Read Cycle List and Validation Configurations (MX03US01)

✅ AC2: Zone cards utilize tablet space efficiently
- ✅ AC3: Configuration modals are sized appropriately
- ✅ AC4: Text remains clear and readable at tablet resolution
- ✅ AC5: Form controls work well with touch input
- ✅ AC6: Layout provides optimal user experience on tablets

Test Suite Overview

Product: SMART360 Utility SaaS Platform
Module: Meter Reading Validation Dashboard
User Story: MX03US01
Generated Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0 (Complete)
Total Test Cases: 42 (Expanded from original 42)

SMOKE TEST SUITE (P1 Priority - Critical)

Test Case 1: Dashboard Authentication and Initial Load

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_001
Title: Verify successful login and dashboard initial load for Meter Manager
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-AUTH-001, MX-DASHBOARD-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Authentication & Dashboard Overview
Test Type: Functional/UI
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Configuration-Management
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

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Validation rules can be toggled on/off
- ✅ AC2: State changes are immediately reflected in UI
- ✅ AC3: Changes can be saved successfully
- ✅ AC4: State persistence works correctly
- ✅ AC5: Rule descriptions are accurate and helpful
- ✅ AC6: No conflicts between rule states

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: System Administrators, Operations Manager, QA Team
Business_Value: Enables flexible validation rule management
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents validation conflicts and billing errors
Compliance_Impact: Supports customizable compliance requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-004 (Configuration Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-015 (Rule Management), BR-016 (State Persistence)
Technical_Requirements: TR-015 (Toggle Controls), TR-016 (Data Persistence)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Access to validation rules configuration
Test_Data: Current rule states recorded for comparison

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open Validation Rules modal	Modal displays with current rule states	N/A	Initial state
2	Note current toggle states	Record enabled/disabled status for each rule	Current states	Baseline capture
3	Toggle "Zero Consumption Alert" to enabled	Toggle switches to blue/enabled state	N/A	State change
4	Toggle "Consumption Check" to disabled	Toggle switches to grey/disabled state	N/A	State change
5	Click "Save Changes" button	Modal closes, changes saved confirmation	N/A	Save operation
6	Reopen Validation Rules modal	Previous changes persist	Updated states	State persistence
7	Verify rule descriptions	Each rule shows appropriate description text	Rule descriptions	Content accuracy

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Rules can be toggled and changes persist correctly
Secondary_Verifications: UI states reflect actual rule states, descriptions accurate
Negative_Verification: No state inconsistencies or save failures

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All rule changes save and persist correctly
Fail_Criteria: Toggle failures, save errors, state inconsistencies
Expected_Outcome: Reliable rule state management
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage: 100%

Every test case has been mapped to specific acceptance criteria with complete coverage verification, ensuring no functionality is left untested. The enhanced metadata, business context, quality metrics, and stakeholder reporting provide comprehensive test management capabilities for enterprise-level quality assurance.

Business_Requirements: BR-061 (Consumption Validation), BR-062 (Anomaly Detection)
Technical_Requirements: TR-061 (Validation Engine), TR-062 (Business Rules)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- Historical average: 150 kWh/month
- Acceptable variance: ±30%
- Test readings: 50 kWh (low), 200 kWh (normal), 400 kWh (high)

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Enable consumption check validation rule	Rule activated in system	Consumption check enabled	Rule activation
2	Submit reading within normal range	Reading accepted without flagging	200 kWh	Normal consumption
3	Submit reading below threshold	Reading flagged for review	50 kWh	Low consumption detection
4	Submit reading above threshold	Reading flagged for review	400 kWh	High consumption detection
5	Verify flagging accuracy	Only anomalous readings flagged	Flag status check	Accuracy verification
6	Test with no historical data	System handles gracefully	New meter	Edge case handling

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Consumption validation rule works correctly for all scenarios
Secondary_Verifications: Proper flagging logic, edge case handling
Negative_Verification: No false positives or missed anomalies

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All consumption scenarios handled correctly with proper flagging
Fail_Criteria: Incorrect flagging, missed anomalies, system errors
Expected_Outcome: Accurate consumption anomaly detection
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 9: Validation Rules Business Logic

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_009
Title: Verify validation rules cannot be disabled during active reading cycles
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-BUSINESS-001, MX-VALIDATION-002

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Business-Logic, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Operational-Safety
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: High
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System detects active reading cycles
- ✅ AC2: Rules cannot be disabled during active cycles
- ✅ AC3: Clear warning messages are displayed
- ✅ AC4: Rule states are protected from changes
- ✅ AC5: Business logic is consistently enforced
- ✅ AC6: No workarounds allow unauthorized changes

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Business Analysts, Operations Manager, Compliance Officer
Business_Value: Ensures data integrity during active operations
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents billing errors from rule changes mid-cycle
Compliance_Impact: Critical for maintaining audit trail integrity

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-005 (Business Logic)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-017 (Business Rules), BR-018 (Data Integrity)
Technical_Requirements: TR-017 (Business Logic), TR-018 (State Protection)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Active reading cycles in progress
Test_Data: At least one active reading cycle with validation in progress

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Verify active cycles exist	"Active Read Cycles" tab shows cycles in progress	Active cycles	Prerequisite check
2	Open Validation Rules modal	Modal opens with current configurations	N/A	Access validation
3	Attempt to disable "Consumption Check" rule	System prevents disabling with warning message	N/A	Business rule enforcement
4	Verify warning message	"Cannot disable validation rules during active reading cycle" displayed	Warning text	Error messaging
5	Verify toggle remains enabled	Toggle stays in enabled position	Enabled state	State protection
6	Try to disable other active rules	Same prevention behavior for all rules	All rules	Consistent enforcement

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Business rules prevent unauthorized changes during active cycles
Secondary_Verifications: Clear messaging, consistent enforcement across all rules
Negative_Verification: No bypass methods or security vulnerabilities

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All business rules properly enforced with clear messaging
Fail_Criteria: Any rule can be disabled during active cycles
Expected_Outcome: Complete protection of validation rules during active operations
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 10: Validator Setup - Staff Assignment

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_010
Title: Verify validators and supervisors can be assigned to reading cycles
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-STAFF-001, MX-ASSIGNMENT-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Staff-Management
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Validator Setup modal is accessible
- ✅ AC2: Search functionality works for staff members
- ✅ AC3: Reading cycles are properly organized
- ✅ AC4: Validators can be assigned to cycles
- ✅ AC5: Supervisors can be assigned to cycles
- ✅ AC6: Staff assignments are visually confirmed
- ✅ AC7: Multiple staff can be assigned per cycle

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: HR Manager, Operations Manager, Field Supervisors
Business_Value: Enables efficient staff allocation and accountability
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures proper oversight and quality control
Compliance_Impact: Supports audit trail for staff responsibilities

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-006 (Staff Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC7
Business_Requirements: BR-019 (Staff Assignment), BR-020 (Accountability)
Technical_Requirements: TR-019 (User Management), TR-020 (Assignment System)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- Available validators: John Smith, Maria Garcia, Robert Johnson, Emma Davis, Lisa Wong, David Brown
- Available supervisors: David Brown, Lisa Wong, Emma Davis, Robert Johnson
- Cycles: Downtown Q2 2023, North Side Q2 2023, Industrial Zone Q2 2023

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Click "Setup" button in Validator Setup card	Validator Setup modal opens	N/A	Modal access
2	Verify search functionality	"Search by name..." field visible	N/A	Search availability
3	Verify cycle sections	Multiple cycle sections displayed	Test cycles	Cycle organization
4	Click "+ Add Validator" for Downtown Q2 2023	Validator dropdown opens	Downtown cycle	Assignment interface
5	Select "Maria Garcia" from dropdown	Maria Garcia added as validator	Maria Garcia	Staff assignment
6	Click "+ Add Supervisor" for Downtown Q2 2023	Supervisor dropdown opens	Downtown cycle	Supervisor interface
7	Select "David Brown" from dropdown	David Brown added as supervisor	David Brown	Supervisor assignment
8	Verify staff displayed as tags	Both staff members shown as removable tags	Assigned staff	Visual confirmation

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Staff can be successfully assigned to reading cycles
Secondary_Verifications: UI provides clear feedback, multiple assignments possible
Negative_Verification: No assignment conflicts or duplicate assignments

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Successful staff assignment with proper visual feedback
Fail_Criteria: Assignment failures, UI issues, data inconsistencies
Expected_Outcome: Efficient staff assignment to reading cycles
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 11: Validator Search Functionality

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_011
Title: Verify validator search filters staff members by name
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-SEARCH-001, MX-FILTER-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Configuration - Staff Search
Test Type: Functional/Search
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Staff-Management
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Search field is accessible and functional
- ✅ AC2: Partial name search works correctly
- ✅ AC3: Last name search is supported
- ✅ AC4: Search can be cleared and reset
- ✅ AC5: No results scenario is handled gracefully
- ✅ AC6: Search is case-insensitive

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: End Users, UX Team, Operations Manager
Business_Value: Improves efficiency of staff assignment process
Risk_Mitigation: Reduces time spent finding staff members
Compliance_Impact: None

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-006 (Staff Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-021 (Search Functionality), BR-022 (User Experience)
Technical_Requirements: TR-021 (Search Algorithm), TR-022 (UI Responsiveness)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Validator Setup modal accessible with staff data

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open Validator Setup modal	Modal displays with search field	N/A	Setup access
2	Click in search field	Cursor appears in search field	N/A	Field activation
3	Type "john" in search field	Dropdown filters to show "John Smith"	"john"	Partial name search
4	Clear search and type "garcia"	Dropdown filters to show "Maria Garcia"	"garcia"	Last name search
5	Clear search field	All available staff members visible again	N/A	Search reset
6	Type non-existent name "xyz"	"No results found" message displayed	"xyz"	Empty results handling

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Search functionality works correctly for all scenarios
Secondary_Verifications: Performance is responsive, UI feedback is clear
Negative_Verification: No search errors or unexpected behaviors

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All search scenarios work as expected
Fail_Criteria: Search failures, incorrect results, performance issues
Expected_Outcome: Efficient staff member search capability
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 12: Exemption Codes Management

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_012
Title: Verify exemption codes can be viewed, added, and managed
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-EXEMPTION-001, MX-CODES-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Configuration - Exemption Codes
Test Type: Functional/Configuration
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Configuration-Management
Compliance_Required: Yes
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

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Exemption Codes modal is accessible
- ✅ AC2: Existing codes are displayed correctly
- ✅ AC3: Remark counts are visible for each code
- ✅ AC4: New exemption codes can be added
- ✅ AC5: Code and description fields work properly
- ✅ AC6: Initial remarks can be added with new codes
- ✅ AC7: Changes persist after saving

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Operations Manager, Field Staff, Compliance Officer
Business_Value: Enables standardized handling of reading exceptions
Risk_Mitigation: Reduces inconsistencies in exception handling
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory requirements for exception documentation

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-007 (Exception Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC7
Business_Requirements: BR-023 (Exception Codes), BR-024 (Standardization)
Technical_Requirements: TR-023 (Code Management), TR-024 (Data Persistence)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- Existing codes: NI (Not Inspected), NR (No Reading), UM (Unmetered)
- New code to add: AC (Access Denied)

