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Preferences Management (CSS01US12)


Total test cases - 16

Total Acceptance criteria- 14

Total Coverage -100%



A. FUNCTIONAL TEST SCENARIOS

Core Functionality (CF-001 to CF-003):

  • Communication Channel Management
  • Notification Type Configuration
  • Contact Information Validation

Business Rules with Weighted Calculations (BR-001 to BR-003):

  • Critical Channel Maintenance (Weight: 10/10)
  • Contact Verification Requirements (Weight: 9/10)
  • Real-time Data Synchronization (Weight: 8/10)

Complete User Journeys (UJ-001 to UJ-003):

  • New User Onboarding Journey
  • Existing User Preference Modification Journey
  • Support and Troubleshooting Journey

Integration Points (IP-001 to IP-004):

  • Email Service Integration
  • SMS Gateway Integration
  • Mobile App Push Notification Integration
  • Customer Profile Service Integration

Data Flow Scenarios (DF-001 to DF-002):

  • Preference Data Flow tracking
  • Notification Delivery Data Flow

B. NON-FUNCTIONAL TEST SCENARIOS

Performance Scenarios (P-001 to P-003):

  • Response Time Performance (< 500ms toggles, < 2s page load)
  • Load Handling (10,000 concurrent users, 100 changes/sec)
  • Concurrent User Handling

Security Scenarios (S-001 to S-003):

  • Authentication & Authorization (B2B utility focus)
  • Data Protection (PII encryption, regulatory compliance)
  • Input Validation & Injection Prevention

Compatibility Scenarios (C-001 to C-003):

  • Cross-Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Cross-Device (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile responsive)
  • Cross-Platform (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android)

Usability & Reliability Scenarios:

  • User Experience & Navigation
  • Accessibility Testing (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • System Stability & Error Recovery

C. EDGE CASE & ERROR SCENARIOS

Boundary Conditions (BC-001 to BC-002):

  • Data Limits (254 char emails, phone formats, session limits)
  • Time-Based Boundaries (30min timeout, 2s save timeout)

Invalid Inputs (II-001 to II-002):

  • Malformed Data (SQL injection, XSS, invalid formats)
  • Unauthorized Access Attempts

System Failures (SF-001 to SF-003):

  • Network Issues (connectivity loss, high latency)
  • Service Unavailability (database, email, SMS, push services)
  • Timeout Scenarios

Data Inconsistencies (DI-001 to DI-003):

  • Duplicate Records
  • Missing Data
  • Corrupted States


Test Case 1: Display Communication Channel Options with Toggle Controls

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_001
  • Title: Verify display of all communication channel options with clear toggle controls
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, UI, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Happy path
  • Additional Tags: Core-Feature, User-Interface, Channel-Management

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • 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: 3 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #1
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • 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

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: User authentication service, preferences database
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds page load
  • Data_Requirements: Valid user account with verified contact information

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User logged into consumer self-service portal
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: john.doe@email.com, Phone: +1-555-123-4567
  • Prior_Test_Cases: User login authentication successful

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Account Settings > Communication Preferences

Communication Preferences page loads

Valid user session


2

Verify "Communication Channels" section is displayed

Section header "Communication Channels" visible



3

Verify Email Notifications option with toggle control

Email toggle control visible and functional


Should show current state

4

Verify SMS Notifications option with toggle control

SMS toggle control visible and functional


Should show current state

5

Verify App Push Notifications option with toggle control

App Push toggle control visible and functional


Should show current state

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All three communication channel options (Email, SMS, App Push) are displayed with functional toggle controls
  • Secondary_Verifications: Toggle controls show current state clearly, responsive design works across screen sizes
  • Negative_Verification: No broken UI elements, no missing toggle controls




Test Case 2: Display Descriptive Text for Communication Channels

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_002
  • Title: Verify descriptive text explaining each communication channel's purpose
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: UI/Functional
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, UI, MOD-Preferences, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Low
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 2 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #2
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: User-Experience, Content-Quality
  • Trend_Tracking: No
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Content management system
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds page load
  • Data_Requirements: Current user interface content

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User logged into consumer self-service portal
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: Standard user account
  • Prior_Test_Cases: CSS01US12_TC_001 passed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads successfully



2

Locate Email Notifications section

Email section visible



3

Verify descriptive text for Email Notifications

Text reads: "Receive notifications and alerts via email"



4

Locate SMS Notifications section

SMS section visible



5

Verify descriptive text for SMS Notifications

Text reads: "Receive text messages for important notifications"



