load Testing
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_022
Title: Verify system handles multiple concurrent Meter Manager sessions
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Performance
- Test Type: Performance/Load
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Performance
- Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Performance, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Load, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Simulate 10 concurrent user sessions | System remains responsive | 10 different Meter Manager accounts |
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2 | Perform simultaneous dashboard access | All users see accurate data | Verify data consistency |
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3 | Test concurrent search operations | Search performance maintained | Multiple simultaneous searches |
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4 | Monitor system resource usage | CPU/Memory within acceptable limits | Monitor server performance |
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5 | Verify data integrity | No data corruption or loss | Cross-verify displayed data |
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Test Suite 10: Security and Access Control
Test Case 23: Meter Manager Authentication and Authorization
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_023
Title: Verify only authenticated Meter Manager users can access validation dashboard
Created By: Test Engineer
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, Business-Critical
Quality Metrics:
- Risk_Level: High
- Data_Sensitivity: High
- Failure_Impact: Critical
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Attempt dashboard access without authentication | Redirected to login page | Direct URL access: /dashboard/validation |
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2 | Login with invalid Meter Manager credentials | Authentication fails | Invalid user: test@test.com / wrongpass |
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3 | Login with valid Meter Manager credentials | Successful authentication and dashboard access | Valid user: mmanager@utility.com / ValidPass123! |
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4 | Test session timeout | Session expires after inactivity | Wait for configured timeout period |
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5 | Verify access to configuration sections | Meter Manager has appropriate permissions | Test access to validation rules, etc. |
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Test Case 24: Data Privacy and Audit Trail
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_024
Title: Verify sensitive meter data is properly protected and user actions are logged
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Security
- Test Type: Security
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Security
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-Security, P2-High, Phase-Security, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Access customer information in validation issues | Customer data properly masked/protected | Customer names should be appropriately displayed |
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2 | Perform configuration changes | Actions logged in audit trail | Change validation rule threshold |
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3 | View validation issue details | Access logged with user identification | View specific issue details |
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4 | Export dashboard data | Export actions tracked | Test data export functionality |
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5 | Verify audit log entries | All actions properly recorded | Check audit logs for completeness |
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Test Suite 11: Error Handling and Edge Cases
Test Case 25: Network Connectivity Issues
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_025
Title: Verify dashboard handles network connectivity issues gracefully
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Error Handling
- Test Type: Negative
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Full
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-ErrorHandling, P2-High, Phase-Full, Type-Negative, Platform-Web, Report-QA
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Load dashboard with normal connectivity | Dashboard loads successfully | Baseline test |
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2 | Simulate network interruption during load | Appropriate error message displayed | Use browser developer tools to simulate offline |
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3 | Test auto-refresh during network issues | System handles refresh failure gracefully | Error message without system crash |
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4 | Restore network connectivity | Dashboard resumes normal operation | Verify data reload |
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5 | Test search functionality during connectivity issues | Search fails with user-friendly error | Clear error messaging |
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Test Case 26: Boundary Value Testing for Meter Counts
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_026
Title: Verify dashboard handles extreme meter count values correctly
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Boundary Testing
- Test Type: Functional
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P3-Medium
- Execution Phase: Full
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-BoundaryTesting, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Test with zero meters in system | Dashboard displays 0 values appropriately | Total Meters: 0 |
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2 | Test with maximum meter count (10,000+) | Dashboard handles large numbers | Total Meters: 10,000 |
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3 | Test percentage calculations with edge values | Calculations remain accurate | 100% validation rate scenarios |
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4 | Test with all meters in single condition | Condition distribution shows 100% for one category | All meters "Faulty" scenario |
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5 | Verify display formatting for large numbers | Numbers formatted with appropriate separators | Display: 10,000 vs 10000 |
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Test Case 27: Invalid Data Handling
Test Case ID: MX00US01_TC_027
Title: Verify dashboard handles invalid or corrupted data gracefully
Created By: Test Engineer
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 1.0
Classification:
- Module/Feature: Error Handling
- Test Type: Negative
- Test Level: System
- Priority: P2-High
- Execution Phase: Full
- Automation Status: Manual
Enhanced Tags: MOD-ErrorHandling, P2-High, Phase-Full, Type-Negative, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering
Test Procedure:
Step # | Action | Expected Result | Test Data | Comments |
1 | Simulate API returning malformed JSON | Dashboard displays appropriate error message | Invalid JSON response |
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2 | Test with missing required data fields | Graceful degradation or error handling | API response missing totalMeters field |
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3 | Test with negative values in metrics | System validates and handles appropriately | Negative validation counts |
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4 | Test with extremely large numeric values | Numbers handled without overflow | Values > 999,999,999 |
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5 | Verify error recovery mechanisms | System recovers when valid data returns | Test error to normal state transition |
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Test Suite Organization
Smoke Test Suite
Criteria: P1 priority, basic functionality validation
Test Cases: TC_001, TC_003, TC_008, TC_010
Execution: Every build deployment
Duration: ~20 minutes
Regression Test Suite
Criteria: P1-P2 priority, core features and integrations
Test Cases: TC_002, TC_004, TC_005, TC_006, TC_007, TC_011, TC_012, TC_018, TC_019, TC_021
Execution: Before each release
Duration: ~2 hours
Full Test Suite
Criteria: All test cases including edge cases
Test Cases: All 27 test cases
Execution: Weekly or major release cycles
Duration: ~6 hours
Criteria: Performance and load testing
Test Cases: TC_021, TC_022
Execution: Performance testing cycles
Duration: ~1 hour
Security Test Suite
Criteria: Security and access control testing
Test Cases: TC_023, TC_024
Execution: Security testing cycles
Duration: ~1 hour
Execution Matrix
Browser Compatibility
Test Case | Chrome Latest | Priority |
All UI Tests | ✓ | P1-P2 |
API Tests | N/A | P1 |
Performance Tests | ✓ | P1 |
Screen Resolution Support
Resolution | Test Cases | Priority |
Desktop (1920x1080) | All UI Tests | P1 |
Tablet (1024x768) | TC_001, TC_008, TC_010 | P2 |
Mobile (375x667) | TC_001 (Basic) | P3 |
Dependency Map
Test Execution Dependencies
- Authentication Prerequisites: TC_023 must pass before all other tests
- Data Setup: Valid test data required for TC_001-TC_017
- API Availability: TC_018-TC_020 require backend services
- Configuration Access: TC_014-TC_017 require admin permissions
Integration Dependencies
- SMART360 System: All dashboard functionality
- Database: Meter reading data and validation records
- Authentication Service: User login and session management
- External APIs: Real-time data updates
Validation Checklist
✅ All acceptance criteria covered - 20 acceptance criteria mapped to test cases
✅ All business rules tested - Validation calculations, condition categorization, error handling
✅ Cross-browser compatibility - Chrome latest version support
✅ Positive and negative scenarios - Functional and error handling test cases
✅ Integration points tested - API integration and external system dependencies
✅ Security considerations addressed - Authentication, authorization, data protection
✅ Performance benchmarks defined - Load times, response times, concurrent users
✅ Realistic test data provided - Sample data from user story specifications
✅ Clear dependency mapping - Test execution order and prerequisites
✅ Proper tagging for reporting - Enhanced tags supporting all 17 BrowserStack reports
✅ Edge cases covered - Boundary testing, error conditions, network issues
✅ API tests for critical operations - Dashboard metrics, validation issues, meter conditions