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Click "Manage" button in Exemption Codes card	Exemption Codes modal opens	N/A	Modal access
2	Verify existing codes display	NI, NR, UM codes visible with descriptions	Existing codes	Current inventory
3	Verify remark options	Each code shows "(X)" indicating remark count	Remark counts	Associated remarks
4	Click "+ Add New Exemption Code"	Add code form appears at top	N/A	Form availability
5	Enter new code "AC"	Code field accepts input	"AC"	Code creation
6	Enter description "Access Denied"	Description field accepts input	"Access Denied"	Description entry
7	Enter initial remark "Property secured"	Initial remark field accepts input	"Property secured"	Remark creation
8	Click "Add Code" button	New code added to list, form clears	N/A	Code persistence

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Exemption codes can be viewed and added successfully
Secondary_Verifications: Form validation works, data persists correctly
Negative_Verification: No duplicate codes allowed, proper error handling

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All exemption code operations work correctly
Fail_Criteria: Code addition failures, data loss, validation errors
Expected_Outcome: Efficient exemption code management
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

INTEGRATION TEST SUITE (P2-P3 Priority)

Test Case 13: Cross-Browser Compatibility - Firefox

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_013
Title: Verify dashboard functions correctly in Firefox browser
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-COMPAT-001, MX-BROWSER-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Compatibility, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Compatibility, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Cross-Platform-Usage
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Dashboard loads correctly in Firefox
- ✅ AC2: All UI elements render properly
- ✅ AC3: Interactive elements function correctly
- ✅ AC4: Modals display and work properly
- ✅ AC5: Form controls are responsive
- ✅ AC6: Visual indicators display correctly

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: QA Team, End Users, Support Team
Business_Value: Ensures accessibility across different browsers
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents user frustration and support tickets
Compliance_Impact: Supports accessibility requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-008 (Platform Compatibility)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-025 (Browser Support), BR-026 (User Accessibility)
Technical_Requirements: TR-025 (Cross-Browser), TR-026 (CSS Compatibility)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Firefox 110+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Firefox browser installed and configured

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open dashboard in Firefox	Page loads without rendering issues	N/A	Browser compatibility
2	Verify summary cards display	All 4 cards render correctly	N/A	Layout consistency
3	Test tab switching	Active/Completed tabs function properly	N/A	Interactive elements
4	Open configuration modals	All modals open and display correctly	N/A	Modal compatibility
5	Test form interactions	Toggles, dropdowns, buttons work properly	N/A	Form controls
6	Verify progress bars	Visual indicators display correctly	N/A	CSS compatibility

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All functionality works correctly in Firefox
Secondary_Verifications: Visual consistency maintained, performance acceptable
Negative_Verification: No browser-specific errors or rendering issues

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete functionality with proper visual rendering
Fail_Criteria: Any functional failures or significant visual issues
Expected_Outcome: Consistent experience across browsers
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 14: Data Refresh and Real-time Updates

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_014
Title: Verify dashboard updates with real-time meter reading data
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-REALTIME-001, MX-INTEGRATION-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Real-time Data Integration
Test Type: Integration/Data Flow
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Integration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Integration-Real-time, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Real-time-Monitoring
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Dashboard detects new meter reading data
- ✅ AC2: Summary cards update automatically
- ✅ AC3: Percentages recalculate correctly
- ✅ AC4: Zone cards reflect updated metrics
- ✅ AC5: Progress bars adjust to new data
- ✅ AC6: Real-time updates occur within SLA

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Operations Manager, Engineering Team, Product Owner
Business_Value: Provides up-to-date operational visibility
Risk_Mitigation: Enables quick response to operational issues
Compliance_Impact: Supports real-time regulatory reporting

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-009 (Real-time Integration)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-027 (Real-time Data), BR-028 (Data Synchronization)
Technical_Requirements: TR-027 (WebSocket), TR-028 (Data Pipeline)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Dependencies: Active meter reading collection system, real-time data feed

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Note current summary card values	Record baseline metrics	Current values	Baseline capture
2	Simulate new meter reading submission	Reading added to system via external API	Test reading data	External data injection
3	Refresh dashboard page	Updated counts reflect new reading	Updated values	Data synchronization
4	Verify percentage recalculations	Completion rates recalculated automatically	New percentages	Automatic calculations
5	Check zone card updates	Affected zone shows updated metrics	Zone-specific updates	Granular updates
6	Verify progress bar adjustments	Visual indicators reflect new percentages	Visual updates	UI responsiveness

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Dashboard updates correctly with new data
Secondary_Verifications: Calculations remain accurate, UI reflects changes
Negative_Verification: No stale data or calculation errors

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Real-time updates work correctly with accurate calculations
Fail_Criteria: Update failures, calculation errors, data inconsistencies
Expected_Outcome: Responsive dashboard with current data
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 15: Performance Test - Large Dataset Loading

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_015
Title: Verify dashboard performance with 50,000+ meter readings dataset
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-PERFORMANCE-001, MX-SCALABILITY-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Performance, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: High-Volume-Operations
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Medium
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 1 second maximum
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Medium
Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Dashboard loads within 1 second with large dataset
- ✅ AC2: Summary calculations complete within baseline
- ✅ AC3: Tab switching remains responsive
- ✅ AC4: Zone cards render without delay
- ✅ AC5: Configuration modals open within time limit
- ✅ AC6: Memory usage remains stable

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, Performance Team, Product Owner
Business_Value: Ensures scalability for enterprise customers
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents performance degradation with growth
Compliance_Impact: Meets enterprise performance requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-010 (Performance)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-029 (Performance), BR-030 (Scalability)
Technical_Requirements: TR-029 (Load Time), TR-030 (Memory Management)

Test Environment

Environment: Performance
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data: Dataset with 50,000 meter readings across 20 zones
Performance_Baseline: <1 second load time

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Load dashboard with large dataset	Page loads within 1 second	50,000+ readings	Performance baseline
2	Measure summary card calculation time	Aggregations complete within baseline	Large dataset	Calculation performance
3	Test tab switching with large data	Tab changes remain responsive	N/A	UI responsiveness
4	Verify zone card rendering	All zone cards load without delay	20 zones	Rendering performance
5	Test configuration modal opening	Modals open within acceptable time	N/A	Modal performance
6	Monitor memory usage	Browser memory remains stable	N/A	Resource management

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Performance meets requirements with large datasets
Secondary_Verifications: UI remains responsive, memory usage stable
Negative_Verification: No performance degradation or memory leaks

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All operations complete within performance baselines
Fail_Criteria: Any operation exceeds 1 second, memory issues detected
Expected_Outcome: Scalable performance with large datasets
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

API TEST SUITE (Critical Level >=7)

Test Case 16: Authentication API Validation

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_016
Title: Verify authentication API validates user credentials and returns proper tokens
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-API-AUTH-001, MX-SECURITY-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Integration-Authentication, MX-Service, Cross-service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Valid credentials return proper authentication token
- ✅ AC2: JWT token structure is correct with required claims
- ✅ AC3: Invalid credentials return appropriate error response
- ✅ AC4: Token validation endpoint works correctly
- ✅ AC5: Expired tokens are properly handled
- ✅ AC6: Security headers are present in responses

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Security Team, Engineering Team, Compliance Officer
Business_Value: Ensures secure access to system resources
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents unauthorized access and data breaches
Compliance_Impact: Critical for security compliance requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-011 (API Security)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-031 (API Security), BR-032 (Token Management)
Technical_Requirements: TR-031 (JWT Implementation), TR-032 (Security Headers)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
API_Base_URL: https://api.smart360.staging.com
Dependencies: Authentication service, user database

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: API access credentials, test user accounts
Test_Data: Valid and invalid user credentials

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Send POST request with valid credentials	Response 200 with authentication token	{"username": "meter.manager@utility.com", "password": "SecurePass123!"}	Valid authentication
2	Verify token structure	JWT token with proper claims and expiration	Token payload	Token validation
3	Send request with invalid credentials	Response 401 Unauthorized	{"username": "invalid", "password": "wrong"}	Error handling
4	Validate token with GET request	Response 200 with user role information	Authorization: Bearer [token]	Token verification
5	Test expired token	Response 401 with appropriate error message	Expired token	Token lifecycle

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Authentication API works correctly for all scenarios
Secondary_Verifications: Proper error handling, security compliance
Negative_Verification: No security vulnerabilities or information leakage

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All authentication scenarios work as expected
Fail_Criteria: Security vulnerabilities, improper error handling
Expected_Outcome: Secure and reliable authentication API
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 17: Meter Reading Data API

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_017
Title: Verify meter reading data API returns accurate aggregated metrics
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-API-DATA-001, MX-AGGREGATION-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Data-Access
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: High
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Summary endpoint returns accurate aggregated data
- ✅ AC2: Calculations match database query results
- ✅ AC3: Zone-specific data filtering works correctly
- ✅ AC4: Percentage calculations are accurate
- ✅ AC5: API responds within performance requirements
- ✅ AC6: Data format is consistent and well-structured

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, Data Team, Product Owner
Business_Value: Provides reliable access to meter reading data
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures data accuracy for billing operations
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory data requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-012 (Data API)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-033 (Data API), BR-034 (Data Accuracy)
Technical_Requirements: TR-033 (API Performance), TR-034 (Data Structure)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
API_Endpoints:
- GET /api/meter-readings/summary
- GET /api/meter-readings/zones/{zoneId}

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Test data loaded in database
Test_Data: Known meter reading counts for validation

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	GET summary endpoint	Response contains total, missing, validated, exempted counts	/api/meter-readings/summary	Aggregated data
2	Verify calculation accuracy	Totals match database query results	Expected: {"total": 12450, "missing": 2730, "validated": 9720, "exempted": 620}	Data accuracy
3	GET zone-specific data	Response contains zone breakdown	/api/meter-readings/zones/north	Zone filtering
4	Verify percentage calculations	API returns correct completion percentages	Expected validation rate: 78%	Business logic
5	Test response time	API responds within 500ms	N/A	Performance requirement

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Data API returns accurate and consistent information
Secondary_Verifications: Performance meets requirements, data structure correct
Negative_Verification: No data inconsistencies or calculation errors

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All data accurate and performance within SLA
Fail_Criteria: Data discrepancies, performance issues, structural problems
Expected_Outcome: Reliable and accurate data API
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 18: Configuration Update API

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_018
Title: Verify configuration API updates validation rules and persists changes
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-API-CONFIG-001, MX-PERSISTENCE-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Integration-Configuration, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: High
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Configuration can be retrieved via GET endpoint
- ✅ AC2: Configuration updates via PUT are successful
- ✅ AC3: Changes persist immediately after update
- ✅ AC4: Invalid configurations are rejected with proper errors
- ✅ AC5: Business rules prevent unauthorized changes
- ✅ AC6: Audit trail is maintained for configuration changes

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, System Administrators, Compliance Officer
Business_Value: Enables programmatic configuration management
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures configuration integrity and audit compliance
Compliance_Impact: Critical for maintaining system configuration audit trail

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-013 (Configuration API)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-035 (Config API), BR-036 (Data Persistence)
Technical_Requirements: TR-035 (API Endpoints), TR-036 (Validation)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
API_Endpoints:
- PUT /api/configuration/validation-rules
- GET /api/configuration/validation-rules

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Configuration API access, test configuration data

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	GET current validation rules	Response 200 with current rule states	/api/configuration/validation-rules	Baseline retrieval
2	PUT updated rule configuration	Response 200 with confirmation	{"consumptionCheck": true, "zeroConsumptionAlert": false}	Configuration update
3	Verify immediate persistence	GET request returns updated configuration	Updated states	Change verification
4	Test invalid configuration	Response 400 with validation errors	Invalid rule structure	Error handling
5	Verify business rule enforcement	PUT blocked during active cycles with 409 error	Active cycle scenario	Business logic protection

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Configuration API works correctly for all operations
Secondary_Verifications: Business rules enforced, error handling proper
Negative_Verification: No unauthorized changes or data corruption

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All configuration operations work correctly with proper validation
Fail_Criteria: Configuration failures, business rule violations, data issues
Expected_Outcome: Reliable configuration management via API
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

NEGATIVE TEST CASES (P2-P3 Priority)

Test Case 19: Invalid User Role Access

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_019
Title: Verify Validator role cannot access Meter Manager configuration functions
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-SECURITY-002, MX-AUTHORIZATION-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Security/Authorization
Test Type: Security/Negative Testing
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Security, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-High, MX-Service, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Security-Compliance
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Validator role can authenticate successfully
- ✅ AC2: Dashboard loads with appropriate role restrictions
- ✅ AC3: Configuration sections are hidden or disabled
- ✅ AC4: Direct URL access to configuration is blocked
- ✅ AC5: Only assigned cycles are visible to validators
- ✅ AC6: No privilege escalation vulnerabilities exist

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Security Team, Compliance Officer, System Administrator
Business_Value: Ensures proper access control and data security
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents unauthorized access to sensitive functions
Compliance_Impact: Critical for security compliance and audit requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-014 (Security)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-037 (Access Control), BR-038 (Role Security)
Technical_Requirements: TR-037 (Authorization), TR-038 (URL Protection)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

User_Roles_Permissions: Validator role credentials
Test_Data:
- Validator username: validator.user@utility.com
- Password: ValidatorPass123!

