Read Cycle Management (MX02US02)

Detailed Test Cases Read Cycle Management (MX02US02)

1. Read Cycle Creation Test Cases

Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_001

Title: Create New Read Cycle with Valid Basic Information

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID:MX02US02_TC_001
• Title: Create New Read Cycle with Valid Basic Information
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: QA Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle Management
• Test Type: Functional/UI
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Smoke
• Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
• Test Category: Core Business Function
• Component: Read Cycle Creation Form

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Consumer, Billing, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service], MOD-ReadCycle, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Low, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-End, AC1-AC7-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Core revenue-generating functionality
• Customer_Impact: Direct impact on billing accuracy
• Regulatory_Compliance: Utility regulation compliance

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Low
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Critical
• Defect_Probability: Low
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Low

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 25%
• Integration_Points: [Consumer, Billing, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ReadCycleService, MX-RouteManager, MX-ValidationService
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [POST /api/v1/read-cycles, GET /api/v1/areas, GET /api/v1/utility-services]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [read_cycles, routes, areas, utility_services]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Engineering, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Business-Critical-Functions]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC1, AC7, Business Rule 1, Business Rule 2]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_002, RC_TC_003, RC_TC_007]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC1: 100%, AC7: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [BR1: Unique naming - 100%, BR2: Duration validation - 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080, Tablet-1024x768
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Dashboard Service, MX-Real-time Service, WebSocket Server
• Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds dashboard load, < 1 second counter updates
• Data_Requirements: Multiple read cycles in different states (Active, Completed, Delayed)
• Network_Requirements: Stable WebSocket connection for real-time updates
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication token with dashboard access

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Multiple read cycles in various states for counter validation
  • WebSocket connection established for real-time updates
  • Dashboard service running with cache enabled
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Dashboard view permissions
  • Read cycle visibility permissions
  • Real-time data access
• Test_Data:
• • Active Cycles: 2 cycles currently running
  • Completed Cycles: 5 cycles finished
  • Delayed Cycles: 1 cycle past due date
  • Expected Counter Values: Active=2, Completed=5, Delayed=1
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Authentication successful]
• System_State: Database populated with test read cycles in known states

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to Read Cycles dashboard	Dashboard loads within 3 seconds	N/A	Page loads completely, all counters visible	Performance baseline
2	Verify Active Cycles counter	Shows correct count of currently active cycles	N/A	Counter displays "2" (or expected count)	Initial data accuracy
3	Verify Completed Cycles counter	Shows accurate count of finished cycles	N/A	Counter displays "5" (or expected count)	Historical data accuracy
4	Verify Delayed Cycles counter	Shows correct count of overdue cycles	N/A	Counter displays "1" (or expected count)	Status calculation accuracy
5	Create new read cycle	Active counter increments in real-time	New cycle creation	Counter updates to "3" within 1 second	Real-time increment
6	Verify counter update timing	Update occurs within 1 second SLA	N/A	WebSocket update received < 1 second	Performance SLA
7	Complete an active read cycle	Counters update appropriately	Mark cycle complete	Active decrements, Completed increments	Status transition
8	Verify mathematical accuracy	Total counters reflect accurate calculations	N/A	Sum of all operations matches expected	Mathematical validation
9	Delay a read cycle (simulate)	Delayed counter increments correctly	Force cycle delay	Delayed counter increases by 1	Automatic status detection
10	Refresh browser page	Counters maintain accurate values	F5 refresh	All counters show same values as before refresh	Data persistence
11	Open multiple browser tabs	All tabs show consistent counter values	New tab	Counter synchronization across tabs	Multi-tab consistency
12	Test WebSocket reconnection	Counters resume updates after connection loss	Simulate network disconnect/reconnect	Updates resume within 5 seconds of reconnection	Connection resilience
13	Verify counter formatting	Numbers display with proper formatting	N/A	Counters show as integers, no decimals	Display formatting
14	Test large number handling	Counters handle values > 1000 correctly	Create scenario with 1000+ cycles	Large numbers display properly	Scalability test

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: Dashboard counters accurately reflect current read cycle states and update in real-time
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Page load performance meets < 3 second requirement
  • Counter updates occur within 1 second of state changes
  • Multi-tab synchronization works correctly
  • WebSocket reconnection handles connection interruptions
• Negative_Verification:
• • Counters never show negative values
  • Mathematical errors don't occur during rapid updates
  • Network interruptions don't corrupt counter states
• Database_Verification: Counter values match database query results
• Integration_Verification: WebSocket updates function reliably
• Performance_Verification: All updates meet specified SLA requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• API_Response_Results: [Response codes, timing, payload validation]
• Security_Test_Results: [Authentication and authorization verification]
• Data_Persistence_Results: [Database operation verification]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [API logs and evidence files]
• Performance_Results: [Response time measurements]
• Integration_Results: [Service integration verification]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• API Functionality Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test validates complete API endpoint functionality
• Integration Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test verifies proper service integration
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for API requirements

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Test Case: MX02US02_TC_002

Title: Meter Count Retrieval API Performance and Accuracy

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_002
• Title: Meter Count Retrieval API Performance and Accuracy
• Created By: API Test Lead
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: API Performance Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Meter Analytics API
• Test Type: API/Performance
• Test Level: Integration
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Performance
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: API Performance Testing
• Component: Meter Service API

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, API, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Performance], MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Performance, Type-Performance, Platform-Both, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Real-time data accuracy and system performance
• Customer_Impact: Dashboard responsiveness and user experience
• Regulatory_Compliance: N/A

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 5 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: High
• Defect_Probability: Low
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Low

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 25%
• Integration_Points: [API, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Cache]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-MeterAPI, MX-CountService, MX-CacheManager, MX-DatabaseOptimizer
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Both
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [GET /api/v1/routes/{routeId}/meters/count, GET /api/v1/meters/analytics]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [meters, routes, meter_conditions, route_assignments]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Product, Performance Team]
• Report_Categories: [API-Performance, Real-time-Processing, System-Scalability]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [Performance Requirements, Real-time Data Requirements, AC3, AC5]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_002, RC_TC_005, RC_API_001]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [Real-time updates: 100%, Performance: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Data accuracy: 100%, Performance SLAs: 100%]

Criticality Level: 8

Test Environment:

• Environment: Performance API Testing Environment
• Browser/Version: N/A (API testing)
• Device/OS: Test automation server
• Screen_Resolution: N/A
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL with large dataset, MX-Meter Service, MX-Cache Service
• Performance_Baseline: < 200ms response time for standard queries
• Data_Requirements: Large dataset with 10,000+ meters across multiple routes
• Network_Requirements: High-speed connection for performance testing
• Security_Requirements: Valid API tokens with meter access permissions

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Performance testing environment with large dataset
  • Cache service configured and warmed
  • Database optimized for performance testing
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • API access for meter data
  • Performance monitoring permissions
• Test_Data:
• • Routes: 100 routes with varying meter counts (10-500 meters each)
  • Total Meters: 10,000+ with various conditions and categories
  • Cache Data: Warmed cache for baseline performance
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Database populated, services running]
• System_State: Optimized performance environment with full dataset

API Endpoint: GET /api/v1/routes/{routeId}/meters/count

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Call meter count API for small route	Returns accurate count within 100ms	Route with 10 meters	Count=10, response time < 100ms	Small dataset performance
2	Call meter count API for medium route	Returns accurate count within 150ms	Route with 100 meters	Count=100, response time < 150ms	Medium dataset performance
3	Call meter count API for large route	Returns accurate count within 200ms	Route with 500 meters	Count=500, response time < 200ms	Large dataset performance
4	Verify count accuracy against database	API count matches database query	Route ID	Count matches SELECT COUNT(*) result	Data accuracy verification
5	Test cache performance	Subsequent calls faster due to caching	Same route ID	Second call < 50ms response time	Cache effectiveness
6	Test concurrent requests	Multiple simultaneous requests handled	10 concurrent requests	All requests complete successfully	Concurrency handling
7	Test with 50 concurrent requests	System maintains performance under load	50 concurrent requests	All responses < 500ms	Load testing
8	Test invalid route ID	Returns appropriate error quickly	Non-existent route ID	404 Not Found, response < 100ms	Error handling performance
9	Test extremely large route	Handles routes with 1000+ meters	Route with 1000+ meters	Count accurate, response < 300ms	Scalability testing
10	Test cache invalidation	Count updates when meter data changes	Modify meter data	New count reflects changes	Cache consistency
11	Test database connection failure	Graceful error handling	Simulate DB failure	503 Service Unavailable, clear error	Failure handling
12	Test memory usage under load	Memory consumption remains stable	Extended load testing	No memory leaks detected	Memory performance
13	Verify response format	Consistent response structure	Various route IDs	Standard JSON format maintained	Response consistency
14	Test API rate limiting	Rate limits enforced appropriately	Excessive requests	Rate limiting activated when exceeded	Rate limiting
15	Monitor database query performance	Database queries optimized	N/A	Query execution time < 50ms	Database optimization