6

Locate App Push Notifications section

App Push section visible



7

Verify descriptive text for App Push Notifications

Text reads: "Receive push notifications on your device"



Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All communication channels display appropriate descriptive text explaining their purpose
  • Secondary_Verifications: Text is clear, concise, and helpful for user understanding
  • Negative_Verification: No missing descriptions, no placeholder text, no formatting issues




Test Case 3: Real-time Preference Saving

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_003
  • Title: Verify automatic saving of preference changes in real-time without save button
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: Functional/API
  • Test Level: Integration
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Smoke
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, API, Database, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Integration-Point, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #3
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, API, Database, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Performance-Metrics
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Preferences API, database service, real-time sync service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms save response
  • Data_Requirements: Active user session with database write permissions

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Database connection active, API endpoints accessible
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account with preferences modification rights
  • Test_Data: User: jane.smith@email.com with existing preferences
  • Prior_Test_Cases: CSS01US12_TC_001, CSS01US12_TC_002 passed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads with current settings



2

Note current Email Notifications toggle state

Current state recorded (enabled/disabled)



3

Click Email Notifications toggle to change state

Toggle changes visually immediately


No save button should appear

4

Wait 2 seconds without any additional action

No manual save required


System should auto-save

5

Refresh the browser page

Page reloads with new toggle state maintained


Confirms data persistence

6

Verify API call was made using browser dev tools

PATCH/PUT request to preferences endpoint visible

API endpoint: /api/preferences


7

Repeat steps 2-5 for SMS Notifications toggle

Same behavior observed



8

Repeat steps 2-5 for App Push Notifications toggle

Same behavior observed



Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Preference changes are automatically saved without requiring a save button click
  • Secondary_Verifications: API calls are made immediately upon toggle change, changes persist across page refreshes
  • Negative_Verification: No save button appears, no manual save step required




Test Case 4: Preference Persistence Across Sessions

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_004
  • Title: Verify preference settings are maintained across user sessions
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: Functional/Integration
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Database, Session-Management, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #4
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, API, Database, Session-Management, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Data-Integrity
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: User authentication service, preferences database, session management
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds login and preference retrieval
  • Data_Requirements: User account with existing preference history

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Clean browser session, database containing user preferences
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: test.user@email.com, Password: Test123!
  • Prior_Test_Cases: CSS01US12_TC_003 passed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login to consumer portal

Dashboard loads successfully

test.user@email.com


2

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Preferences page loads



3

Set Email Notifications to ON

Toggle shows enabled state



4

Set SMS Notifications to OFF

Toggle shows disabled state



5

Set App Push Notifications to ON

Toggle shows enabled state



6

Wait for auto-save completion (2 seconds)

No action needed



7

Logout from the portal

Logout successful



8

Close browser completely

Browser closed


Complete session termination

9

Open new browser session

New browser instance



10

Login again with same credentials

Dashboard loads

test.user@email.com


11

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Preferences page loads



12

Verify Email Notifications state

Toggle shows ON (enabled)


Should match step 3

13

Verify SMS Notifications state

Toggle shows OFF (disabled)


Should match step 4

14

Verify App Push Notifications state

Toggle shows ON (enabled)


Should match step 5

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All preference settings are maintained exactly as set in the previous session
  • Secondary_Verifications: No data loss occurs during logout/login cycle, session management works properly
  • Negative_Verification: Settings do not revert to defaults, no partial data loss




Test Case 5: Contact Information Validation for Channel Options

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_005
  • Title: Verify channel options are disabled when required contact information is unavailable or unverified
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Negative, Consumer, Validation, Contact-Management, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #5
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Contact-Validation-API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Risk-Assessment
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Contact validation service, user profile database
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds validation check
  • Data_Requirements: User accounts with various contact information states

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Multiple test users with different contact info states
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data:
    • User 1: email@verified.com (verified), no phone
    • User 2: email@unverified.com (unverified), phone verified
    • User 3: no email, no phone
  • Prior_Test_Cases: User profile management functional

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login as User 1 (verified email, no phone)