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Login with Validator credentials	Authentication successful	validator.user@utility.com	Role-based login
2	Navigate to dashboard	Dashboard loads with restricted view	N/A	Access verification
3	Attempt to access Configuration section	Configuration options hidden or disabled	N/A	Permission enforcement
4	Try direct URL to validation rules	Access denied or redirect to unauthorized page	/config/validation-rules	URL protection
5	Verify read-only access to assigned cycles	Can view only assigned cycles, no configuration	Assigned cycles only	Data isolation

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Validator cannot access configuration functions
Secondary_Verifications: Appropriate error messages, proper redirection
Negative_Verification: No error messages expose system internals

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete access control with proper role restrictions
Fail_Criteria: Any unauthorized access or privilege escalation
Expected_Outcome: Secure role-based access control
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 20: Malformed Data Input Handling

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_020
Title: Verify system handles malformed exemption code data gracefully
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-VALIDATION-003, MX-SECURITY-003

Classification

Module/Feature: Error Handling/Data Validation
Test Type: Negative Testing/Data Validation
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Validation, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-High, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Data-Input
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Special characters in input fields are handled properly
- ✅ AC2: Long input strings are validated and limited
- ✅ AC3: Required field validation works correctly
- ✅ AC4: Duplicate data prevention is functional
- ✅ AC5: SQL injection attempts are blocked
- ✅ AC6: Error messages are user-friendly and secure

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Security Team, QA Team, Engineering Team
Business_Value: Ensures system stability and security against malformed input
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents data corruption and security vulnerabilities
Compliance_Impact: Supports security compliance requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-015 (Input Validation)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-039 (Input Validation), BR-040 (Security)
Technical_Requirements: TR-039 (Data Sanitization), TR-040 (Error Handling)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Access to exemption code management functionality

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Add exemption codes up to system limit	System accepts codes until limit reached	Multiple new codes	Limit testing
2	Attempt to add beyond limit	System prevents addition with appropriate message	Limit + 1 code	Boundary enforcement
3	Verify existing codes remain functional	All existing codes work properly	Current codes	Functionality preservation
4	Delete a code and try adding new one	System allows addition after deletion	New code after deletion	Limit management

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System properly enforces maximum limits
Secondary_Verifications: Functionality preserved, clear error messaging
Negative_Verification: No system crashes or data corruption at limits

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Proper limit enforcement with graceful handling
Fail_Criteria: System crashes, data corruption, poor error handling
Expected_Outcome: Stable system behavior at operational limits
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 24: Concurrent User Modifications

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_024
Title: Verify system handles concurrent configuration changes by multiple users
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-CONCURRENCY-001, MX-CONFLICT-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Concurrency/Multi-user
Test Type: Functional/Concurrency
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Full
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Concurrency, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Multi-User
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Multiple users can access configuration simultaneously
- ✅ AC2: Concurrent modifications are detected
- ✅ AC3: Conflict resolution mechanisms work correctly
- ✅ AC4: Data integrity is maintained during conflicts
- ✅ AC5: Users receive appropriate notifications about conflicts
- ✅ AC6: Final state consistency is achieved

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, Operations Manager, QA Team
Business_Value: Ensures data integrity in multi-user environments
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents data corruption from concurrent modifications
Compliance_Impact: Supports audit trail integrity

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-018 (Concurrency)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-047 (Concurrency), BR-048 (Data Integrity)
Technical_Requirements: TR-047 (Conflict Detection), TR-048 (Resolution)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Two Meter Manager sessions open simultaneously

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open validation rules in both sessions	Both sessions show current state	N/A	Concurrent access
2	User A modifies consumption check rule	User A sees immediate update	Toggle change	First modification
3	User B modifies zero consumption rule	User B sees immediate update	Toggle change	Second modification
4	User A saves changes	User A changes saved successfully	N/A	First save
5	User B attempts to save	System handles conflict appropriately	N/A	Conflict resolution
6	Verify final state consistency	Final configuration reflects proper state	Consistent state	Data integrity

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Concurrent modifications are handled correctly
Secondary_Verifications: Data integrity maintained, user notifications clear
Negative_Verification: No data corruption or lost changes

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Proper concurrency handling with data integrity
Fail_Criteria: Data corruption, lost changes, poor conflict resolution
Expected_Outcome: Reliable multi-user configuration management
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

USER WORKFLOW TEST SUITE (P2-P3 Priority)

Test Case 25: Complete Meter Manager Workflow

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_025
Title: Verify complete end-to-end workflow for Meter Manager role
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-WORKFLOW-001, MX-E2E-001

Classification

Module/Feature: End-to-End Workflow
Test Type: Functional/Integration
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Acceptance
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Workflow, P2-High, Phase-Acceptance, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Customer-Journey-Daily-Usage, happy-path, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Medium
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 15 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Complete authentication and dashboard access
- ✅ AC2: Performance monitoring and analysis capabilities
- ✅ AC3: Configuration management functionality
- ✅ AC4: Staff assignment and resource allocation
- ✅ AC5: Exception handling and code management
- ✅ AC6: Progress monitoring and reporting capabilities
- ✅ AC7: End-to-end workflow completion without errors

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Product Owner, Operations Manager, End Users
Business_Value: Demonstrates complete operational capability
Risk_Mitigation: Validates entire user journey for critical role
Compliance_Impact: Ensures complete regulatory compliance workflow

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-019 (User Workflows)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC7
Business_Requirements: BR-049 (Complete Workflow), BR-050 (Efficiency)
Technical_Requirements: TR-049 (Integration), TR-050 (Performance)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager role with full access
Test_Data: Complete operational dataset

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Login as Meter Manager	Dashboard loads with full access	Meter Manager credentials	Role verification
2	Review current cycle performance	Identify problematic zones (e.g., East Zone 40% missing)	Current cycle data	Performance monitoring
3	Configure validation rules for new cycle	Enable appropriate validation checks	Updated validation rules	Proactive configuration
4	Assign validators to high-priority zones	Allocate experienced validators to problem areas	Staff assignments	Resource allocation
5	Set up exemption codes for expected issues	Add seasonal or location-specific codes	New exemption codes	Process preparation
6	Monitor validation progress over time	Track completion rates improving	Progress metrics	Ongoing monitoring
7	Generate final reports for completed cycles	Export cycle data for management review	Completed cycle data	Reporting workflow

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Complete workflow executes without errors
Secondary_Verifications: Each step improves operational efficiency
Business_Value: Demonstrates 40% reduction in validation cycle time

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete workflow execution with measurable efficiency gains
Fail_Criteria: Any workflow interruption or efficiency degradation
Expected_Outcome: Streamlined meter manager operations
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 26: Validator Daily Workflow

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_026
Title: Verify complete validation workflow for Validator role
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-VALIDATOR-001, MX-WORKFLOW-002

Classification

Module/Feature: Validator Workflow
Test Type: Functional/User Journey
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Acceptance
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Workflow, P2-High, Phase-Acceptance, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Validation-Process
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Validator can access assigned cycles only
- ✅ AC2: Work assignment visibility is clear
- ✅ AC3: Detailed cycle information is accessible
- ✅ AC4: Validation rules are applied automatically
- ✅ AC5: Exception handling is standardized
- ✅ AC6: Progress tracking is functional
- ✅ AC7: Workflow completion is tracked

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Field Operations, Validation Team, Quality Assurance
Business_Value: Ensures efficient validation processes
Risk_Mitigation: Reduces validation errors and improves quality
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory validation requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-019 (User Workflows)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC7
Business_Requirements: BR-051 (Validator Workflow), BR-052 (Quality Control)
Technical_Requirements: TR-051 (Role Access), TR-052 (Validation Tools)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

User_Roles_Permissions: Validator role with assigned cycles
Test_Data: Assigned reading cycles with pending validations

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Login as Validator	Dashboard shows only assigned cycles	Validator credentials	Role-based access
2	Identify assigned zones	View cycles assigned to current user	Assigned cycles	Workload visibility
3	Access detailed cycle information	Drill down into specific zone readings	Zone detail view	Data access
4	Apply validation rules to readings	System flags anomalies automatically	Validation rule application	Automated assistance
5	Handle flagged readings	Review and make validation decisions	Exception handling	Decision making
6	Apply exemption codes when needed	Use standardized codes for special cases	Exemption code usage	Standardization
7	Update validation status	Mark readings as validated or exempted	Status updates	Progress tracking

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Complete validator workflow functions correctly
Secondary_Verifications: Role restrictions enforced, quality tools available
Business_Value: Demonstrates improved validation accuracy and efficiency

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete validator workflow with proper role restrictions
Fail_Criteria: Access violations, workflow interruptions, quality issues
Expected_Outcome: Efficient and secure validation processes
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

SECURITY TEST SUITE (P1-P2 Priority)

Test Case 27: Session Security Management

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_027
Title: Verify user session security and timeout behavior
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-SESSION-001, MX-SECURITY-004

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Security, P1-Critical, Phase-Security, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Data-Sensitivity-High, MX-Service, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Security-Management
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

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Sessions are established securely
- ✅ AC2: Session timeout settings are enforced
- ✅ AC3: Automatic logout occurs after timeout
- ✅ AC4: Post-timeout access requires re-authentication
- ✅ AC5: Browser closure terminates sessions
- ✅ AC6: Session persistence is prevented across browser restarts

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Security Team, Compliance Officer, System Administrator
Business_Value: Ensures secure access control and data protection
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents unauthorized access through session hijacking
Compliance_Impact: Critical for security compliance requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-020 (Security Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-053 (Session Security), BR-054 (Timeout Management)
Technical_Requirements: TR-053 (Session Handling), TR-054 (Security Controls)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Valid user credentials, session timeout configured

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Login with valid credentials	Session established successfully	Valid credentials	Session initiation
2	Note session timeout setting	System displays session duration	Session parameters	Timeout awareness
3	Remain idle for timeout period	System automatically logs out user	Timeout duration	Automatic security
4	Attempt to access dashboard after timeout	Redirect to login page	N/A	Session enforcement
5	Login again and close browser	Session terminated properly	N/A	Browser closure handling
6	Reopen browser and try accessing dashboard	Requires fresh authentication	N/A	Session persistence prevention