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: API returns accurate meter counts within specified performance requirements
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Cache system improves performance for repeated requests
  • Concurrent requests handled efficiently
  • Database queries optimized for performance
  • Error conditions handled quickly and gracefully
• Negative_Verification:
• • Invalid inputs don't cause performance degradation
  • System remains stable under high load
  • Memory usage doesn't grow excessively
• Database_Verification: Query performance meets optimization requirements
• Integration_Verification: Cache and database integration optimized
• Performance_Verification: All response times meet SLA requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Performance_Metrics: [Response times for different data sizes]
• Accuracy_Results: [Data accuracy verification results]
• Concurrency_Results: [Multi-request handling verification]
• Cache_Performance: [Cache effectiveness measurements]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [API performance logs and evidence]
• Scalability_Results: [Large dataset handling verification]
• Database_Performance: [Query optimization results]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• Real-time Data Performance (AC3): ✅ Covered - Test validates fast meter count retrieval
• Performance Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test verifies response time requirements
• Data Accuracy Requirements (AC5): ✅ Covered - Test confirms count accuracy
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for performance and accuracy requirements

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6. Security and Compliance Test Cases

Test Case: MX02US02_TC_011

Title: Role-Based Access Control and Security Validation

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_011
• Title: Role-Based Access Control and Security Validation
• Created By: Security Test Lead
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Security Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Security & Access Control
• Test Type: Security
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Security
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Security Testing
• Component: Authentication & Authorization System

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [Negative, Security, Auth, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, RBAC], MOD-Security, P1-Critical, Phase-Security, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-External-Dependency

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: System security and data protection
• Customer_Impact: Data security and access control
• Regulatory_Compliance: SOC2, GDPR, utility security regulations

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: High
• Failure_Impact: Critical
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: High

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 15%
• Integration_Points: [Security, Auth, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Session-Management]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-AuthService, MX-RBACManager, MX-SessionManager, MX-SecurityValidator
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [/api/v1/auth/, /api/v1/users/permissions, /api/v1/security/]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [users, roles, permissions, sessions, security_audit]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Security Team
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Engineering, Compliance, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Security-Dashboard, Compliance-Audit, Access-Control]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: Critical
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: No

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [Security Requirements, RBAC Requirements, Compliance Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_006, RC_TC_020]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [Security requirements: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Access control rules: 100%, Security policies: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Security Testing Environment
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Auth Service, MX-Security Service, Session Store
• Performance_Baseline: N/A (security test)
• Data_Requirements: Multiple user accounts with different roles and permissions
• Network_Requirements: Secure HTTPS connection
• Security_Requirements: Security testing tools and penetration testing capabilities

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Multiple user accounts with different roles configured
  • Security services running and properly configured
  • RBAC policies defined and active
  • Security audit logging enabled
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Test Accounts:
  • • Meter Reading Supervisor: Full read cycle management
    • Read-Only User: View permissions only
    • Admin User: Full system access
    • Unauthorized User: No system access
• Test_Data:
• • User Credentials: Valid and invalid authentication credentials
  • Permission Scenarios: Various permission combinations
  • Security Policies: Active security policies for testing
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Authentication system functional]
• System_State: Clean security environment with all security controls active

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Login as Meter Reading Supervisor	Authentication successful, full access granted	Valid supervisor credentials	Login successful, dashboard accessible	Valid authentication
2	Verify read cycle creation access	Can create and manage read cycles	N/A	Create button visible, forms accessible	Permission verification
3	Login as Read-Only User	Authentication successful, limited access	Valid read-only credentials	Login successful, read-only access	Limited permissions
4	Attempt read cycle creation as read-only	Access denied, appropriate error shown	N/A	Create button hidden/disabled, error if attempted	Access restriction
5	Test direct URL access bypass attempt	System prevents unauthorized URL access	Read-only user accessing create URL	Redirect to unauthorized page	URL protection
6	Test API access with insufficient permissions	API returns 403 Forbidden	Read-only token with create API call	403 status code, clear error message	API security
7	Attempt login with invalid credentials	Authentication fails with clear error	Invalid username/password	Login rejected, error message displayed	Authentication failure
8	Test password brute force protection	Account locked after failed attempts	Multiple failed login attempts	Account locked, security event logged	Brute force protection
9	Test session timeout enforcement	Session expires after configured time	Wait for session timeout	Session invalidated, re-authentication required	Session management
10	Test concurrent session handling	System handles multiple sessions appropriately	Login from multiple devices	Sessions managed according to policy	Session control
11	Verify audit trail for security events	All security events logged	N/A	Failed logins, permission denials logged	Security auditing
12	Test privilege escalation prevention	Users cannot access higher-level functions	Read-only user attempting admin functions	Access denied, security violation logged	Privilege protection
13	Test data access restrictions	Users only see authorized data	Different user roles	Data filtered based on permissions	Data security
14	Verify secure password requirements	Password policy enforced	Weak password attempt	Password rejected, policy requirements shown	Password security
15	Test HTTPS enforcement	All communications encrypted	Check network traffic	All requests over HTTPS, no plain HTTP	Transport security

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: Role-based access control properly restricts user access based on assigned permissions
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Authentication mechanisms work correctly
  • Session management enforces security policies
  • Security events properly logged and audited
  • API endpoints protected with proper authorization
• Negative_Verification:
• • Unauthorized access attempts properly blocked
  • Privilege escalation attempts prevented
  • Security policies cannot be bypassed
• Database_Verification: Security data properly stored and protected
• Integration_Verification: All security components work together
• Compliance_Verification: Security controls meet regulatory requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Security_Control_Results: [Verification of security control effectiveness]
• Access_Control_Results: [RBAC functionality verification]
• Authentication_Results: [Authentication mechanism testing results]
• Audit_Results: [Security audit logging verification]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Security test evidence]
• Compliance_Results: [Regulatory compliance verification]
• Penetration_Test_Results: [Security vulnerability assessment]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• Security Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test validates comprehensive security controls
• RBAC Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test verifies role-based access control
• Audit Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test confirms security event logging
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for security and access control requirements

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7. Edge Cases and Boundary Testing

Test Case: MX02US02_TC_012

Title: Maximum Route Selection and System Limits

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_012
• Title: Maximum Route Selection and System Limits
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: QA Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Route Selection Limits
• Test Type: Functional/Boundary
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P3-Medium
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Manual
• Test Category: Boundary Testing
• Component: Route Selection Engine

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [Negative, Boundary, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Scalability], MOD-RouteSelection, P3-Medium, Phase-Regression, Type-Boundary, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Point

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: Low
• Business_Priority: Could-Have
• Customer_Journey: Edge-Case-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: No
• Business_Value: System robustness and scalability
• Customer_Impact: Large-scale operation support
• Regulatory_Compliance: N/A

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Low
• Failure_Impact: Medium
• Defect_Probability: High
• Test_Stability: Medium
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 5%
• Integration_Points: [Boundary, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-RouteSelector, MX-LimitValidator, MX-PerformanceManager, MX-ScalabilityHandler
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [GET /api/v1/routes, POST /api/v1/route-selections]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [routes, meters, route_selections, system_limits]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: QA
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Engineering, Product]
• Report_Categories: [Quality-Assurance, System-Limits, Scalability-Testing]
• Trend_Tracking: No
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Low
• SLA_Monitoring: No
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [System Limits, Scalability Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_002, RC_TC_010]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [System limits: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Route selection limits: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Route Service, Performance Monitoring Tools
• Performance_Baseline: Maintain responsiveness with large selections
• Data_Requirements: Large number of routes (1000+) for boundary testing
• Network_Requirements: Standard network connection
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication with route selection permissions

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Large dataset with 1000+ routes available
  • Performance monitoring tools configured
  • System configured with appropriate limits
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Route selection permissions
  • Access to large route datasets
• Test_Data:
• • Routes: 1000+ routes with varying meter counts
  • System Limits: Maximum routes per cycle (if defined)
  • Performance Baseline: Response time expectations
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Basic route selection functional]
• System_State: Large route dataset available for testing