Login successful

email@verified.com


2

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads



3

Check Email Notifications option

Toggle enabled and functional


Email verified

4

Check SMS Notifications option

Toggle disabled with explanation


No phone number

5

Check App Push Notifications option

Toggle enabled if app installed


Device dependent

6

Logout and login as User 2

Login successful

email@unverified.com


7

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads



8

Check Email Notifications option

Toggle disabled with explanation


Email unverified

9

Check SMS Notifications option

Toggle enabled and functional


Phone verified

10

Check App Push Notifications option

Toggle enabled if app installed


Device dependent

11

Logout and login as User 3

Login successful

User with no contact info


12

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads



13

Check all communication channel options

All toggles disabled with explanations


No verified contacts

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Channel options are appropriately disabled when required contact information is missing or unverified
  • Secondary_Verifications: Clear explanatory messages appear for disabled options, system accurately validates contact information status
  • Negative_Verification: Users cannot enable channels without proper contact verification




Test Case 6: Clear Status Display for Preferences

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_006
  • Title: Verify current status (enabled/disabled) is clearly shown for each preference
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: UI/Functional
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, UI, Status-Display, MOD-Preferences, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-UI, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #6
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: User-Experience, Interface-Quality
  • Trend_Tracking: No
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 118+, Safari 16+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080, Tablet-1024x768, Mobile-375x667
  • Dependencies: UI rendering engine
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second render time
  • Data_Requirements: User with mixed preference states

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User with some preferences enabled and others disabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User with Email ON, SMS OFF, Push ON
  • Prior_Test_Cases: CSS01US12_TC_001 passed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads with current settings



2

Examine Email Notifications toggle

Clear visual indication of current state (ON/OFF)


Blue = enabled, Gray = disabled

3

Examine SMS Notifications toggle

Clear visual indication of current state (ON/OFF)


Consistent visual pattern

4

Examine App Push Notifications toggle

Clear visual indication of current state (ON/OFF)


Consistent visual pattern

5

Change Email toggle state

Immediate visual feedback of state change


Toggle animation/color change

6

Change SMS toggle state

Immediate visual feedback of state change


Consistent behavior

7

Change App Push toggle state

Immediate visual feedback of state change


Consistent behavior

8

Test on different screen sizes

Status remains clearly visible

Tablet, Mobile viewports

Responsive design

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Current status (enabled/disabled) is clearly and consistently displayed for all preferences
  • Secondary_Verifications: Visual indicators are consistent across all toggles, state changes provide immediate feedback
  • Negative_Verification: No ambiguous states, no unclear visual indicators




Test Case 7: Independent Email Notification Control

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_007
  • Title: Verify users can enable/disable email notifications independently
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 21, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Email-Management, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Happy path

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • 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: 4 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #7
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Email-Service, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Feature-Functionality
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Email service integration, preferences API
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms toggle response
  • Data_Requirements: User with verified email address

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User with verified email address
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: email.test@utility.com with verified status
  • Prior_Test_Cases: User email verification completed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login and navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads with current email setting

email.test@utility.com


2

Verify Email Notifications is available

Toggle control is present and functional


Should not be disabled

3

If currently OFF, toggle Email Notifications ON

Toggle changes to enabled state


Independent of other settings

4

Verify other settings remain unchanged

SMS and Push settings unaffected


Independence verification

5

Toggle Email Notifications OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



6

Verify other settings remain unchanged

SMS and Push settings still unaffected



7

Toggle Email Notifications ON again

Toggle changes to enabled state



8

Navigate away and return to preferences

Email setting persists as ON


Data persistence check

9

Verify email preference in database

Database reflects current ON state

Query preferences table

Backend verification

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Email notifications can be independently enabled and disabled without affecting other communication channels
  • Secondary_Verifications: Changes persist correctly, database is updated appropriately
  • Negative_Verification: Email toggle does not affect SMS or Push notification settings




Test Case 8: Independent SMS Notification Control

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_008
  • Title: Verify users can control SMS notification preferences independently
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, SMS-Management, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Happy path

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • 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: 4 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #8
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, SMS-Service, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Feature-Functionality
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: SMS service integration, preferences API, phone validation service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms toggle response
  • Data_Requirements: User with verified mobile phone number

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User with verified mobile phone number
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: sms.test@utility.com, Phone: +1-555-987-6543 (verified)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Phone number verification completed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login and navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads with current SMS setting

sms.test@utility.com


2

Verify SMS Notifications is available

Toggle control is present and functional

+1-555-987-6543

Should not be disabled

3

If currently OFF, toggle SMS Notifications ON

Toggle changes to enabled state


Independent of other settings

4

Verify other settings remain unchanged

Email and Push settings unaffected


Independence verification

5

Toggle SMS Notifications OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



6

Verify other settings remain unchanged

Email and Push settings still unaffected



7

Toggle SMS Notifications ON again

Toggle changes to enabled state



8

Navigate away and return to preferences

SMS setting persists as ON


Data persistence check

9

Verify SMS preference in database

Database reflects current ON state

Query preferences table

Backend verification

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: SMS notifications can be independently enabled and disabled without affecting other communication channels
  • Secondary_Verifications: Changes persist correctly, database is updated appropriately
  • Negative_Verification: SMS toggle does not affect Email or Push notification settings