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Session security mechanisms work correctly
Secondary_Verifications: Timeout enforcement, proper cleanup
Negative_Verification: No session persistence vulnerabilities

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All session security controls function properly
Fail_Criteria: Session vulnerabilities, improper timeout handling
Expected_Outcome: Secure session management with proper controls
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 28: Data Access Control

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_028
Title: Verify users can only access data within their authorized scope
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ACCESS-001, MX-AUTHORIZATION-002

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Security, P1-Critical, Phase-Security, Type-Authorization, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Data-Security
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

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Users can access only authorized data
- ✅ AC2: Data filtering works correctly by user scope
- ✅ AC3: Unauthorized data access is prevented
- ✅ AC4: URL manipulation is blocked
- ✅ AC5: Audit trail captures access attempts
- ✅ AC6: No privilege escalation vulnerabilities exist

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Security Team, Data Protection Officer, Compliance Team
Business_Value: Ensures data privacy and regulatory compliance
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents data breaches and unauthorized access
Compliance_Impact: Critical for GDPR and utility regulation compliance

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-020 (Security Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-055 (Data Access), BR-056 (Privacy Control)
Technical_Requirements: TR-055 (Access Control), TR-056 (Audit Logging)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Multiple user roles and data sets configured

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Login as Validator assigned to North Zone	Access granted to North Zone only	Validator credentials	Scope verification
2	Attempt to view South Zone data	Access denied or data filtered	South Zone	Data isolation
3	Try to access configuration functions	Configuration options not available	N/A	Function restriction
4	Attempt direct URL manipulation	Security prevents unauthorized access	Manipulated URLs	URL protection
5	Verify audit trail creation	User actions logged appropriately	User activities	Accountability

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Data access control works correctly for all scenarios
Secondary_Verifications: Audit logging functional, no security bypasses
Negative_Verification: No unauthorized data access or privilege escalation

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete data access control with proper auditing
Fail_Criteria: Any unauthorized access or audit trail failures
Expected_Outcome: Secure and auditable data access control
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

PERFORMANCE TEST SUITE (P2-P3 Priority)

Test Case 29: Dashboard Load Performance

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_029
Title: Verify dashboard meets performance requirements under normal load
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-PERFORMANCE-002, MX-LOAD-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Performance, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, MX-Service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Performance-Experience
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Medium
Complexity_Level: Medium
Expected_Execution_Time: <1 second
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Medium
Performance_Baseline: 1 second maximum load time

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Dashboard loads within 1 second from clean state
- ✅ AC2: DOM content loads within 500ms
- ✅ AC3: All resources load within time limit
- ✅ AC4: Performance gracefully degrades on slow networks
- ✅ AC5: Critical content loads first (progressive loading)
- ✅ AC6: User experience remains acceptable under load

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Performance Team, End Users, Product Owner
Business_Value: Ensures acceptable user experience and productivity
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents user frustration and abandonment
Compliance_Impact: Meets enterprise performance requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-021 (Performance)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-057 (Load Performance), BR-058 (User Experience)
Technical_Requirements: TR-057 (Load Time), TR-058 (Progressive Loading)

Test Environment

Environment: Performance
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Performance monitoring tools, clean browser state

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Clear browser cache	Cache cleared completely	N/A	Clean state
2	Navigate to dashboard	Page loads within 1 second	N/A	Performance baseline
3	Measure DOM content loaded time	DOM ready within 500ms	N/A	Content loading
4	Measure full page load time	All resources loaded within 1 second	N/A	Complete loading
5	Test with slow network simulation	Graceful degradation on slow connections	Throttled network	Network resilience
6	Verify progressive loading	Critical content loads first	N/A	User experience

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All performance metrics meet requirements
Secondary_Verifications: Progressive loading works, network resilience
Negative_Verification: No performance regressions or blocking issues

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All performance targets met with acceptable user experience
Fail_Criteria: Any metric exceeds target, poor user experience
Expected_Outcome: Fast and responsive dashboard loading
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 30: Concurrent User Load Testing

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_030
Title: Verify system performance with multiple concurrent users
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-CONCURRENCY-002, MX-SCALABILITY-002

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Performance, P2-High, Phase-Performance, Type-Scalability, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System supports 50 concurrent users successfully
- ✅ AC2: All dashboards load within SLA under load
- ✅ AC3: Concurrent updates are handled without conflicts
- ✅ AC4: Server response times remain within limits
- ✅ AC5: Data consistency is maintained across all users
- ✅ AC6: System maintains stability throughout test

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, Infrastructure Team, Product Owner
Business_Value: Ensures scalability for enterprise customer growth
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents system failure under normal operational load
Compliance_Impact: Meets enterprise scalability requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-022 (Scalability)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-059 (Concurrent Users), BR-060 (System Stability)
Technical_Requirements: TR-059 (Load Handling), TR-060 (Resource Management)

Test Environment

Environment: Performance
Load_Configuration: 50 concurrent users, <1 request/minute per user

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Load testing tools, performance monitoring
Test_Data: Concurrent users: 50 simultaneous sessions

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Simulate 50 concurrent logins	All users authenticate successfully	50 user sessions	Load generation
2	Execute dashboard loads simultaneously	All dashboards load within SLA	<1 second per user	Performance under load
3	Perform concurrent configuration updates	System handles updates without conflicts	Multiple updates	Concurrency handling
4	Monitor server response times	Response times remain within limits	<500ms API responses	Backend performance
5	Verify data consistency	All users see consistent data	Consistent state	Data integrity
6	Test system recovery	System maintains stability throughout test	Stable operation	System resilience

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System handles concurrent load within all performance targets
Secondary_Verifications: Data consistency maintained, no system degradation
Negative_Verification: No system crashes, data corruption, or performance failures

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All concurrent user scenarios meet performance requirements
Fail_Criteria: Performance degradation, system instability, data issues
Expected_Outcome: Scalable system performance under enterprise load
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

VALIDATION BUSINESS LOGIC TEST SUITE (P1-P2 Priority)

Test Case 31: Consumption Check Validation Rule

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_031
Title: Verify consumption check validation rule identifies anomalies correctly
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-VALIDATION-004, MX-BUSINESS-002

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ValidationRules, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Business-Logic, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Validation-Process
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

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Validation rule can be enabled/disabled
- ✅ AC2: Normal consumption readings are accepted
- ✅ AC3: Low consumption readings are flagged for review
- ✅ AC4: High consumption readings are flagged for review
- ✅ AC5: Only anomalous readings are flagged
- ✅ AC6: New meters without history are handled gracefully

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Business Analysts, Quality Team, Operations Manager
Business_Value: Ensures billing accuracy through consumption validation
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents billing errors from consumption anomalies
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory requirements for meter reading validation

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-023 (Validation Logic)
User_Story: MX03US01
** management functionality

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open Add New Exemption Code form	Form displays correctly	N/A	Form access
2	Enter special characters in code field	Field validates input appropriately	"N@#$%"	Input validation
3	Enter extremely long description	Field limits or handles long input	500+ character string	Length validation
4	Submit form with empty required fields	Validation errors displayed clearly	Empty fields	Required field validation
5	Try to add duplicate exemption code	System prevents duplicate with clear message	"NI" (existing code)	Duplicate prevention
6	Enter SQL injection attempt	Input sanitized, no database errors	"'; DROP TABLE codes; --"	Security validation

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All malformed input is handled gracefully
Secondary_Verifications: Security measures effective, user experience maintained
Negative_Verification: No system crashes or security vulnerabilities

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All input validation works correctly with appropriate error handling
Fail_Criteria: Security vulnerabilities, system crashes, poor error handling
Expected_Outcome: Robust input validation and error handling
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 32: Estimation Rules Priority Application

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_032
Title: Verify estimation rules apply in correct priority order
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ESTIMATION-001, MX-PRIORITY-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Estimation Rules - Business Logic
Test Type: Functional/Business Logic
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-EstimationRules, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Business-Logic, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Estimation-Process
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Estimation rules are applied in priority order
- ✅ AC2: System attempts highest priority method first
- ✅ AC3: Fallback to next priority occurs on failure
- ✅ AC4: Disabled rules are skipped appropriately
- ✅ AC5: Final estimation uses appropriate method
- ✅ AC6: Audit trail captures estimation method used

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Business Analysts, Operations Team, Quality Assurance
Business_Value: Ensures accurate and consistent estimation methodology
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents billing errors from incorrect estimation
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory requirements for estimation accuracy

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-024 (Estimation Logic)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-063 (Estimation Rules), BR-064 (Priority Logic)
Technical_Requirements: TR-063 (Estimation Engine), TR-064 (Audit Trail)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- Priority 1: Historical Average (enabled)
- Priority 2: Seasonal Adjustment (enabled)
- Priority 3: Similar Customer Profile (disabled)
- Priority 4: Fixed Value (enabled)
- Priority 5: Last Reading Copy (enabled)

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Configure estimation rules with test priorities	Rules saved with correct priority order	Test priorities	Configuration setup
2	Submit reading requiring estimation	System attempts Priority 1 method first	Missing reading	Priority application
3	Simulate Priority 1 method failure	System falls back to Priority 2	Historical data unavailable	Fallback behavior
4	Simulate Priority 2 method failure	System skips disabled Priority 3, uses Priority 4	Seasonal data unavailable	Skip disabled rules
5	Verify estimation result	Final estimate uses appropriate method	Priority 4 result	Method application
6	Audit estimation decision	System logs which method was used	Method audit trail	Traceability

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Estimation rules apply in correct priority order
Secondary_Verifications: Proper fallback logic, audit trail functionality
Negative_Verification: No incorrect priority application or audit failures

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All estimation scenarios follow correct priority with audit trail
Fail_Criteria: Priority violations, fallback failures, missing audit data
Expected_Outcome: Consistent and traceable estimation rule application
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 33: Business Rule Enforcement - Staff Assignment

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_033
Title: Verify staff cannot be removed from active reading cycles
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-BUSINESS-003, MX-STAFF-002

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-BusinessRules, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Business-Logic, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-High, Business-Critical, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Staff-Management
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System detects active reading cycles with assigned staff
- ✅ AC2: Staff removal is prevented during active cycles
- ✅ AC3: Clear warning messages are displayed
- ✅ AC4: Staff assignments remain unchanged after prevention
- ✅ AC5: Both validators and supervisors are protected
- ✅ AC6: Business rule is consistently enforced

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Operations Manager, HR Team, Quality Assurance
Business_Value: Ensures accountability and continuity during active cycles
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents operational disruption and accountability gaps
Compliance_Impact: Supports audit trail and responsibility tracking

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-025 (Business Rules)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-065 (Staff Protection), BR-066 (Operational Continuity)
Technical_Requirements: TR-065 (Business Logic), TR-066 (State Protection)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Active reading cycle with assigned staff

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Verify active cycle with assigned validator	Active cycle shows assigned staff	Active cycle data	Baseline verification
2	Open Validator Setup modal	Modal shows current assignments	N/A	Setup access
3	Attempt to remove validator from active cycle	System prevents removal with warning	Remove attempt	Business rule enforcement
4	Verify warning message content	Clear explanation of restriction displayed	Warning message	User guidance
5	Try to remove supervisor	Same prevention applies to supervisors	Remove supervisor	Consistent enforcement
6	Verify assignments remain unchanged	Staff assignments persist unchanged	Original assignments	Data protection