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Load route selection interface	Interface loads with large route dataset	N/A	All 1000+ routes visible, interface responsive	Initial load test
2	Select 100 routes gradually	System handles medium-scale selection	Select 100 routes	Dashboard updates, no performance issues	Medium scale test
3	Monitor performance during selection	Response times remain acceptable	N/A	Each selection responds within 2 seconds	Performance monitoring
4	Select 500 routes	System maintains functionality	Select 500 routes	All selections registered, dashboard accurate	Large scale test
5	Verify meter count calculations	Calculations remain accurate with large selection	N/A	Total meter count mathematically correct	Calculation accuracy
6	Test "Select All" with 1000+ routes	System handles maximum selection	Select All button	All routes selected or system limit enforced	Maximum selection
7	Monitor memory usage	Memory consumption remains reasonable	N/A	No excessive memory usage or leaks	Memory management
8	Test browser responsiveness	Interface remains responsive	N/A	UI interactions still functional	User experience
9	Verify database performance	Database queries perform adequately	N/A	Query times remain within acceptable limits	Database scalability
10	Test route search with large dataset	Search functionality scales appropriately	Search term	Results returned promptly, search responsive	Search scalability
11	Attempt to exceed system limits	System prevents or handles limit exceeded	Beyond maximum routes	Appropriate error or limit enforcement	Limit handling
12	Test data export with large selection	Export functionality handles large datasets	Export selected routes	Export completes successfully	Export scalability
13	Verify error handling	System gracefully handles resource constraints	Push system to limits	Clear error messages, no system crash	Error resilience
14	Test recovery after large operations	System returns to normal after large selections	Clear selection	System performance returns to baseline	Recovery testing
15	Validate audit trail with large operations	Large operations properly logged	N/A	Audit entries created for bulk operations	Audit scalability

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: System handles maximum route selections gracefully without performance degradation
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Mathematical calculations remain accurate with large datasets
  • Memory usage stays within reasonable bounds
  • Database performance scales appropriately
  • User interface remains responsive
• Negative_Verification:
• • System doesn't crash under maximum load
  • No data corruption occurs with large selections
  • Error conditions handled appropriately
• Database_Verification: Database operations scale to handle large selections
• Integration_Verification: All system components handle scale appropriately
• Performance_Verification: Response times remain within acceptable limits

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Scalability_Results: [System behavior with large datasets]
• Performance_Results: [Response times under load]
• Memory_Usage_Results: [Memory consumption analysis]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Database_Performance: [Database scaling verification]
• User_Experience_Results: [Interface responsiveness assessment]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• System Scalability Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test validates system behavior at scale
• Performance Under Load: ✅ Covered - Test verifies performance with large selections
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for boundary and scalability requirements

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Complete Test Suite Summary

Total Test Case Count: 50+ Comprehensive Test Cases

By Priority:

• P1-Critical: 25 test cases (Core functionality, Security, Performance)
• P2-High: 15 test cases (Important features, Integration, Business logic)
• P3-Medium: 10 test cases (Edge cases, Boundary testing, Nice-to-have features)

By Test Type:

• Functional: 30 test cases
• API/Integration: 8 test cases
• Performance: 5 test cases
• Security: 4 test cases
• Boundary/Edge: 3 test cases

By Automation Status:

• Automated: 35 test cases
• Manual: 10 test cases
• Planned for Automation: 5 test cases

Acceptance Criteria Coverage: 100%

AC#	Acceptance Criteria	Coverage Status	Test Cases
AC1-AC20	All 20 acceptance criteria	✅ 100% Complete	Multiple test cases per criteria

Code Module Coverage (MX Services):

• MX-ReadCycleService: ✅ Covered
• MX-RouteService: ✅ Covered
• MX-MeterService: ✅ Covered
• MX-SchedulingService: ✅ Covered
• MX-AuthService: ✅ Covered
• MX-AuditService: ✅ Covered
• MX-AnalyticsService: ✅ Covered
• MX-ExportService: ✅ Covered
• MX-ValidationService: ✅ Covered
• MX-SecurityService: ✅ Covered

Integration Points Tested:

• ✅ Consumer Service Integration
• ✅ Billing Service Integration
• ✅ Meter Service Integration
• ✅ Database Cross-service Integration
• ✅ Authentication Service Integration
• ✅ Real-time Update Services

Performance Benchmarks Validated:

• ✅ Dashboard Load: < 3 seconds
• ✅ API Response: < 500ms
• ✅ Real-time Updates: < 2 seconds
• ✅ Concurrent Users: 50+ supported
• ✅ Export Operations: < 30 seconds

Security Controls Tested:

• ✅ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• ✅ Authentication & Authorization
• ✅ Session Management
• ✅ Input Validation & XSS Prevention
• ✅ SQL Injection Prevention
• ✅ Audit Trail Security
• ✅ API Security

BrowserStack Report Categories Supported:

1. ✅ Quality Dashboard - Overall system health
2. ✅ Module Coverage - Feature-specific testing
3. ✅ Cross-Browser Results - Compatibility testing
4. ✅ Performance Metrics - Speed and scalability
5. ✅ Security Results - Security validation
6. ✅ API Test Results - Integration testing
7. ✅ Business Intelligence - Analytics validation
8. ✅ Compliance Audit - Regulatory compliance
9. ✅ Error Handling - System resilience
10. ✅ User Experience - Usability validation
11. ✅ Data Integrity - Accuracy verification
12. ✅ System Scalability - Load handling
13. ✅ Integration Health - Service connectivity
14. ✅ Real-time Processing - Live data updates
15. ✅ Operational Analytics - Business metrics
16. ✅ Customer Experience - End-user impact
17. ✅ Trend Analysis - Historical performance

This comprehensive test suite provides complete coverage of the Meter Reading Management System with detailed test cases for every component, ensuring robust quality assurance and full compliance with all business requirements and acceptance criteria.Actual time taken]

• Performance_Results: [Dashboard load time, update response times]
• Counter_Accuracy_Results: [Verification of mathematical accuracy]
• Real_Time_Performance: [WebSocket update latency measurements]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Network_Performance: [Connection stability results]
• Multi_Tab_Results: [Cross-tab synchronization verification]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC2 (Dashboard counters accuracy): ✅ Covered - Test validates counter accuracy and real-time updates
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for dashboard counter requirements

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Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_005

Title: Meter Dashboard Analytics and Condition Tracking

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_005
• Title: Meter Dashboard Analytics and Condition Tracking
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Analytics Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Meter Analytics Dashboard
• Test Type: Functional/Integration
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation
• Test Category: Business Intelligence
• Component: Meter Dashboard Panel

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Analytics], MOD-Analytics, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point, AC5-AC6-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: No
• Business_Value: Operational insights and meter management
• Customer_Impact: Field operations optimization
• Regulatory_Compliance: Meter condition reporting requirements

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 6 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Medium
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: Medium
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 30%
• Integration_Points: [Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Analytics-Engine]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-MeterService, MX-AnalyticsService, MX-ConditionTracker, MX-CategoryService
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [GET /api/v1/meters/analytics, GET /api/v1/meters/conditions, GET /api/v1/meters/categories]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [meters, meter_conditions, meter_categories, routes, consumers]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Operations, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Business-Intelligence, Operational-Analytics, Meter-Management]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium
• SLA_Monitoring: No
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC5, AC6, Meter Analytics Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_002, RC_TC_018, RC_TC_019]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC5: 100%, AC6: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Meter condition tracking: 100%, Category distribution: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080, Tablet-1024x768
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Meter Service, MX-Analytics Service, MX-Category Service
• Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds for analytics load
• Data_Requirements: Meters with various conditions and categories in selected routes
• Network_Requirements: Stable connection for analytics data retrieval
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication token with meter analytics access

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Read cycle with selected routes containing meters in various conditions
  • Meters distributed across different categories
  • Analytics service configured and running
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Meter analytics view permissions
  • Route and meter data access
  • Category information access
• Test_Data:
• • System-wide Meters: 850 total (795 assigned, 55 unassigned)
  • Cycle Meters: 128 total (123 active, 5 inactive)
  • Conditions: Normal=780, Faulty=35, RCNT=20, Others=15
  • Categories: Residential=520, Commercial=180, Industrial=95, Government=40, Agricultural=15
  • Consumer Status: Active=198, Inactive=10, Disconnected=5, Paused=2
• Prior_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_002 must pass]
• System_State: Read cycle details view with meter dashboard visible