Test Case 9: App Push Notification Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_009
  • Title: Verify app push notification management capabilities
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: Functional/Integration
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Smoke
  • Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Push-Notifications, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Happy path

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • 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: 5 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: Medium
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #9
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Push-Notification-Service, Mobile-App-Integration, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Mobile-Integration
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11 with mobile app installed
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Mobile app integration, push notification service, device registration
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms toggle response
  • Data_Requirements: User with mobile app installed and push permissions granted

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Mobile app installed on device with push permissions enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: push.test@utility.com with registered mobile device
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Mobile app installation and device registration completed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login and navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads with push notification option

push.test@utility.com


2

Verify App Push Notifications section is present

Section displays with toggle control


Should show device status

3

Check current push notification status

Toggle shows current state based on app permissions


May depend on device settings

4

If available and OFF, toggle Push Notifications ON

Toggle changes to enabled state


May require device confirmation

5

Verify other settings remain unchanged

Email and SMS settings unaffected


Independence verification

6

Toggle Push Notifications OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



7

Verify other settings remain unchanged

Email and SMS settings still unaffected



8

Toggle Push Notifications ON again

Toggle changes to enabled state



9

Test push notification delivery

Send test notification from admin panel

Test message content

Verify receipt on device

10

Navigate away and return to preferences

Push setting persists correctly


Data persistence check

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: App push notifications can be independently managed and controlled
  • Secondary_Verifications: Integration with mobile app works properly, notifications are delivered when enabled
  • Negative_Verification: Push toggle does not affect other communication channels, disabled state prevents notifications




Test Case 10: Service Outage Alerts Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_010
  • Title: Verify users can manage service outage alert preferences
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Outage-Management, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Business-Critical, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #10
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Outage-Management-System, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Business-Critical-Features
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Outage management system, notification routing service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms preference update
  • Data_Requirements: User account with service area mapping

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User account with assigned service area
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: outage.test@utility.com in service area "Downtown Grid A"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Service area assignment completed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads with notification preferences section



2

Locate "Notification Preferences" section

Section header visible with options



3

Find "Service Outage Alerts" option

Option displayed with descriptive text

"Notifications about outages affecting your service area"


4

Verify current Service Outage Alerts state

Toggle shows current enabled/disabled state



5

If OFF, toggle Service Outage Alerts ON

Toggle changes to enabled state



6

Verify descriptive text accuracy

Text reads: "Notifications about outages affecting your service area"



7

Verify auto-save functionality

Setting saved automatically without manual action



8

Toggle Service Outage Alerts OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



9

Toggle Service Outage Alerts ON again

Toggle changes to enabled state



10

Verify independence from other settings

Other notification preferences unaffected



Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Users can independently enable/disable service outage alert preferences
  • Secondary_Verifications: Setting changes are auto-saved, descriptive text is accurate and helpful
  • Negative_Verification: Outage alert setting does not affect other notification types




Test Case 11: Usage Reports & Insights Preferences

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_011
  • Title: Verify options for usage reports and insights delivery preferences
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Usage-Analytics, MOD-Preferences, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #11
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Usage-Analytics-Service, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: Feature-Adoption, Customer-Engagement
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Usage analytics service, reporting engine
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms preference update
  • Data_Requirements: User account with usage history data

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User account with some usage history
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: usage.test@utility.com with 6+ months usage data
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Usage data collection functional

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads with notification preferences section



2

Locate "Usage Reports & Insights" option

Option displayed in notification preferences



3

Read descriptive text

Text reads: "Regular updates on your consumption patterns and efficiency tips"



4

Verify current Usage Reports toggle state

Toggle shows current enabled/disabled state



5

If OFF, toggle Usage Reports & Insights ON

Toggle changes to enabled state



6

Verify auto-save functionality

Setting saved automatically



7

Toggle Usage Reports & Insights OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



8

Toggle Usage Reports & Insights ON again

Toggle changes to enabled state



9

Verify independence from other settings

Other preferences remain unchanged



10

Test setting persistence

Navigate away and return, setting maintained



Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Users can control usage reports and insights delivery preferences independently
  • Secondary_Verifications: Descriptive text is clear and accurate, auto-save works properly
  • Negative_Verification: Usage reports setting does not affect other notification preferences