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Business rule prevents staff removal during active cycles
Secondary_Verifications: Clear messaging, consistent enforcement
Negative_Verification: No workarounds or enforcement bypasses

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete business rule enforcement with clear user guidance
Fail_Criteria: Any staff removal during active cycles, poor messaging
Expected_Outcome: Reliable business rule enforcement
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

REPORTING AND ANALYTICS TEST SUITE (P2-P3 Priority)

Test Case 34: Validation Completion Rate Calculation

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_034
Title: Verify validation completion rate calculation accuracy
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ANALYTICS-001, MX-CALCULATION-003

Classification

Module/Feature: Analytics - Completion Rates
Test Type: Functional/Calculations
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Analytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Calculations, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Performance-Monitoring
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

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Completion rate calculation is mathematically accurate
- ✅ AC2: Displayed rate matches manual calculation
- ✅ AC3: Rate updates dynamically with new data
- ✅ AC4: Edge cases (zero values) are handled correctly
- ✅ AC5: Precision is appropriate for business needs
- ✅ AC6: Real-time recalculation works correctly

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Analytics Team, Operations Manager, Executive Team
Business_Value: Provides accurate performance metrics for decision making
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures reliable data for operational planning
Compliance_Impact: Supports performance reporting requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-026 (Analytics)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-067 (Calculation Accuracy), BR-068 (Real-time Updates)
Technical_Requirements: TR-067 (Math Engine), TR-068 (Dynamic Updates)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- Total collected readings: 12,450
- Validated readings: 9,720
- Expected completion rate: 78%

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Load dashboard with test data	Summary cards display test values	Test dataset	Data verification
2	Calculate expected completion rate	Manual calculation: 9,720 / 12,450 = 78%	78% expected	Baseline calculation
3	Verify displayed completion rate	Dashboard shows 78% completion rate	78%	Calculation accuracy
4	Update validated count	Add 100 validated readings	+100 validated	Dynamic update
5	Verify rate recalculation	Completion rate updates to reflect new total	Updated percentage	Real-time calculation
6	Test with edge cases	Verify calculation with zero or small numbers	Edge case data	Boundary testing

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All completion rate calculations are accurate
Secondary_Verifications: Dynamic updates work, edge cases handled
Negative_Verification: No calculation errors or display issues

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All calculations accurate within 0.1% tolerance
Fail_Criteria: Any calculation error, incorrect updates, edge case failures
Expected_Outcome: Accurate and reliable completion rate calculations
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 35: Zone Performance Comparison

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_035
Title: Verify zone performance metrics enable accurate comparison
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-COMPARISON-001, MX-ANALYTICS-002

Classification

Module/Feature: Analytics - Zone Comparison
Test Type: Functional/Data Analysis
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Analytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Analytics, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-High, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Performance-Analysis
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: All zone performance data is visible simultaneously
- ✅ AC2: Best performing zones are easily identifiable
- ✅ AC3: Poor performing zones requiring attention are highlighted
- ✅ AC4: Visual indicators clearly show performance differences
- ✅ AC5: Performance correlation with methods/staff is visible
- ✅ AC6: Comparison enables actionable insights

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Operations Manager, Zone Supervisors, Performance Team
Business_Value: Enables data-driven operational improvements
Risk_Mitigation: Identifies performance issues before they impact billing
Compliance_Impact: Supports performance monitoring requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-026 (Analytics)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-069 (Performance Comparison), BR-070 (Visual Analytics)
Technical_Requirements: TR-069 (Comparison Logic), TR-070 (UI Design)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- North Zone: 90% collection, 65% validation
- East Zone: 85% collection, 45% validation
- Performance threshold: <60% validation requires attention

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	View all zone cards simultaneously	All zones displayed for comparison	Zone data	Comparison view
2	Identify best performing zone	North Zone shows highest validation rate	North: 65%	Performance leader
3	Identify poor performing zone	East Zone shows lowest validation rate	East: 45%	Attention required
4	Verify visual indicators	Progress bars clearly show performance differences	Progress bars	Visual comparison
5	Compare reading methods	Assess if method correlates with performance	Photo vs Manual	Method analysis
6	Verify staff assignment visibility	Can identify if staff assignment affects performance	Staff assignments	Resource correlation

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Zone comparison provides actionable performance insights
Secondary_Verifications: Visual clarity, correlation visibility
Negative_Verification: No misleading or unclear performance indicators

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Clear performance comparison with actionable insights
Fail_Criteria: Unclear comparisons, missing correlations, poor visualization
Expected_Outcome: Effective zone performance analysis capability
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

ERROR HANDLING AND RECOVERY TEST SUITE (P2-P3 Priority)

Test Case 36: Configuration Save Error Recovery

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_036
Title: Verify system recovery when configuration save operations fail
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ERROR-001, MX-RECOVERY-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Error Handling - Configuration
Test Type: Negative Testing/Recovery
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ErrorHandling, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Recovery, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, MX-Service, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Error-Recovery
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System detects configuration save failures
- ✅ AC2: Clear error messages are displayed to users
- ✅ AC3: System recovers automatically when connectivity restored
- ✅ AC4: Pending changes are preserved during failures
- ✅ AC5: Retry operations work correctly
- ✅ AC6: Data consistency is maintained throughout recovery

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, Support Team, End Users
Business_Value: Ensures reliable configuration management despite failures
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents configuration loss and user frustration
Compliance_Impact: Supports system reliability requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-027 (Error Handling)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-071 (Error Recovery), BR-072 (Data Preservation)
Technical_Requirements: TR-071 (Failure Detection), TR-072 (Recovery Logic)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Network simulation capabilities, configuration access

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open validation rules configuration	Modal opens with current settings	N/A	Baseline state
2	Modify multiple validation rules	Changes reflected in UI	Rule modifications	Change preparation
3	Simulate network failure during save	Save operation fails with appropriate error	Network disconnection	Failure simulation
4	Verify user notification	Clear error message displayed	Error message	User communication
5	Restore network connection	Network becomes available	Network restoration	Recovery preparation
6	Retry save operation	Changes saved successfully	Previous changes	Recovery success
7	Verify data consistency	Final configuration matches intended changes	Consistent state	Data integrity

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System recovers gracefully from configuration save failures
Secondary_Verifications: User feedback clear, data integrity maintained
Negative_Verification: No data loss or corruption during recovery

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete recovery with data integrity and clear user feedback
Fail_Criteria: Data loss, poor error handling, recovery failures
Expected_Outcome: Resilient configuration management
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 37: Data Corruption Handling

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_037
Title: Verify system handles corrupted meter reading data gracefully
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-CORRUPTION-001, MX-INTEGRITY-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Error Handling - Data Integrity
Test Type: Negative Testing/Data Quality
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Full
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ErrorHandling, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Data-Quality, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Data-Quality
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System detects corrupted data automatically
- ✅ AC2: Corrupted records are flagged appropriately
- ✅ AC3: Dashboard shows appropriate warnings for data issues
- ✅ AC4: Corrupted data is excluded from calculations
- ✅ AC5: Recovery procedures are available for data correction
- ✅ AC6: System maintains stability despite corrupted data

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Data Team, Quality Assurance, Engineering Team
Business_Value: Ensures data quality and system reliability
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents billing errors from corrupted data
Compliance_Impact: Supports data quality requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-028 (Data Quality)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-073 (Data Quality), BR-074 (Corruption Handling)
Technical_Requirements: TR-073 (Quality Checks), TR-074 (Recovery Procedures)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Test data with simulated corruption

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Introduce corrupted reading data	System detects data quality issues	Corrupted dataset	Data corruption simulation
2	Verify error detection	System flags corrupted records	Error flags	Detection capability
3	Check dashboard behavior	Dashboard shows appropriate warnings	Warning indicators	User notification
4	Verify calculation exclusion	Corrupted data excluded from calculations	Accurate calculations	Data integrity
5	Test recovery procedures	System provides options for data correction	Recovery options	Problem resolution

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System handles corrupted data gracefully
Secondary_Verifications: Detection accuracy, recovery options available
Negative_Verification: No system crashes or incorrect calculations

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Proper corruption detection with graceful handling
Fail_Criteria: Undetected corruption, system instability, calculation errors
Expected_Outcome: Robust data corruption handling
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

MOBILE AND RESPONSIVE DESIGN TEST SUITE (P3-P4 Priority)

Test Case 38: Mobile Dashboard Responsiveness

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_038
Title: Verify dashboard displays correctly on mobile devices
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-MOBILE-001, MX-RESPONSIVE-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Mobile Compatibility
Test Type: Compatibility/Responsive Design
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Full
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Mobile, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Responsive, Platform-Mobile, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, MX-Service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Dashboard loads and renders properly on mobile
- ✅ AC2: Summary cards display in mobile-optimized layout
- ✅ AC3: Tab navigation works with touch interactions
- ✅ AC4: Zone cards remain readable and functional
- ✅ AC5: Configuration modals adapt to mobile screen size
- ✅ AC6: All touch interactions are responsive

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: UX Team, Product Owner, Mobile Users
Business_Value: Extends accessibility to mobile device users
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures usability across all device types
Compliance_Impact: Supports accessibility requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-029 (Mobile Support)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-075 (Mobile Support), BR-076 (Responsive Design)
Technical_Requirements: TR-075 (Mobile Layout), TR-076 (Touch Interface)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Device/OS: iOS 16+, Android 13+
Screen_Resolution: Mobile-375x667

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Mobile devices or browser device simulation

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Access dashboard on mobile device	Page loads and renders appropriately	N/A	Mobile access
2	Verify summary cards layout	Cards stack vertically on mobile	N/A	Responsive layout
3	Test tab navigation	Tabs remain functional on mobile	N/A	Touch navigation
4	Verify zone cards readability	Zone information remains legible	N/A	Content accessibility
5	Test modal interactions	Configuration modals work on mobile	N/A	Modal functionality
6	Verify touch interactions	All buttons and links respond to touch	N/A	Touch responsiveness

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Complete mobile functionality with proper layout adaptation
Secondary_Verifications: Touch responsiveness, content readability
Negative_Verification: No layout breaking or non-functional elements

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Full mobile functionality with optimized user experience
Fail_Criteria: Layout issues, non-functional elements, poor usability
Expected_Outcome: Effective mobile dashboard experience
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 39: Tablet View Optimization

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_039
Title: Verify dashboard optimization for tablet devices
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-TABLET-001, MX-RESPONSIVE-002

Classification

Module/Feature: Tablet Compatibility
Test Type: Compatibility/UI
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Full
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Tablet, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Responsive, Platform-Tablet, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, MX-Service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Dashboard loads optimally on tablet screen sizesComplete Meter Reading Validation Dashboard Test Suite - MX03US01

Test Case 21: Network Connectivity Issues

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_021
Title: Verify dashboard behavior during network connectivity interruptions
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-NETWORK-001, MX-RESILIENCE-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Error Handling/Network Resilience
Test Type: Negative Testing/Reliability
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Network, P3-Medium, Phase-Regression, Type-Reliability, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, MX-Service, Cross-service

Business Context

Customer_Segment: All
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Network-Issues
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System detects network connectivity loss
- ✅ AC2: Appropriate error messages are displayed
- ✅ AC3: System recovers automatically when connection restored
- ✅ AC4: Pending changes are synchronized after reconnection
- ✅ AC5: System handles intermittent connectivity gracefully
- ✅ AC6: User experience is maintained during connectivity issues

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Engineering Team, Support Team, End Users
Business_Value: Improves user experience during network issues
Risk_Mitigation: Reduces user frustration and data loss
Compliance_Impact: None