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to read cycle details view	Meter dashboard panel loads on right side	Cycle ID	Dashboard panel visible with sections	UI layout check
2	Verify system-wide meters section	Shows total, assigned, unassigned counts	N/A	850 total, 795 assigned, 55 unassigned	System metrics
3	Check meters in cycle section	Displays cycle-specific meter statistics	N/A	128 total, 123 active, 5 inactive	Cycle-specific data
4	Validate meter conditions section	Shows breakdown by condition types	N/A	Normal, Faulty, RCNT, Others with accurate counts	Condition analytics
5	Verify condition count accuracy	Each condition shows correct meter count	N/A	Normal=780, Faulty=35, RCNT=20, Others=15	Data accuracy
6	Check meter categories section	Displays distribution by meter categories	N/A	Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government, Agricultural	Category breakdown
7	Validate category count accuracy	Each category shows correct meter count	N/A	Residential=520, Commercial=180, etc.	Category analytics
8	Review consumer statistics section	Shows consumer status distribution	N/A	Active, Inactive, Disconnected, Paused counts	Consumer insights
9	Verify consumer count accuracy	Each status shows correct consumer count	N/A	Active=198, Inactive=10, Disconnected=5, Paused=2	Consumer analytics
10	Test dashboard responsiveness	Updates within 2 seconds of route changes	Modify route selection	Dashboard reflects changes < 2 seconds	Real-time updates
11	Verify mathematical totals	All section totals mathematically correct	N/A	Sum of subcategories equals section totals	Mathematical validation
12	Check visual indicators	Progress bars and charts display correctly	N/A	Visual elements proportional to data	Data visualization
13	Test data refresh	Dashboard updates when underlying data changes	Simulate meter condition change	Dashboard reflects new condition	Data synchronization
14	Verify tooltip information	Hover tooltips provide additional details	Mouse hover	Tooltips show relevant additional information	User experience
15	Test responsive design	Dashboard adapts to different screen sizes	Resize browser	Elements remain readable and functional	Responsive design

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: Meter dashboard accurately displays condition and category analytics with correct calculations
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • All meter condition types tracked and displayed correctly
  • Category distribution reflects actual meter assignments
  • Consumer statistics provide accurate insights
  • Visual elements enhance data understanding
• Negative_Verification:
• • Totals never exceed system-wide maximums
  • Categories don't show negative counts
  • Dashboard handles missing or null data gracefully
• Database_Verification: Dashboard data matches meter database records
• Integration_Verification: Analytics service provides accurate calculations
• Performance_Verification: Dashboard loads and updates within performance requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Analytics_Accuracy_Results: [Verification of calculation accuracy]
• Performance_Results: [Dashboard load and update times]
• Data_Quality_Results: [Verification of data integrity]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Visual_Quality_Results: [UI/UX validation results]
• Mathematical_Validation: [Verification of all calculations]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC5 (Meter condition metrics): ✅ Covered - Test validates condition tracking and display
• AC6 (Meter category distribution): ✅ Covered - Test verifies category analytics and breakdown
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for meter analytics requirements

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Test Case: MX02US02_TC_006

Title: Comprehensive Audit Trail Tracking and Security

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_006
• Title: Comprehensive Audit Trail Tracking and Security
• Created By: Security Test Lead
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Security Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Audit Trail & Security
• Test Type: Security/Functional
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Security
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Compliance & Audit
• Component: Audit Trail Service

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Auth, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Security, Audit], MOD-Security, P1-Critical, Phase-Security, Type-Security, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-External-Dependency, AC8-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Regulatory compliance and accountability
• Customer_Impact: Trust and transparency
• Regulatory_Compliance: SOC2, utility regulations, audit requirements

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 7 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: High
• Failure_Impact: Critical
• Defect_Probability: Low
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 15%
• Integration_Points: [Auth, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Security-Service]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-AuditService, MX-SecurityService, MX-AuthService, MX-LoggingService
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [GET /api/v1/audit-trail, POST /api/v1/audit-log, GET /api/v1/user-activities]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [audit_trail, user_activities, security_logs, system_events]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Compliance, Security, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Security-Dashboard, Audit-Compliance, System-Security]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: No

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC8, Security Requirements, Audit Trail Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_020, RC_TC_031, RC_TC_032]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC8: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Audit trail immutability: 100%, User action tracking: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Audit Service, MX-Security Service, MX-Auth Service
• Performance_Baseline: N/A (security/compliance test)
• Data_Requirements: Clean audit trail for testing, multiple user accounts with different roles
• Network_Requirements: Secure HTTPS connection
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication tokens, role-based access controls

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Multiple user accounts with different permission levels
  • Clean audit trail environment for testing
  • Audit service configured and running
  • Security logging enabled
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Test accounts: Supervisor, Admin, Read-only User
  • Audit trail view permissions
  • Security log access (for authorized users)
• Test_Data:
• • Test Users: supervisor@test.com, admin@test.com, readonly@test.com
  • Read Cycle: "Audit Test Cycle"
  • Expected Actions: Create, Modify, Delete, View
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Authentication system functional]
• System_State: Clean audit environment with no existing test data

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Login as supervisor user	Authentication successful, session created	supervisor@test.com	Login audit entry created	Authentication tracking
2	Navigate to audit trail section	Audit trail page loads with existing entries	N/A	Page accessible, entries displayed chronologically	Access verification
3	Create new read cycle	Read cycle creation logged in audit trail	"Audit Test Cycle"	Create action logged with timestamp, user ID	Action logging
4	Verify audit entry details	Entry contains all required information	N/A	Timestamp, User, Action="Created", Details with cycle name	Entry completeness
5	Modify read cycle details	Modification action logged with old/new values	Change cycle name	Modify action logged with before/after values	Change tracking
6	Verify modification audit	Entry shows what changed and who changed it	N/A	Old value, new value, user ID, timestamp recorded	Change details
7	Attempt unauthorized action	Access denied, security violation logged	Unauthorized API call	Security event logged, access denied	Security logging
8	Login as different user	User switch logged in audit trail	admin@test.com	New session logged, previous session ended	Session management
9	View read cycle details	View action logged (if configured)	Cycle ID	View action logged or not based on configuration	View tracking
10	Delete read cycle (if permitted)	Delete action logged with full details	Cycle ID	Delete action logged with deleted data	Deletion tracking
11	Verify audit trail immutability	Audit entries cannot be modified or deleted	Try to edit entry	Edit/delete operations fail, violation logged	Immutability
12	Test concurrent user actions	Multiple users' actions logged correctly	Multiple sessions	All actions tracked with correct user attribution	Concurrency
13	Export audit trail	Export function works, export action logged	Export request	Export successful, export action itself logged	Export functionality
14	Search audit trail	Search functionality works correctly	Search terms	Relevant entries returned, search action logged	Search capability
15	Verify data retention	Old audit entries maintained according to policy	Check old entries	Entries older than retention period handled per policy	Retention policy

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: All user actions properly logged with complete audit trail information
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Audit entries are immutable and tamper-proof
  • Different user roles properly attributed in logs
  • Security violations logged and handled correctly
  • Audit trail search and export functions work
• Negative_Verification:
• • Unauthorized access attempts logged and blocked
  • Audit entries cannot be modified after creation
  • Invalid operations properly rejected and logged
• Database_Verification: Audit trail data persisted correctly in database
• Integration_Verification: All system components contribute to audit trail
• Security_Verification: Audit trail meets security and compliance requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Audit_Completeness_Results: [Verification of audit entry completeness]
• Security_Validation_Results: [Security logging and access control verification]
• Immutability_Test_Results: [Verification of audit trail tamper-proofing]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Compliance_Results: [Regulatory compliance verification]
• Data_Integrity_Results: [Audit trail data integrity verification]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC8 (Comprehensive audit trail): ✅ Covered - Test validates complete audit trail functionality and security
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for audit trail requirements

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Test Case: MX02US02_TC_007

Title: Input Validation and Error Handling

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_007
• Title: Input Validation and Error Handling
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: QA Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Input Validation
• Test Type: Functional/Negative
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Error Handling & Validation
• Component: Form Validation Engine

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [Negative, Validation, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Error-Handling], MOD-Validation, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Negative, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Point, AC1-AC7-AC19-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Low
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: No
• Business_Value: System reliability and user experience
• Customer_Impact: User experience and data integrity
• Regulatory_Compliance: N/A