Test Case 12: Critical Communication Channel Requirement

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_012
  • Title: Verify at least one active communication channel is maintained for critical notifications
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Negative, Consumer, Business-Rules, Validation, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Business-Critical

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #12
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Business-Rules-Engine, API, Validation-Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Business-Rules-Compliance
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Business rules validation service, notification routing
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation response
  • Data_Requirements: User with multiple verified communication channels

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User with Email, SMS, and Push all initially enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: critical.test@utility.com with all channels verified
  • Prior_Test_Cases: All communication channels functional

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login and navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads with all channels enabled

critical.test@utility.com

Starting state: all ON

2

Attempt to disable Email Notifications

Toggle changes to OFF successfully


First channel disabled

3

Verify other channels remain enabled

SMS and Push still ON


Should allow this change

4

Attempt to disable SMS Notifications

Toggle changes to OFF successfully


Second channel disabled

5

Verify Push Notifications remains enabled

Push still ON


One channel must remain

6

Attempt to disable Push Notifications (last channel)

System prevents disable or shows warning


Critical business rule test

7

Verify warning message appears

Clear message explaining one channel requirement

"At least one communication channel must remain active for critical notifications"


8

Verify Push toggle remains enabled

Push cannot be turned OFF when it's the last channel


Business rule enforcement

9

Enable SMS Notifications

SMS toggle changes to ON



10

Now attempt to disable Push Notifications

Should succeed since SMS is available


Multiple channels available

11

Verify current state

SMS ON, Email OFF, Push OFF


One active channel maintained

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: System enforces business rule requiring at least one active communication channel
  • Secondary_Verifications: Appropriate warning messages appear, user understands the restriction
  • Negative_Verification: User cannot disable all communication channels simultaneously




Test Case 13: Invalid Contact Information Error Handling

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_013
  • Title: Verify appropriate error messages when contact information is invalid
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: Functional/Error-Handling
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Negative, Consumer, Error-Handling, Contact-Validation, MOD-Preferences, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 4 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #13
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Contact-Validation-API, Error-Handling-Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: Error-Handling-Quality, User-Experience
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Contact validation service, error handling system
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds error message display
  • Data_Requirements: User accounts with invalid contact information states

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Test users with various invalid contact scenarios
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data:
    • User 1: invalid.email@domain (invalid email)
    • User 2: Phone: +1-555-000-0000 (invalid phone)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Contact validation service functional

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login with user having invalid email

Login successful

invalid.email@domain

Email validation separate

2

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads



3

Check Email Notifications section

Toggle disabled with error message


Should show invalid email

4

Verify error message content

Clear message: "Email address is invalid. Please update your email in profile settings."


Actionable guidance

5

Logout and login with invalid phone user

Login successful

User with +1-555-000-0000


6

Navigate to Communication Preferences

Page loads



7

Check SMS Notifications section

Toggle disabled with error message


Should show invalid phone

8

Verify error message content

Clear message: "Phone number is invalid. Please update your phone number in profile settings."


Actionable guidance

9

Test with user having no contact info

All channels show appropriate messages

User with empty profile


10

Verify error messages are non-intrusive

Messages appear inline, not as popups


Good UX practice

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Appropriate error messages appear when contact information is invalid
  • Secondary_Verifications: Error messages are clear, actionable, and user-friendly
  • Negative_Verification: Invalid contact information properly prevents channel enablement




Test Case 14: Billing & Payment Reminders Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_014
  • Title: Verify users can manage billing & payment reminder preferences
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Billing, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of Billing Notification Type
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Billing-System, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Revenue-Critical-Features
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Billing system integration, payment processing service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms preference update
  • Data_Requirements: User account with billing history

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: User account with active billing cycle
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: billing.test@utility.com with active account
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Billing system integration functional

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads with notification preferences section



2

Locate "Billing & Payment Reminders" option

Option displayed in notification preferences



3

Read descriptive text

Text reads: "Upcoming bills, payment confirmations, and past due reminders"



4

Verify current Billing Reminders toggle state

Toggle shows current enabled/disabled state



5

If OFF, toggle Billing & Payment Reminders ON

Toggle changes to enabled state



6

Verify auto-save functionality

Setting saved automatically



7

Toggle Billing & Payment Reminders OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