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-016 (Network Resilience)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-041 (Network Handling), BR-042 (User Experience)
Technical_Requirements: TR-041 (Connectivity Detection), TR-042 (Auto Recovery)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Network simulation tools, dashboard access

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Load dashboard normally	Dashboard functions correctly	N/A	Baseline operation
2	Simulate network disconnection	System detects connectivity loss	Network offline	Connectivity detection
3	Attempt to save configuration changes	Appropriate error message displayed	Configuration update	Offline behavior
4	Restore network connection	System reconnects automatically	Network online	Recovery behavior
5	Verify data synchronization	Changes sync when connection restored	Pending changes	Data consistency
6	Test partial network issues	System handles slow/intermittent connectivity	Throttled connection	Degraded performance

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: System handles network issues gracefully
Secondary_Verifications: User feedback is clear, data integrity maintained
Negative_Verification: No data loss or system crashes

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Graceful handling of all network scenarios
Fail_Criteria: Data loss, poor error handling, system instability
Expected_Outcome: Resilient system behavior during network issues
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

EDGE CASE TEST SUITE (P3-P4 Priority)

Test Case 22: Zero Meter Count Zone

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_022
Title: Verify dashboard handles zones with zero meters correctly
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-EDGE-001, MX-CALCULATION-002

Classification

Module/Feature: Edge Cases/Data Boundaries
Test Type: Functional/Edge Cases
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Full
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-EdgeCases, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Low
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Edge-Cases
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Zero meter zones are displayed correctly
- ✅ AC2: Division by zero errors are prevented
- ✅ AC3: Progress bars handle zero values appropriately
- ✅ AC4: Staff assignment remains functional
- ✅ AC5: Summary calculations exclude zero zones correctly
- ✅ AC6: UI remains stable with edge case data

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: QA Team, Engineering Team, Product Owner
Business_Value: Ensures system stability with edge case data
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents calculation errors and UI issues
Compliance_Impact: None

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-017 (Edge Cases)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-043 (Edge Cases), BR-044 (Data Integrity)
Technical_Requirements: TR-043 (Zero Handling), TR-044 (Error Prevention)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data: Test zone: "Empty Zone" with 0 meters

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Create zone with 0 meters	Zone appears in system	Empty Zone	Boundary condition
2	View zone on dashboard	Zone card displays "0" meters	0 meters	Zero handling
3	Verify percentage calculations	Progress bars show 0% or appropriate messaging	0%	Division by zero prevention
4	Attempt to assign validators	Assignment still possible for future use	Validator assignment	Planning capability
5	Verify summary card exclusion	Zone doesn't affect overall totals incorrectly	N/A	Aggregation accuracy

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Zero meter zones are handled correctly
Secondary_Verifications: No calculation errors, UI remains stable
Negative_Verification: No division by zero errors or UI crashes

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All zero meter scenarios handled gracefully
Fail_Criteria: Calculation errors, UI issues, system instability
Expected_Outcome: Robust handling of edge case data
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 23: Maximum Data Limits

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_023
Title: Verify system handles maximum number of exemption codes
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-LIMITS-001, MX-BOUNDARY-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Edge Cases/System Limits
Test Type: Functional/Boundary Testing
Test Level: System
Priority: P3-Medium
Execution Phase: Full
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-EdgeCases, P3-Medium, Phase-Full, Type-Boundary, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Risk-Low, Business-Medium, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Low
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: System-Limits
Compliance_Required: No
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: System accepts codes up to defined limit
- ✅ AC2: Additional codes beyond limit are prevented
- ✅ AC3: Existing functionality remains intact at limit
- ✅ AC4: Deletion allows new code addition
- ✅ AC5: Appropriate error messages are displayed
- ✅ AC6: System performance remains stable at limits

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: QA Team, Engineering Team, System Administrator
Business_Value: Ensures system stability at operational limits
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents system overload and performance degradation
Compliance_Impact: None

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-017 (Edge Cases)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-045 (System Limits), BR-046 (Performance)
Technical_Requirements: TR-045 (Limit Enforcement), TR-046 (Error Handling)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Access to exemption code | System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Smoke
Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Authentication, happy-path, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: User can successfully authenticate with valid credentials
- ✅ AC2: Dashboard loads within 1 second
- ✅ AC3: Summary cards are visible upon load
- ✅ AC4: User role permissions are properly applied
- ✅ AC5: No security vulnerabilities in authentication flow

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Product Owner, Engineering Manager, QA Lead
Business_Value: Ensures secure access to critical billing data
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents unauthorized access to meter reading data
Compliance_Impact: Meets utility industry security standards

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-001 (Meter Reading Dashboard)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC5
Business_Requirements: BR-001 (Secure Authentication), BR-002 (Performance)
Technical_Requirements: TR-001 (SSO Integration), TR-002 (Dashboard Load Time)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11
Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
Dependencies: SMART360 authentication service, meter reading database
Performance_Baseline: <1 second dashboard load

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Valid SMART360 system access
User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager role with dashboard access
Test_Data:
- Username: meter.manager@utility.com
- Password: SecurePass123!
- Active read cycles present in system
Prior_Test_Cases: None

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Navigate to SMART360 login page	Login page displays correctly	https://smart360.utility.com/login	Verify page elements load
2	Enter valid Meter Manager credentials	Credentials accepted	meter.manager@utility.com / SecurePass123!	Check field validation
3	Click Login button	System authenticates successfully	N/A	Verify no error messages
4	Navigate to Meter Reading Validation Dashboard	Dashboard loads within 1 second	N/A	Performance verification
5	Verify dashboard title display	"Meter Reading Validation Dashboard" visible	N/A	UI element check
6	Verify summary cards presence	All 4 summary cards displayed	Total Readings, Missing, Validated, Exempted	Core metrics visibility

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Dashboard loads successfully with all summary cards visible
Secondary_Verifications: Performance meets <1 second requirement, user role permissions applied
Negative_Verification: No error messages or broken UI elements

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All verification points met, performance within SLA
Fail_Criteria: Any authentication failure, performance degradation >1s, missing UI elements
Expected_Outcome: Successful authentication and dashboard display
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 2: Summary Cards Data Display and Calculation

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_002
Title: Verify summary cards display correct aggregated data across all active cycles
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-DASHBOARD-002, MX-CALCULATION-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Dashboard Overview - Summary Cards
Test Type: Functional/Data Validation
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Smoke
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

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: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Total readings count displays correctly
- ✅ AC2: Missing readings count is accurate
- ✅ AC3: Validated readings percentage is calculated correctly
- ✅ AC4: Exempted readings percentage is accurate
- ✅ AC5: Progress bars reflect calculated percentages
- ✅ AC6: Data aggregation spans all active cycles

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Product Owner, Operations Manager, Finance Team
Business_Value: Provides accurate operational metrics for billing accuracy
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures data integrity for financial reporting
Compliance_Impact: Supports utility commission reporting requirements

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-001 (Meter Reading Dashboard)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-003 (Data Accuracy), BR-004 (Real-time Metrics)
Technical_Requirements: TR-003 (Calculation Engine), TR-004 (Data Aggregation)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11
Dependencies: Meter reading database with sample data

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- Total expected readings: 12,450
- Expected missing readings: 2,730
- Expected validated readings: 9,720
- Expected exempted readings: 620

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Access dashboard with pre-loaded test data	Dashboard displays with sample data	Sample dataset loaded	Baseline verification
2	Verify "Total Readings Collected" card	Shows 12,450 with envelope icon	12,450	Aggregate calculation check
3	Verify "Readings Missing" card	Shows 2,730 with "Awaiting Collection" text	2,730	Missing count accuracy
4	Verify "Readings Validated" card	Shows 9,720 with 78% completion rate	9,720 (78%)	Percentage calculation verification
5	Verify "Readings Exempted" card	Shows 620 with 5% exemption rate	620 (5%)	Exemption rate calculation
6	Verify progress bars match percentages	Visual indicators align with calculated rates	N/A	UI consistency check

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All summary cards display correct aggregated values
Secondary_Verifications: Percentage calculations are accurate, progress bars reflect data
Negative_Verification: No data inconsistencies or calculation errors

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All calculations accurate within 0.1%, UI elements display correctly
Fail_Criteria: Any calculation error, missing data, UI inconsistencies
Expected_Outcome: Accurate data display with correct calculations
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 3: Active Read Cycles Tab Functionality

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_003
Title: Verify Active Read Cycles tab displays current reading cycles with correct data
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-CYCLES-001, MX-NAVIGATION-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management - Active Cycles
Test Type: Functional/UI
Test Level: System
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Smoke
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Active Read Cycles tab is accessible and functional
- ✅ AC2: Zone cards display correctly with proper count
- ✅ AC3: Date ranges are consistent across all cards
- ✅ AC4: Reading methods are properly indicated
- ✅ AC5: Progress bars show current status
- ✅ AC6: Staff assignments are visible

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Operations Manager, Field Supervisors, QA Lead
Business_Value: Enables efficient monitoring of active reading cycles
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents missed readings and billing delays
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory compliance for utility readings

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-002 (Read Cycle Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-005 (Cycle Visibility), BR-006 (Progress Tracking)
Technical_Requirements: TR-005 (Tab Navigation), TR-006 (Data Display)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Active reading cycles with sample data
Test_Data: Sample zones (North, South, East, West, Central, Industrial)

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Click on "Active Read Cycles" tab	Tab becomes active, shows cycle count (6)	N/A	Tab navigation
2	Verify zone cards display	6 zone cards visible	Sample zones	Card layout verification
3	Verify date ranges on cards	All cards show "Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025"	April 2025 cycle	Date consistency
4	Verify reading methods display	Cards show photo/manual/mixed icons	Varied methods	Method indicator check
5	Verify progress bars presence	Collection, Missing, Validated, Exempted bars on each card	N/A	Visual progress indicators
6	Verify staff assignments	Validator and Supervisor names displayed on each card	Staff names from sample data	Assignment visibility

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All zone cards display with correct information
Secondary_Verifications: Navigation works properly, data consistency maintained
Negative_Verification: No broken cards or missing information

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All zone cards display correctly with accurate information
Fail_Criteria: Missing cards, incorrect data, navigation failures
Expected_Outcome: Complete visibility of active reading cycles
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

FUNCTIONAL TEST SUITE (P1-P2 Priority)

Test Case 4: Zone Card Data Accuracy - North Zone

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_004
Title: Verify North Zone card displays accurate metrics and progress indicators
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ZONES-001, MX-METRICS-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management - Zone Cards
Test Type: Functional/Data Validation
Test Level: Integration
Priority: P1-Critical
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
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: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Zone card displays correct title and identification
- ✅ AC2: Meter count is accurate and visible
- ✅ AC3: Collection progress is calculated and displayed correctly
- ✅ AC4: Missing percentage is accurate
- ✅ AC5: Validation progress reflects actual completion
- ✅ AC6: Exemption rate is calculated correctly
- ✅ AC7: Staff assignments are properly displayed
- ✅ AC8: Reading method is correctly indicated

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Zone Supervisors, Operations Manager, QA Team
Business_Value: Ensures accurate zone-level performance monitoring
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents billing errors and customer complaints
Compliance_Impact: Supports regulatory reporting for zone performance

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-002 (Read Cycle Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC8
Business_Requirements: BR-007 (Zone Accuracy), BR-008 (Progress Tracking)
Technical_Requirements: TR-007 (Zone Data), TR-008 (Progress Calculation)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- North Zone: 2,450 meters, 90% collection, 25% missing, 65% validated, 8% exempted
- Validator: John Doe, Supervisor: Jane Smith
- Reading Method: Photo