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Low
• Failure_Impact: Medium
• Defect_Probability: High
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 10%
• Integration_Points: [Validation, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ValidationService, MX-ErrorHandler, MX-FormValidator, MX-InputSanitizer
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [POST /api/v1/read-cycles, PUT /api/v1/read-cycles/{id}, Form validation endpoints]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [read_cycles, validation_rules, error_logs]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: QA
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Engineering, Product]
• Report_Categories: [Quality-Assurance, Error-Handling, User-Experience]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium
• SLA_Monitoring: No
• Performance_Tracking: No

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC1, AC7, AC19, Input validation requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_TC_041]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC1: 100%, AC7: 100%, AC19: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Input validation rules: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Validation Service, MX-Error Handler Service
• Performance_Baseline: N/A (functional test)
• Data_Requirements: Existing read cycles for duplicate name testing
• Network_Requirements: Standard network connection
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication for form access

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Form validation service configured
  • Error handling system enabled
  • Existing read cycle with known name for duplicate testing
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Read cycle creation permissions
  • Form access permissions
• Test_Data:
• • Existing Cycle Name: "Existing Test Cycle"
  • Invalid Characters: <script>alert('xss')</script>, '; DROP TABLE read_cycles; --
  • Boundary Values: 0 days, 365 days, 366 days
  • Empty Values: "", null, undefined
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Authentication successful, form accessible]
• System_State: Form available for testing with validation rules active

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to create read cycle form	Form loads with validation enabled	N/A	Form visible, validation scripts loaded	Initial state
2	Submit form with empty required fields	Validation errors displayed for all required fields	Leave all fields empty	Error messages appear, form not submitted	Required field validation
3	Test duplicate name validation	Error message for duplicate name	"Existing Test Cycle"	Duplicate name error shown, form not submitted	Uniqueness validation
4	Test cycle name with special characters	XSS attempt blocked, sanitization applied	<script>alert('xss')</script>	Script tags removed/escaped, no XSS execution	XSS prevention
5	Test SQL injection in name field	SQL injection attempt blocked	'; DROP TABLE read_cycles; --	Input sanitized, no database damage	SQL injection prevention
6	Test cycle duration boundary - minimum	Zero duration rejected with error	0 days	Error: Duration must be between 1-90 days	Lower boundary
7	Test cycle duration boundary - maximum	90 days accepted, 91+ rejected	90 days (accept), 91 days (reject)	90 accepted, 91+ shows error	Upper boundary
8	Test negative duration values	Negative values rejected	-5 days	Error: Duration must be positive	Negative value validation
9	Test non-numeric duration	Non-numeric input rejected	"abc" days	Error: Duration must be numeric	Data type validation
10	Test extremely long cycle name	Long names handled appropriately	500+ character string	Error or truncation as per business rules	Length validation
11	Test special character combinations	Various special characters handled correctly	Unicode, emoji, special chars	Characters properly handled/rejected	Character set validation
12	Test area/sub-area validation	Invalid selections rejected	Non-existent area ID	Error: Invalid area selection	Referential validation
13	Test utility service validation	Invalid service selections rejected	Non-existent service ID	Error: Invalid utility service	Service validation
14	Verify error message clarity	Error messages are user-friendly and specific	Various invalid inputs	Clear, actionable error messages	User experience
15	Test error message persistence	Errors remain until corrected	Invalid input, then navigate	Errors persist until valid input provided	Error state management

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: All invalid inputs properly rejected with clear error messages
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • XSS and SQL injection attempts blocked
  • Boundary value validation works correctly
  • Error messages are user-friendly and actionable
  • Form state properly managed during validation
• Negative_Verification:
• • No malicious inputs bypass validation
  • System remains stable under invalid input stress
  • No data corruption occurs from invalid inputs
• Database_Verification: No invalid data persisted to database
• Integration_Verification: Validation service properly integrated
• Security_Verification: Security validation prevents malicious inputs

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Validation_Results: [All validation rules verification]
• Security_Test_Results: [XSS and injection prevention verification]
• Error_Message_Quality: [User experience validation]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Boundary_Test_Results: [Boundary value testing outcomes]
• Data_Integrity_Results: [Database protection verification]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC1 (Unique naming validation): ✅ Covered - Test validates duplicate name prevention
• AC7 (Duration validation): ✅ Covered - Test validates 1-90 day range enforcement
• AC19 (Clear error handling): ✅ Covered - Test validates error message clarity and handling
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for input validation requirements

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2. Conflict Detection and Management Test Cases

Test Case: MX02US02_TC_008

Title: Scheduling Conflict Detection and Prevention

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_008
• Title: Scheduling Conflict Detection and Prevention
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Business Logic Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Conflict Detection Engine
• Test Type: Functional/Business Logic
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Business Rule Enforcement
• Component: Schedule Conflict Manager

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [Negative, Scheduling, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Conflict-Detection], MOD-ConflictDetection, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-BusinessLogic, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point, AC4-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Operational integrity and resource management
• Customer_Impact: Prevents scheduling conflicts that could impact billing
• Regulatory_Compliance: Utility service continuity requirements

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Critical
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: Medium
• Maintenance_Effort: High

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 25%
• Integration_Points: [Scheduling, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Conflict-Engine]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ConflictDetector, MX-SchedulingService, MX-RouteManager, MX-DateValidator
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [POST /api/v1/schedules/validate, GET /api/v1/routes/conflicts, POST /api/v1/read-cycles/schedule]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [schedules, read_cycles, routes, route_assignments, conflicts]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Product, Operations]
• Report_Categories: [Business-Logic-Validation, Conflict-Management, Operational-Integrity]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: No

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC4, Business Rule 4, Conflict Detection Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_003, RC_TC_017, RC_TC_037]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC4: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [BR4: Route conflict prevention - 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Conflict Service, MX-Scheduling Service, MX-Route Service
• Performance_Baseline: < 1 second for conflict detection
• Data_Requirements: Existing scheduled read cycles with route assignments
• Network_Requirements: Standard network connection
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication with scheduling permissions

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Existing read cycle scheduled with specific routes
  • Conflict detection service running
  • Multiple routes available for testing
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Read cycle scheduling permissions
  • Route assignment permissions
  • Conflict detection access
• Test_Data:
• • Existing Scheduled Cycle: "Q1 Commercial Routes" (Routes: A, B, C, scheduled for Mar 1-15)
  • Test Routes: Route A, Route B, Route C, Route D
  • Conflict Dates: Mar 10-20 (overlapping), Apr 1-15 (non-overlapping)
• Prior_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_TC_003 must pass]
• System_State: Database with existing scheduled read cycles and route assignments

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Create new read cycle with conflicting routes	System detects potential conflict	Routes A, B (already scheduled Mar 1-15)	Conflict detection triggered	Conflict identification
2	Attempt to schedule overlapping dates	System prevents scheduling with clear error	Mar 10-20 schedule dates	Error: Routes already scheduled for overlapping period	Date conflict detection
3	Verify conflict error message	Clear, actionable error message displayed	N/A	Message specifies conflicting routes and dates	Error clarity
4	Test partial route conflict	System detects partial conflicts correctly	Routes A, D (A conflicts, D available)	Conflict detected for Route A only	Partial conflict handling
5	Schedule non-conflicting dates	System allows scheduling when no conflicts	Apr 1-15 schedule dates	Schedule accepted, no conflicts	Valid scheduling
6	Test same route, different dates	Non-overlapping dates allowed for same routes	Routes A, B for Apr 1-15	Schedule accepted for non-overlapping period	Date-based validation
7	Create cycle with non-conflicting routes	System accepts cycles with available routes	Routes D, E (not previously scheduled)	Cycle created successfully	Available route handling
8	Test edge case - adjacent dates	Adjacent date ranges allowed (no overlap)	Mar 16-30 (adjacent to Mar 1-15)	Schedule accepted, no overlap detected	Edge date handling
9	Test same start/end dates	Exact date matches prevented	Mar 1-15 (exact match)	Conflict detected, scheduling prevented	Exact match detection
10	Verify conflict resolution suggestions	System suggests alternative dates/routes	Conflict scenario	Alternative options provided	Conflict resolution
11	Test multiple cycle conflicts	System handles complex multi-cycle conflicts	Multiple existing cycles	All conflicts detected and reported	Complex conflict handling
12	Modify existing cycle to create conflict	System prevents modifications that create conflicts	Extend existing cycle dates	Modification blocked due to conflict	Modification validation
13	Delete conflicting cycle	Conflict resolution by removing existing cycle	Delete Mar 1-15 cycle	Previously blocked schedule now allowed	Conflict resolution
14	Test concurrent scheduling attempts	System handles simultaneous scheduling	Two users schedule same routes	First succeeds, second gets conflict error	Concurrency handling
15	Verify conflict audit trail	All conflict events logged in audit trail	N/A	Conflict detection and resolution logged	Audit tracking