8

Toggle Billing & Payment Reminders ON again

Toggle changes to enabled state



9

Verify independence from other settings

Other preferences remain unchanged



10

Test setting persistence

Navigate away and return, setting maintained



Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Users can independently control billing & payment reminder preferences
  • Secondary_Verifications: Descriptive text is accurate, auto-save works properly
  • Negative_Verification: Billing reminders setting does not affect other notification preferences




Test Case 15: Promotional Offers Notification Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_015
  • Title: Verify promotional offers notification preference management
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Marketing, MOD-Preferences, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of Promotional Offers Type
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Marketing-System, API, Happy path
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: Feature-Adoption, Marketing-Effectiveness
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Low

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Dev/Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Marketing system integration
  • Performance_Baseline: < 500ms preference update
  • Data_Requirements: Standard user account

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Standard user account setup
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access
  • Test_Data: User: promo.test@utility.com
  • Prior_Test_Cases: Basic preference management functional

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Communication Preferences page

Page loads with notification preferences section



2

Locate "Promotional Offers" option

Option displayed in notification preferences


May be disabled by default

3

Read descriptive text

Text reads: "Special offers, discounts, and energy efficiency programs"



4

Verify current Promotional Offers toggle state

Toggle shows current enabled/disabled state


Default OFF per wireframe

5

If available, toggle Promotional Offers ON

Toggle changes to enabled state


May have restrictions

6

Verify auto-save functionality

Setting saved automatically



7

Toggle Promotional Offers OFF

Toggle changes to disabled state



8

Toggle Promotional Offers ON again (if allowed)

Toggle changes to enabled state



9

Verify independence from other settings

Other preferences remain unchanged



10

Test opt-out compliance

Verify easy opt-out mechanism works


Compliance requirement

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Users can control promotional offers notification preferences appropriately
  • Secondary_Verifications: Compliance with marketing regulations, easy opt-out mechanism
  • Negative_Verification: Promotional offers setting does not affect other notification preferences




Test Case 16: Integration with Notification Delivery Systems

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: CSS01US12_TC_016
  • Title: Verify integration with notification delivery systems
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: July 22, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Preferences Management
  • Test Type: Integration/API
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Acceptance
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: Happy-Path, Consumer, Integration, API, End-to-End, MOD-Preferences, P1-Critical, Phase-Acceptance, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Business-Critical, Happy path

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100% of AC #14
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Email-Service, SMS-Service, Push-Service, Notification-Router, End-to-End
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: Quality-Dashboard, Integration-Health, End-to-End-Testing
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging (End-to-End testing environment)
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: All notification delivery services, message queues, external SMS/Email providers
  • Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds end-to-end notification delivery
  • Data_Requirements: Test user with all communication channels verified and available

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: All external notification services running and accessible
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Consumer account access, admin access for notification triggering
  • Test_Data: User: integration.test@utility.com with verified email, phone, and mobile app
  • Prior_Test_Cases: All individual channel tests passed

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Login and set all communication channels to ON

All channels enabled

integration.test@utility.com

Email, SMS, Push all ON

2

Set all notification types to ON

Billing, Outage, Usage, Promo all enabled


Complete notification setup

3

Trigger billing reminder notification from admin

Notification sent to all enabled channels

Admin trigger billing reminder


4

Verify email notification received

Email received in inbox within 30 seconds

Check integration.test@utility.com inbox


5

Verify SMS notification received

SMS received on registered phone

Check +1-555-TEST-123


6

Verify push notification received

Push notification appears on mobile device

Check registered device


7

Set Email to OFF, keep SMS and Push ON

Email disabled, others enabled



8

Trigger service outage alert from admin

Notification sent only to enabled channels

Admin trigger outage alert


9

Verify email NOT received

No email in inbox

Email should be skipped


10

Verify SMS received

SMS received as expected

SMS delivery confirmed


11

Verify push notification received

Push notification delivered

Push delivery confirmed


12

Set only Email to ON, disable SMS and Push

Only email enabled



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Trigger usage report notification

Notification sent only via email

Admin trigger usage report


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Verify only email received

Email delivered, no SMS or Push

Single channel delivery


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Test all notification types with current settings

All types respect channel preferences

Billing, Outage, Usage, Promo

Complete integration test

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Check notification delivery logs

All deliveries logged correctly

Admin access to logs

Backend verification

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Preference settings correctly integrate with notification delivery systems for all notification types
  • Secondary_Verifications: Only enabled channels receive notifications, delivery occurs within acceptable timeframes, all deliveries are properly logged
  • Negative_Verification: Disabled channels do not receive notifications, no delivery failures for valid configurations