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Locate North Zone card	Card titled "April 2025 - North Zone" visible	N/A	Card identification
2	Verify meter count	"Meter Count: 2450" displayed	2,450	Meter inventory check
3	Verify collection progress	Blue progress bar shows 90%	90%	Collection rate accuracy
4	Verify missing percentage	Yellow indicator shows 25%	25%	Missing rate calculation
5	Verify validation progress	Green progress bar shows 65%	65%	Validation completion
6	Verify exemption rate	Red indicator shows 8%	8%	Exemption tracking
7	Verify staff assignments	Validator: John Doe, Supervisor: Jane Smith	Assigned staff	Personnel assignment
8	Verify reading method	Photo icon displayed	Photo method	Method indicator

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: All metrics are accurate and properly displayed
Secondary_Verifications: Visual indicators match data, staff information correct
Negative_Verification: No calculation errors or display issues

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: All data accurate within 0.1%, proper visual representation
Fail_Criteria: Any data discrepancy, missing information, display errors
Expected_Outcome: Accurate zone-specific data display
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 5: View Cycle Navigation

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_005
Title: Verify "View Cycle" button navigates to detailed cycle information
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-NAVIGATION-002, MX-ROUTING-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ReadCycle, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service

Business Context

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

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Medium
Complexity_Level: Low
Expected_Execution_Time: 1 minute
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: View Cycle button is visible and functional
- ✅ AC2: Navigation occurs within performance requirements
- ✅ AC3: Detailed page loads with zone-specific data
- ✅ AC4: Breadcrumb navigation is functional
- ✅ AC5: Data context is preserved during navigation

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: End Users, UX Team, Product Owner
Business_Value: Enables efficient drill-down to detailed information
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents user frustration and workflow interruption
Compliance_Impact: None

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-002 (Read Cycle Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC5
Business_Requirements: BR-009 (Navigation), BR-010 (User Experience)
Technical_Requirements: TR-009 (Routing), TR-010 (Performance)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Active zone cards with View Cycle buttons

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Locate any zone card	Zone card visible with "View Cycle" button	Any zone	Button availability
2	Click "View Cycle" button	System navigates to detailed cycle view	N/A	Navigation functionality
3	Verify detailed page loads	Cycle detail page displays within 1 second	N/A	Performance check
4	Verify zone-specific data	Page shows data specific to selected zone	Selected zone data	Data context preservation
5	Verify breadcrumb navigation	Navigation path shows current location	Dashboard > Zone Detail	Navigation context

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Navigation works correctly and loads appropriate page
Secondary_Verifications: Performance within SLA, context preservation
Negative_Verification: No navigation errors or broken links

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Successful navigation with correct data display
Fail_Criteria: Navigation failure, incorrect data, performance issues
Expected_Outcome: Smooth navigation to detailed zone information
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 6: Completed Read Cycles Tab

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_006
Title: Verify Completed Read Cycles tab displays historical cycle data
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-HISTORY-001, MX-REPORTING-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management - Historical Data
Test Type: Functional/UI
Test Level: System
Priority: P2-High
Execution Phase: Regression
Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-ReadCycle, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Should-Have
Customer_Journey: Monthly-Reporting
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

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

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Completed Read Cycles tab is accessible
- ✅ AC2: Historical data displays in table format
- ✅ AC3: All required columns are present
- ✅ AC4: Data is accurate for completed cycles
- ✅ AC5: Action buttons are available and functional
- ✅ AC6: Audit trail information is visible

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Operations Manager, Compliance Officer, Finance Team
Business_Value: Provides historical performance data for reporting
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Compliance_Impact: Critical for utility commission reporting

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-003 (Historical Reporting)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-011 (Historical Data), BR-012 (Audit Trail)
Technical_Requirements: TR-011 (Data Retention), TR-012 (Reporting)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

Test_Data:
- March 2025 cycles (4 zones): North (2,450, 92%, 8%), South (1,890, 95%, 5%), East (2,100, 89%, 11%), West (1,750, 97%, 3%)
- February 2025 All Zones: 8,500 total, 94% validated, 6% estimated

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Click "Completed Read Cycles" tab	Tab becomes active, shows historical data	N/A	Tab switching
2	Verify table headers	Read Cycle Name, Dates, Total Readings, % Validated, % Estimated, Finalized By, Actions	N/A	Table structure
3	Verify March 2025 entries	4 zone entries for March 2025 displayed	March zones data	Historical accuracy
4	Verify February 2025 entry	All Zones entry with aggregated data	February data	Aggregation check
5	Verify action buttons	"Report" and "Reopen" buttons available	N/A	Action availability
6	Verify finalized by information	Staff names in "Finalized By" column	Staff assignments	Audit trail

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Historical data displays correctly in table format
Secondary_Verifications: All columns present, action buttons functional
Negative_Verification: No missing historical data or broken functionality

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Complete historical data display with all functionality
Fail_Criteria: Missing data, incorrect information, non-functional buttons
Expected_Outcome: Comprehensive historical cycle information
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

CONFIGURATION TEST SUITE (P1-P2 Priority)

Test Case 7: Validation Rules Configuration Access

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_007
Title: Verify Meter Manager can access and configure validation rules
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-CONFIG-001, MX-VALIDATION-001

Classification

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

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, happy-path, MX-Service, Database

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: High
Business_Priority: Must-Have
Customer_Journey: Configuration-Setup
Compliance_Required: Yes
SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: High
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: High
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 100%
- ✅ AC1: Configuration section is accessible to authorized users
- ✅ AC2: Validation Rules card is visible and functional
- ✅ AC3: Configure button opens validation rules modal
- ✅ AC4: Modal displays all required validation rules
- ✅ AC5: Toggle switches are functional for each rule
- ✅ AC6: Save and Cancel buttons are available

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: System Administrators, Operations Manager, Compliance Officer
Business_Value: Enables customization of validation rules for utility requirements
Risk_Mitigation: Prevents billing errors through proper validation configuration
Compliance_Impact: Critical for meeting utility validation standards

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-004 (Configuration Management)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-013 (Rule Configuration), BR-014 (Access Control)
Technical_Requirements: TR-013 (Configuration UI), TR-014 (Rule Engine)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
Device/OS: Windows 10/11

Prerequisites

User_Roles_Permissions: Meter Manager role with configuration access

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Scroll to Configuration section	Configuration section visible at bottom	N/A	Section location
2	Locate Validation Rules card	Card with shield icon and "Configure" button	N/A	Card identification
3	Click "Configure" button	Validation Rules modal opens	N/A	Modal activation
4	Verify modal title and description	"Validation Rules" title with explanatory text	N/A	Modal content
5	Verify validation rule options	5 rules listed with descriptions	Rule list	Rule completeness
6	Verify toggle switches	Each rule has enable/disable toggle	N/A	Control availability
7	Verify action buttons	"Cancel" and "Save Changes" buttons present	N/A	Modal actions

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Configuration access and modal functionality work correctly
Secondary_Verifications: All validation rules present, controls functional
Negative_Verification: No access issues or missing functionality

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Full configuration access with all rules and controls functional
Fail_Criteria: Access denied, missing rules, non-functional controls
Expected_Outcome: Complete validation rules configuration capability
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

Test Case 8: Enable/Disable Validation Rules

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_008
Title: Verify validation rules can be enabled and disabled with proper state management
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-CONFIG-002, MX-STATE-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Configuration - Validation Rules
Test Type: Functional/Configuration

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: UX Team, Product Owner, Tablet Users
Business_Value: Optimizes experience for tablet users in field operations
Risk_Mitigation: Ensures usability for field staff using tablets
Compliance_Impact: Supports accessibility across device categories

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-029 (Mobile Support)
User_Story: MX03US01
Acceptance_Criteria: AC1-AC6
Business_Requirements: BR-077 (Tablet Support), BR-078 (Field Optimization)
Technical_Requirements: TR-077 (Tablet Layout), TR-078 (Touch Optimization)

Test Environment

Environment: Staging
Screen_Resolution: Tablet-1024x768

Prerequisites

Setup_Requirements: Tablet devices or browser tablet simulation

Test Procedure

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Load dashboard on tablet	Optimal layout for tablet screen size	N/A	Tablet rendering
2	Verify zone card arrangement	Cards utilize tablet space efficiently	N/A	Space utilization
3	Test configuration modals	Modals sized appropriately for tablet	N/A	Modal optimization
4	Verify text readability	All text remains clear and readable	N/A	Typography scaling
5	Test form interactions	Form controls work well with touch	N/A	Form usability

Verification Points

Primary_Verification: Optimal tablet experience with efficient space utilization
Secondary_Verifications: Touch usability, content clarity
Negative_Verification: No wasted space or usability issues

Test Results

Pass_Criteria: Optimized tablet experience with efficient layout
Fail_Criteria: Poor space utilization, usability issues, layout problems
Expected_Outcome: Excellent tablet user experience
Actual_Outcome: [To be filled during execution]
Defects_Found: [To be filled during execution]

OUT OF SCOPE TEST CASES (P4-Low Priority)

Test Case 40: Estimation Rules Drag and Drop (OUT OF SCOPE)

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_040
Title: Verify drag and drop functionality for estimation rules priority reordering
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-DRAGDROP-001, MX-ESTIMATION-002

Classification

Module/Feature: Estimation Rules - Drag and Drop (OUT OF SCOPE)
Test Type: Functional/UI Interaction
Test Level: System
Priority: P4-Low
Execution Phase: Future Implementation
Automation Status: Not Planned

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-EstimationRules, P4-Low, Phase-Future, Type-UI, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Low, Business-Could-Have, OUT-OF-SCOPE

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Low
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
Implementation_Status: UI Present, Functionality Not Implemented

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Low
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: 5 minutes
Reproducibility_Score: N/A
Data_Sensitivity: Low
Failure_Impact: Low

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 0% (Future Implementation)
Future_AC1: Drag handles are visible and functional
Future_AC2: Rules can be reordered via drag and drop
Future_AC3: Priority numbers update automatically
Future_AC4: Changes persist after saving
Future_AC5: Drag boundaries are enforced
Future_AC6: Visual feedback during drag operations

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Product Owner, UX Team, Future Users
Business_Value: Would improve user experience for configuration management
Risk_Mitigation: Currently mitigated by manual priority setting
Compliance_Impact: None

Requirements Traceability

Epic: MX-Epic-030 (Future Features)
User_Story: MX03US01
Future_Implementation_Requirements:
- FR-001 (Drag Event Handling)
- FR-002 (Visual Feedback)
- FR-003 (API Endpoints)
- FR-004 (Validation Logic)

Test Environment

Environment: Future Implementation
Implementation_Dependencies:
- Drag and drop library integration
- Backend API for priority updates
- Enhanced UI components

Prerequisites

Future_Requirements:
- Drag and drop functionality implemented
- Priority update API available
- Enhanced estimation rules interface

Current Implementation Status

UI_Status: Drag handles visible in interface design
Backend_Status: API not implemented for priority reordering
Frontend_Status: Drag event handlers not functional

Future Implementation Requirements

Technical_Requirements:
- Implement drag and drop event handling
- Add visual feedback during drag operations
- Create API endpoint for priority updates
- Add validation for priority conflicts
- Implement optimistic UI updates

Future Test Procedure (For Implementation)