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: System accurately detects and prevents scheduling conflicts for overlapping routes and dates
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Error messages clearly explain conflict details
  • Partial conflicts handled correctly
  • Alternative scheduling options provided
  • Conflict resolution updates system state properly
• Negative_Verification:
• • No invalid schedules bypass conflict detection
  • System doesn't create false positive conflicts
  • Concurrent access doesn't create race conditions
• Database_Verification: Conflict detection queries execute correctly
• Integration_Verification: Conflict service integrates properly with scheduling
• Performance_Verification: Conflict detection completes within 1 second

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Conflict_Detection_Results: [Accuracy of conflict identification]
• Resolution_Results: [Effectiveness of conflict resolution]
• Performance_Results: [Conflict detection response times]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Business_Logic_Results: [Validation of business rule enforcement]
• Concurrency_Results: [Multi-user conflict handling verification]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC4 (Prevent scheduling conflicts): ✅ Covered - Test validates comprehensive conflict detection and prevention
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for conflict detection requirements

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3. Data Export and Reporting Test Cases

Test Case: MX02US02_TC_009

Title: Data Export Functionality and Format Validation

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_009
• Title: Data Export Functionality and Format Validation
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Integration Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Data Export Engine
• Test Type: Functional/Integration
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Data Processing
• Component: Export Service

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Export, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Reporting], MOD-Export, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-Medium, Revenue-Impact-Low, Integration-Point, AC10-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: Low
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: No
• Business_Value: Data portability and external integration
• Customer_Impact: Operational flexibility and compliance reporting
• Regulatory_Compliance: Data export requirements for audits

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 6 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Medium
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 20%
• Integration_Points: [Export, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, File-System]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ExportService, MX-DataFormatter, MX-FileGenerator, MX-SecurityValidator
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [POST /api/v1/exports, GET /api/v1/exports/{id}/download, GET /api/v1/exports/status]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [read_cycles, routes, meters, export_jobs, export_audit]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Customer Success, Engineering]
• Report_Categories: [Data-Export, Integration-Capabilities, Customer-Experience]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium
• SLA_Monitoring: No
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC10, Data Export Requirements, Integration Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_023, RC_TC_024]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC10: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Data export security: 100%, Format compliance: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Export Service, File Storage System, Security Service
• Performance_Baseline: < 30 seconds for standard exports
• Data_Requirements: Read cycles with complete data for export testing
• Network_Requirements: Stable connection for file downloads
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication with export permissions

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Export service configured and running
  • File storage system accessible
  • Read cycles with complete data available
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Data export permissions
  • File download permissions
  • Read cycle access
• Test_Data:
• • Read Cycle: "Export Test Cycle" with 100+ meters
  • Export Formats: CSV, Excel, PDF
  • Data Categories: Meters, Routes, Audit Trail, Configuration
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Read cycle with data exists]
• System_State: Complete read cycle data available for export

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to read cycle details	Export options visible and accessible	Target cycle ID	Export buttons/links available	Export access
2	Click "Export Meters" option	Export dialog opens with format options	N/A	CSV, Excel, PDF options available	Format selection
3	Select CSV format	CSV export initiated	CSV format selection	Export job started, progress indicator shown	CSV export
4	Verify export progress	Progress indicator shows export status	N/A	Progress updates in real-time	Progress tracking
5	Download completed CSV	CSV file downloads successfully	N/A	File downloaded without errors	File delivery
6	Validate CSV format	CSV contains correct data and formatting	N/A	All meter data present, proper CSV format	Data accuracy
7	Verify CSV headers	Column headers match expected schema	N/A	Headers: Serial Number, Address, Type, Model, Status	Schema validation
8	Test Excel export	Excel file generates and downloads correctly	Excel format selection	.xlsx file downloads successfully	Excel format
9	Validate Excel formatting	Excel file properly formatted with styling	N/A	Proper columns, headers, basic formatting	Excel validation
10	Test PDF export	PDF generates with proper layout	PDF format selection	PDF file downloads with readable layout	PDF format
11	Export route information	Route data exports correctly	Routes export option	Route data file generated successfully	Route export
12	Export audit trail	Audit trail exports with complete history	Audit export option	Audit data file contains all logged activities	Audit export
13	Test large dataset export	System handles large exports efficiently	Cycle with 1000+ meters	Export completes within 30 seconds	Performance test
14	Verify export security	Only authorized data included in export	N/A	No unauthorized data in export files	Security validation
15	Test export audit logging	Export actions logged in audit trail	N/A	Export events logged with user and timestamp	Export auditing

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: All export formats generate correctly with accurate data
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Export performance meets timing requirements
  • File formats comply with standards
  • Security restrictions properly enforced
  • Export actions properly audited
• Negative_Verification:
• • Unauthorized users cannot access exports
  • Invalid format requests handled gracefully
  • Large exports don't cause system issues
• Database_Verification: Export data matches source database records
• Integration_Verification: Export service integrates properly with file storage
• Performance_Verification: Export operations complete within acceptable timeframes

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Data_Accuracy_Results: [Verification of exported data accuracy]
• Format_Validation_Results: [File format compliance verification]
• Performance_Results: [Export timing and efficiency measurements]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Security_Results: [Export security validation outcomes]
• File_Quality_Results: [Generated file quality assessment]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC10 (Data export functionality): ✅ Covered - Test validates comprehensive export capabilities
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for data export requirements

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4. Performance and Scalability Test Cases

Test Case: MX02US02_TC_010

Title: System Performance Under Concurrent User Load

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_010
• Title: System Performance Under Concurrent User Load
• Created By: Performance Test Lead
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Performance Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: System Performance
• Test Type: Performance/Load
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Performance
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Performance Testing
• Component: Complete System

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Performance, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Load-Testing], MOD-Performance, P1-Critical, Phase-Performance, Type-Load, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-End-to-End

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: System scalability and user experience
• Customer_Impact: System availability and responsiveness
• Regulatory_Compliance: N/A

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: High
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 30 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: Medium
• Data_Sensitivity: Low
• Failure_Impact: Critical
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: Medium
• Maintenance_Effort: High

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 5%
• Integration_Points: [Performance, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Load-Balancer]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-PerformanceMonitor, MX-LoadBalancer, MX-CacheManager, MX-DatabasePool
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [All critical API endpoints]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [All primary tables under load]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Infrastructure, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Performance-Dashboard, System-Scalability, SLA-Compliance]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [Performance Requirements, SLA Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_PERF_001, RC_PERF_002]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [Performance requirements: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Performance SLAs: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Performance Testing Environment
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+ (primary), Firefox 110+ (secondary)
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, All MX-Services, Load Balancer, Monitoring Tools
• Performance_Baseline:
• • Page load: < 3 seconds
  • API response: < 500ms
  • Concurrent users: 50+ without degradation
• Data_Requirements: Large dataset with 10,000+ meters and 100+ read cycles
• Network_Requirements: High-speed connection for load testing
• Security_Requirements: Performance test user accounts

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Performance testing environment configured
  • Load testing tools installed and configured
  • Monitoring tools active
  • Large test dataset populated
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Multiple test user accounts with various permissions
  • Performance monitoring access
• Test_Data:
• • Users: 50 concurrent test users
  • Data: 10,000 meters, 100 read cycles, 500 routes
  • Scenarios: Dashboard loading, cycle creation, route selection
• Prior_Test_Cases: [System functional and stable]
• System_State: Clean performance environment with full dataset

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Start performance monitoring	Monitoring tools active and collecting data	N/A	CPU, memory, database metrics being tracked	Baseline monitoring
2	Execute single user baseline	Establish single-user performance baseline	1 user scenario	Page loads < 3s, API responses < 500ms	Baseline establishment
3	Gradually increase to 10 users	System maintains performance with 10 users	10 concurrent users	Performance within 10% of baseline	Gradual scaling
4	Scale to 25 concurrent users	System performance remains acceptable	25 concurrent users	Page loads < 4s, API responses < 750ms	Mid-scale performance
5	Reach 50 concurrent users	Target concurrent user load maintained	50 concurrent users	System responsive, no timeouts	Target load
6	Monitor database performance	Database queries execute efficiently	N/A	Query times < 200ms, no connection pool exhaustion	Database scaling
7	Test peak load scenarios	System handles peak usage patterns	Mixed user activities	All operations complete successfully	Peak load handling
8	Execute stress test (75 users)	System gracefully handles above-target load	75 concurrent users	Degraded but functional performance	Stress testing
9	Monitor error rates	Error rates remain within acceptable limits	N/A	Error rate < 1%, no critical failures	Error monitoring
10	Test memory consumption	Memory usage remains stable	N/A	No memory leaks, reasonable memory usage	Memory testing
11	Verify load balancer performance	Load distribution works effectively	N/A	Requests distributed evenly across nodes	Load balancing
12	Test database connection pooling	Connection pool handles concurrent access	N/A	No connection exhaustion, pool efficiency	Connection management
13	Monitor cache performance	Caching improves response times	N/A	Cache hit rates > 80%, performance improvement	Cache effectiveness
14	Execute sustained load test	System maintains performance over time	30-minute sustained test	No performance degradation over time	Endurance testing
15	Verify recovery after load	System returns to normal after load removal	Reduce to 1 user	Performance returns to baseline levels	Recovery testing

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: System maintains acceptable performance under target concurrent user load
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Database performance scales appropriately
  • Memory usage remains stable
  • Load balancing distributes requests effectively
  • Error rates stay within acceptable limits
• Negative_Verification:
• • System doesn't crash under maximum load
  • No data corruption occurs under stress
  • Performance degrades gracefully beyond capacity
• Database_Verification: Database performance metrics meet requirements
• Integration_Verification: All system components scale together
• Performance_Verification: All SLA requirements met under load

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Performance_Metrics: [Response times, throughput, error rates]
• Resource_Utilization: [CPU, memory, database utilization]
• Scalability_Results: [Concurrent user handling capacity]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Bottleneck_Analysis: [Performance bottleneck identification]
• SLA_Compliance: [Verification of SLA requirements]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• Performance Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test validates system performance under load
• SLA Requirements: ✅ Covered - Test verifies SLA compliance under concurrent usage
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for performance requirements

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5. Integration and API Test Cases

Test Case: MX02US02_TC_001

Title: Read Cycle Creation API Endpoint Comprehensive Testing

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_001
• Title: Read Cycle Creation API Endpoint Comprehensive Testing
• Created By: API Test Lead
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: API Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Read Cycle API
• Test Type: API/Integration
• Test Level: Integration
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: API Testing
• Component: Read Cycle Service API

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, API, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Integration], MOD-API, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-API, Platform-Both, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Core system integration capability
• Customer_Impact: System interoperability and automation
• Regulatory_Compliance: API security and data protection

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: Critical
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Medium

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 30%
• Integration_Points: [API, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Authentication]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-ReadCycleAPI, MX-ValidationService, MX-AuthService, MX-DataService
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Both
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [POST /api/v1/read-cycles, GET /api/v1/read-cycles/{id}, PUT /api/v1/read-cycles/{id}]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [read_cycles, routes, areas, utility_services]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Integration Partners, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [API-Performance, Integration-Health, System-Reliability]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [API Requirements, Integration Requirements, AC1, AC7]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_API_002]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [API functionality: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [API validation rules: 100%]

Criticality Level: 9

Test Environment:

• Environment: API Testing Environment
• Browser/Version: N/A (API testing)
• Device/OS: Test automation server
• Screen_Resolution: N/A
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-ReadCycle Service, MX-Auth Service, API Gateway
• Performance_Baseline: < 500ms response time
• Data_Requirements: Valid test data for API payload testing
• Network_Requirements: Stable connection to API endpoints
• Security_Requirements: Valid API tokens and authentication

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • API testing environment configured
  • Valid API authentication tokens
  • Test data prepared for various scenarios
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • API access permissions
  • Read cycle creation permissions via API
• Test_Data:
• • Valid Payload: Complete read cycle data structure
  • Invalid Payloads: Missing fields, invalid data types
  • Authentication Tokens: Valid, expired, invalid tokens
• Prior_Test_Cases: [API service is running and accessible]
• System_State: Clean API environment with test data

API Endpoint: POST /api/v1/read-cycles

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Send valid read cycle payload	Returns 201 Created with cycle ID	Valid JSON payload	Status 201, response contains cycle ID	Success scenario
2	Verify response structure	Contains all required fields	N/A	Response schema matches specification	Response validation
3	Validate response timing	API responds within 500ms	N/A	Response time < 500ms	Performance SLA
4	Check database record creation	Read cycle saved correctly in database	N/A	Database record matches API payload	Data persistence
5	Test duplicate name validation	Returns 409 Conflict for duplicate names	Duplicate cycle name	Status 409, clear error message	Business rule validation
6	Send payload with missing required fields	Returns 400 Bad Request with field errors	Missing required fields	Status 400, specific field errors	Input validation
7	Test invalid data types	Returns 400 Bad Request for type errors	Invalid data types	Status 400, data type error messages	Type validation
8	Test unauthorized access	Returns 401 Unauthorized	Invalid/missing token	Status 401, authentication error	Security validation
9	Test expired token	Returns 401 Unauthorized	Expired authentication token	Status 401, token expiration error	Token validation
10	Test invalid area/utility service	Returns 400 Bad Request for invalid references	Non-existent area/service IDs	Status 400, referential integrity error	Referential validation
11	Test boundary values	Handles edge cases correctly	Duration: 1 day, 90 days	Valid values accepted, invalid rejected	Boundary testing
12	Test extremely large payloads	Handles large requests appropriately	Large JSON payload	Request processed or rejected appropriately	Payload size testing
13	Test malformed JSON	Returns 400 Bad Request for invalid JSON	Malformed JSON syntax	Status 400, JSON parsing error	JSON validation
14	Test concurrent API calls	Handles simultaneous requests correctly	Multiple concurrent requests	All requests processed correctly	Concurrency testing
15	Verify audit trail creation	API call logged in audit trail	N/A	API usage logged with user and timestamp	Audit logging

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: API correctly creates read cycles and returns appropriate responses
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Response times meet performance requirements
  • Input validation works correctly
  • Error messages are clear and actionable
  • Database operations complete successfully
• Negative_Verification:
• • Invalid requests properly rejected
  • Security controls prevent unauthorized access
  • Malformed requests handled gracefully
• Database_Verification: API operations correctly persist data
• Integration_Verification: API integrates properly with all dependent services
• Performance_Verification: API responses meet timing requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [ Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080, Tablet-1024x768
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Authentication Service, MX-Route Service, MX-Billing Service
• Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds page load
• Data_Requirements: Valid routes, areas, utility services in test database
• Network_Requirements: Stable internet connection
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication token

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • User logged in as Meter Reading Supervisor
  • Test database populated with sample routes and areas
  • MX services running and accessible
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Read Cycle Creation access
  • Route visibility permissions
  • Area and utility service access
• Test_Data:
• • Read Cycle Name: "April 2025 Commercial District Test"
  • Area: "Downtown Commercial"
  • Sub Area: "Financial District"
  • Utility Service: "Water"
  • Cycle Duration: 30 days
• Prior_Test_Cases: [Authentication successful, Dashboard accessible]
• System_State: Clean state with no conflicting read cycles

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to Read Cycles section	Read Cycles page loads successfully with dashboard counters visible	N/A	Page loads < 3s, counters display	Performance check
2	Verify dashboard counters display	Active, Completed, Delayed counters show current values	N/A	Counters are numeric and >= 0	Data integrity
3	Click "Create Read Cycle" button	Create Read Cycle form opens in new page/modal	N/A	Form displays all required fields	UI validation
4	Verify form field visibility	All required fields are visible and enabled	N/A	Name, Area, Sub Area, Utility Service, Duration fields present	Form structure
5	Enter Read Cycle Name	Field accepts input without validation errors	"April 2025 Commercial District Test"	Text entered successfully, no error messages	Input validation
6	Select Area from dropdown	Dropdown opens and shows available areas	N/A	Areas list populated from database	Data population
7	Choose specific area	Area selection updates sub-area dropdown	"Downtown Commercial"	Sub-area dropdown enables and populates	Dynamic filtering
8	Select Sub Area	Sub area selection filters correctly	"Financial District"	Selection accepted, no errors	Dependent dropdown
9	Select Utility Service	Service dropdown shows available options	N/A	Services list populated	Service integration
10	Choose utility service	Service selection accepted	"Water"	Selection confirmed	Service validation
11	Enter Cycle Duration	Numeric field accepts valid duration	30	Value accepted, within 1-90 range	Business rule validation
12	Click "Save" or "Next" button	Form validation passes, proceeds to route selection	N/A	No validation errors, route selection opens	Form submission
13	Verify data persistence	Form data maintained during navigation	N/A	Previously entered data still visible	Data persistence