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Test Data	Comments
1	Open Estimation Rules modal	Modal displays with priority-ordered rules	N/A	UI verification
2	Attempt to drag Priority 1 rule	Visual feedback indicates drag capability	Historical Average rule	Drag initiation
3	Drop rule in Priority 3 position	Rule reorders, priorities update automatically	New position	Reordering logic
4	Verify priority number updates	All affected rules show new priority numbers	Updated priorities	Automatic renumbering
5	Save configuration changes	New priority order persists in system	Saved configuration	Persistence verification
6	Test drag boundaries	Cannot drag outside valid drop zones	Invalid positions	Boundary enforcement

Verification Points

Future_Verification: Drag and drop reordering works correctly
Implementation_Dependencies: Full drag and drop framework
Business_Impact: Enhanced user experience for configuration

Test Results

Implementation_Status: Not Implemented
Expected_Timeline: Future Release
Priority_Ranking: Low Priority Enhancement

Test Case 41: Advanced Estimation Analytics (OUT OF SCOPE)

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_041
Title: Verify advanced analytics for estimation method effectiveness
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ADVANCED-ANALYTICS-001, MX-ML-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Estimation Analytics (OUT OF SCOPE)
Test Type: Functional/Analytics
Test Level: System
Priority: P4-Low
Execution Phase: Future Implementation
Automation Status: Not Planned

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Analytics, P4-Low, Phase-Future, Type-Analytics, Platform-Web, Report-Product, OUT-OF-SCOPE

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Medium
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Advanced-Analytics
Implementation_Status: Not Planned

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Low
Complexity_Level: Very High
Expected_Execution_Time: N/A
Reproducibility_Score: N/A
Data_Sensitivity: High
Failure_Impact: Low

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 0% (Future Implementation)

Future Test Scenarios

Estimation Method Accuracy Tracking:

Compare estimated vs actual readings when available
Generate accuracy percentages by estimation method
Identify best-performing methods by zone/season

Estimation Usage Patterns:

Track frequency of each estimation method usage
Analyze fallback patterns when primary methods fail
Monitor estimation success rates over time

Predictive Estimation Improvements:

Machine learning integration for better estimates
Customer profile-based estimation refinement
Seasonal pattern recognition and application

Implementation Dependencies

Technical_Dependencies:
- Historical comparison database
- Advanced analytics engine
- Machine learning infrastructure
- Enhanced reporting capabilities

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: Data Science Team, Product Strategy, Executive Team
Business_Value: Would provide insights for estimation optimization
Risk_Mitigation: Currently handled through manual analysis
Compliance_Impact: Could support advanced regulatory reporting

Test Results

Implementation_Status: Not Planned
Business_Priority: Low Priority
Resource_Requirements: Significant development investment

Test Case 42: Bulk Configuration Import/Export (OUT OF SCOPE)

Test Case Metadata

Test Case ID: MX03US01_TC_042
Title: Verify bulk import and export of validation rules and exemption codes
Created By: Auto-generated
Created Date: June 03, 2025
Version: 2.0
Code_Module_Mapped: MX-BULK-CONFIG-001, MX-IMPORT-EXPORT-001

Classification

Module/Feature: Configuration Management - Bulk Operations (OUT OF SCOPE)
Test Type: Functional/Data Management
Test Level: System
Priority: P4-Low
Execution Phase: Future Implementation
Automation Status: Not Planned

Enhanced Tags

Tags: MOD-Configuration, P4-Low, Phase-Future, Type-Data-Management, Platform-Web, OUT-OF-SCOPE

Business Context

Customer_Segment: Enterprise
Revenue_Impact: Low
Business_Priority: Could-Have
Customer_Journey: Configuration-Management
Implementation_Status: Not Planned

Quality Metrics

Risk_Level: Low
Complexity_Level: High
Expected_Execution_Time: N/A
Reproducibility_Score: N/A
Data_Sensitivity: Medium
Failure_Impact: Low

Coverage Tracking

Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: 0% (Future Implementation)

Future Functionality

Configuration Export:

Export current validation rules to JSON/CSV format
Export exemption codes with remarks to structured file
Include metadata (creation date, modified by, etc.)

Configuration Import:

Import validation rules from structured files
Validate configuration compatibility
Preview changes before applying

Configuration Templates:

Save configuration sets as reusable templates
Apply templates to new reading cycles
Share templates between utility organizations

Stakeholder Reporting

Primary_Stakeholders: System Administrators, Multi-tenant Users
Business_Value: Would enable efficient configuration management across environments
Risk_Mitigation: Currently handled through manual configuration
Compliance_Impact: Could support configuration audit requirements

Test Results

Implementation_Status: Not Planned
Business_Priority: Low Priority
Use_Case: Enterprise multi-environment management

TEST SUITE ORGANIZATION AND EXECUTION STRATEGY

Smoke Test Suite (Execute on every build)

TC_001: Dashboard Authentication and Load
TC_002: Summary Cards Display
TC_003: Active Read Cycles Tab
TC_007: Validation Rules Access

Regression Test Suite (Execute before releases)

TC_004: Zone Card Data Accuracy
TC_005: View Cycle Navigation
TC_008: Enable/Disable Validation Rules
TC_010: Validator Setup - Staff Assignment
TC_012: Exemption Codes Management
TC_016: Authentication API Validation
TC_017: Meter Reading Data API
TC_018: Configuration Update API
TC_019: Invalid User Role Access
TC_025: Complete Meter Manager Workflow
TC_026: Validator Daily Workflow
TC_027: Session Security Management
TC_031: Consumption Check Validation Rule
TC_033: Business Rule Enforcement

Full Test Suite (Execute weekly/major releases)

All test cases including edge cases, mobile compatibility, and performance tests

API Test Collection (Critical operations >=7 importance)

TC_016: Authentication API Validation
TC_017: Meter Reading Data API
TC_018: Configuration Update API

Performance Test Suite

TC_015: Large Dataset Loading
TC_029: Dashboard Load Performance
TC_030: Concurrent User Load Testing

Security Test Suite

TC_019: Invalid User Role Access
TC_027: Session Security Management
TC_028: Data Access Control

EXECUTION MATRIX

Browser/Device Compatibility Matrix

Test Case	Chrome 115+	Firefox 110+	Safari 16+	Edge Latest	Mobile iOS	Mobile Android
TC_001-012	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
TC_013	✓	✓	✓	✓	-	-
TC_038-039	-	-	-	-	✓	✓
API Tests	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Environment Execution Plan

Test Phase	Environment	Test Cases	Execution Frequency
Smoke	Dev	TC_001, TC_002, TC_003, TC_007	Every build
Functional	Staging	TC_004-TC_037	Daily/On-demand
Performance	Performance	TC_015, TC_029, TC_030	Weekly
Security	Security	TC_019, TC_027, TC_028	Per release
Mobile	Staging	TC_038, TC_039	Per release

DEPENDENCY MAPPING

Sequential Dependencies

TC_001 (Authentication) → All other test cases
TC_007 (Validation Rules Access) → TC_008 (Enable/Disable Rules)
TC_010 (Validator Setup) → TC_026 (Validator Workflow)

Parallel Execution Groups

Group A: TC_002, TC_003, TC_004, TC_005 (Dashboard components)
Group B: TC_008, TC_012 (Configuration functions)
Group C: TC_016, TC_017, TC_018 (API tests)

Blocking Relationships

Configuration tests (TC_007-TC_012) block workflow tests (TC_025-TC_026)
Authentication tests (TC_001, TC_016) block all other tests
Security tests (TC_019, TC_027, TC_028) can run independently

INTEGRATION TEST MAPPING

External System Dependencies

SMART360 Authentication Service:

Test Cases: TC_001, TC_016, TC_019, TC_027, TC_028
Dependency Type: Critical
Fallback: Mock authentication service

Meter Reading Database:

Test Cases: TC_002, TC_004, TC_014, TC_015, TC_017
Dependency Type: High
Fallback: Test database with sample data

Billing System Integration:

Test Cases: TC_017, TC_031, TC_032
Dependency Type: Medium
Fallback: Stub billing service

Real-time Data Feed:

Test Cases: TC_014, TC_030
Dependency Type: Medium
Fallback: Simulated real-time updates

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

Response Time Requirements

Operation	Target Time	Test Case	Measurement Method
Dashboard Load	<1 second	TC_001, TC_029	Time to interactive
API Response	<500ms	TC_016-TC_018	Server response time
Configuration Save	<2 seconds	TC_008, TC_012	Complete operation time
Zone Card Render	<500ms	TC_004	DOM element creation
Modal Open	<200ms	TC_007	Animation completion

Scalability Targets

Metric	Target	Test Case	Validation Method
Concurrent Users	50 users	TC_030	Load testing
Data Volume	50,000+ readings	TC_015	Performance monitoring
Memory Usage	<100MB browser	TC_015	Browser profiling
Network Requests	<10 per page load	TC_029	Network monitoring

VALIDATION CHECKLIST

Test Coverage Verification

✅ All Acceptance Criteria Covered:

Dashboard summary cards functionality
Read cycle management and navigation
Validation rules configuration
Estimation rules interface (UI only)
Validator and supervisor assignment
Exemption codes management
Cross-browser compatibility
Performance requirements
Security and authorization

✅ All Business Rules Tested:

Staff assignment restrictions during active cycles
Validation rule modification restrictions
Role-based access control
Data calculation accuracy
Audit trail requirements

✅ Integration Points Tested:

SMART360 authentication system
Meter reading database integration
Real-time data synchronization
Billing system connectivity

✅ Performance Benchmarks Defined:

Dashboard load time: <1 second
API response time: <500ms
Concurrent user handling: 50 users
Large dataset processing: 50,000+ readings

✅ Security Considerations Addressed:

Authentication and authorization
Session management and timeouts
Data access control by role
Input validation and SQL injection prevention

✅ Cross-Platform Coverage:

Desktop browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Mobile devices: iOS Safari, Android Chrome
Responsive design validation

✅ Edge Cases Covered (80% Detail Level):

Zero meter count zones
Maximum exemption code limits
Concurrent user modifications
Network connectivity issues
Data corruption scenarios

✅ API Tests for Critical Operations (>=7 Importance):

Authentication endpoints
Meter reading data retrieval
Configuration update operations
Staff assignment APIs

✅ Realistic Test Data Provided:

Utility company scenarios
Actual meter reading volumes
Representative zone configurations
Staff assignment patterns

✅ Clear Dependency Mapping:

Sequential test execution requirements
Parallel execution possibilities
External system dependencies
Integration point requirements

✅ Proper Tagging for All 17 Reports:

Module-based categorization
Priority classification
Platform and device targeting
Business impact assessment
Risk level identification

✅ Out-of-Scope Features Identified:

Estimation rules drag and drop
Advanced estimation analytics
Bulk configuration management
Clear future implementation roadmap

SUMMARY

This comprehensive test suite includes 42 detailed test cases covering all aspects of the Meter Reading Validation Dashboard:

12 Smoke/Critical Tests (P1 Priority)
18 Functional/Integration Tests (P1-P2 Priority)
9 Edge Case/Performance Tests (P2-P3 Priority)
3 Out-of-Scope Tests (P4 Priority)

Key Coverage Areas:

Complete user workflows for all three roles
All acceptance criteria and business rules
Cross-browser and mobile compatibility
Performance and security requirements
API integration testing
Comprehensive error handling

Business Impact:

Supports 25% increase in billing accuracy
Enables 40% reduction in validation cycle time
Improves data quality by 30%
Reduces operational costs by 10%

The test suite is designed to support all 17 BrowserStack test management reports through comprehensive tagging and categorization, ensuring complete traceability from requirements through execution and reporting.