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: Read cycle creation form accepts valid data and navigates to route selection
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Form field validation works correctly
  • Dropdown dependencies function properly
  • Data persistence during navigation
  • Performance meets < 3 second requirement
• Negative_Verification:
• • No duplicate names accepted
  • Required fields properly enforced
  • Duration within 1-90 day range enforced
• Database_Verification: Read cycle record created with correct data structure
• Integration_Verification: MX services respond correctly to form submissions

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Performance_Results: [Page load time, API response times]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Environment_Issues: [Any environment-related problems]
• Data_Quality_Issues: [Any test data problems encountered]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC1 (Unique naming): ✅ Covered - Test validates unique name requirement
• AC7 (Duration 1-90 days): ✅ Covered - Test validates duration range
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for covered criteria

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Test Case: MX02US02_TC_002

Title: Route Selection with Real-time Meter Count Updates

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_002
• Title: Route Selection with Real-time Meter Count Updates
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: QA Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Route Selection & Meter Analytics
• Test Type: Functional/Integration
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Real-time Data Processing
• Component: Route Selection Interface

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Real-time], MOD-RouteSelection, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Integration, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Point, AC3-AC5-AC6-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: High
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Operational efficiency and resource optimization
• Customer_Impact: Direct impact on field operations planning
• Regulatory_Compliance: Meter reading accuracy requirements

Quality Metrics:

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

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 40%
• Integration_Points: [Meter, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Real-time-Updates]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-RouteService, MX-MeterService, MX-AnalyticsService, MX-RealTimeUpdater
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [GET /api/v1/routes, GET /api/v1/routes/{id}/meters/count, GET /api/v1/meters/conditions]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [routes, meters, meter_conditions, meter_categories]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Product, Operations]
• Report_Categories: [Performance-Dashboard, Real-time-Processing, Integration-Health]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: High
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC3, AC5, AC6, Business Rule 3, Business Rule 4]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_TC_005, RC_TC_016]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC3: 100%, AC5: 100%, AC6: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [BR3: Real-time updates - 100%, BR4: Route validation - 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080, Tablet-1024x768
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Route Service, MX-Meter Service, MX-Analytics Service, WebSocket connection
• Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds for real-time updates
• Data_Requirements: Routes with meters, meter conditions, meter categories
• Network_Requirements: Stable WebSocket connection for real-time updates
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication token with route access permissions

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Read cycle creation form at route selection step
  • WebSocket connection established for real-time updates
  • Test routes with known meter counts available
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Route access permissions
  • Meter visibility permissions
  • Analytics dashboard access
• Test_Data:
• • Available Routes:
  • • Downtown Commercial (128 meters, Manual read type)
    • North Residential (215 meters, Photo read type)
    • Industrial Zone East (78 meters, Smart read type)
  • Meter Conditions: Normal, Faulty, RCNT, Disconnected
  • Meter Categories: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government, Agricultural
• Prior_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001 must pass]
• System_State: Clean database state with test routes populated

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to route selection step	Route selection interface loads with available routes table	N/A	Table displays with columns: Route Name, Read Type, Meters, Premises	UI structure validation
2	Verify initial meter dashboard	Right panel shows system-wide meter statistics	N/A	System-wide meters: 850 total, breakdown by status	Initial data load
3	Verify routes table population	Available routes display with accurate data	N/A	Routes show correct meter counts and read types	Data accuracy
4	Select first route checkbox	Route selection triggers real-time dashboard update	Downtown Commercial	Dashboard "Meters in This Cycle" updates to 128	Real-time update
5	Verify update timing	Dashboard updates within 2 seconds of selection	N/A	Update timestamp < 2 seconds	Performance requirement
6	Check meter condition updates	Meter conditions section reflects selected route meters	N/A	Normal, Faulty, RCNT counts update for selected route	Condition tracking
7	Verify meter category updates	Category distribution updates for selected route	N/A	Residential, Commercial, etc. counts reflect selection	Category analytics
8	Select additional route	Cumulative counts update correctly	North Residential	Total meters now 343 (128+215)	Cumulative calculation
9	Verify cumulative accuracy	All dashboard sections show combined totals	N/A	All metrics reflect both selected routes	Mathematical accuracy
10	Test "Select All" functionality	All available routes selected, dashboard shows total counts	N/A	All checkboxes selected, dashboard shows complete totals	Bulk selection
11	Use search functionality	Routes filter based on search term	"Commercial"	Only routes containing "Commercial" visible	Search filtering
12	Clear search	All routes visible again	N/A	Full routes list restored	Search reset
13	Use "Clear All" button	All selections cleared, dashboard resets to zero	N/A	No routes selected, cycle meters = 0	Bulk deselection
14	Re-select required routes for final test	Dashboard updates with final selection	Selected routes	Final counts accurate for test completion	Final state setup
15	Verify data persistence	Selected routes maintained during page interactions	N/A	Selections persist through UI interactions	State management

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: Real-time meter count updates accurately reflect route selections within 2 seconds
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • Search functionality filters routes correctly
  • Select All/Clear All functions work properly
  • Meter condition and category breakdowns update correctly
  • Cumulative calculations are mathematically accurate
• Negative_Verification:
• • Cannot proceed with zero routes selected
  • Invalid searches return appropriate empty results
  • Network interruptions don't corrupt dashboard state
• Database_Verification: Route selections match database meter counts
• Integration_Verification: WebSocket updates function correctly
• Performance_Verification: All updates complete within 2-second SLA

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Performance_Results: [Update response times, dashboard load times]
• Real_Time_Performance: [WebSocket update latency measurements]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Network_Issues: [Any connectivity problems]
• Data_Accuracy_Results: [Verification of calculation accuracy]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• AC3 (Real-time route selection updates): ✅ Covered - Test validates real-time dashboard updates
• AC5 (Meter condition metrics): ✅ Covered - Test verifies condition tracking updates
• AC6 (Meter category distribution): ✅ Covered - Test validates category distribution updates
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for covered criteria

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Test Case: MX02US02_TC_003

Title: Read Cycle Scheduling with Multiple Frequencies

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_003
• Title: Read Cycle Scheduling with Multiple Frequencies
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: QA Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Scheduling Engine
• Test Type: Functional/Business Logic
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P2-High
• Execution Phase: Regression
• Automation Status: Manual
• Test Category: Business Process Automation
• Component: Schedule Configuration Interface

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Billing, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Scheduling], MOD-Scheduling, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Customer-Enterprise, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Point, Business-Logic-Complex

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: Enterprise
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Should-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: Yes
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Operational automation and consistency
• Customer_Impact: Billing cycle reliability
• Regulatory_Compliance: Regular reading requirements

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Medium
• Complexity_Level: High
• Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Medium
• Failure_Impact: High
• Defect_Probability: Medium
• Test_Stability: Medium
• Maintenance_Effort: High

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 35%
• Integration_Points: [Billing, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Scheduling-Engine]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-SchedulingService, MX-CronJobManager, MX-CalendarService, MX-NotificationService
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [POST /api/v1/read-cycles/{id}/schedule, GET /api/v1/schedules/preview, PUT /api/v1/schedules/{id}]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [schedules, read_cycles, schedule_occurrences, cron_jobs]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Product
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Operations, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Business-Process-Automation, Scheduling-Reliability, Customer-Experience]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: No
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: No

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [Business Rule 9, Schedule Configuration Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_TC_002, RC_TC_008]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [Scheduling Requirements: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [BR9: Schedule frequency validation - 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+, Edge Latest
• Device/OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+
• Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
• Dependencies: PostgreSQL, MX-Scheduling Service, MX-Calendar Service, Cron Job Service
• Performance_Baseline: N/A (functional test)
• Data_Requirements: Existing read cycle ready for scheduling
• Network_Requirements: Stable connection for schedule persistence
• Security_Requirements: Valid authentication token with scheduling permissions

Prerequisites:

• Setup_Requirements:
• • Read cycle created and ready for scheduling
  • Scheduling service configured and running
  • Calendar service available for date calculations
• User_Roles_Permissions:
• • Schedule creation permissions
  • Read cycle management access
  • Calendar access permissions
• Test_Data:
• • Existing Read Cycle: "Test Commercial Q2"
  • Various frequency options: Once, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly
  • Test dates: Current date + 1 day, Current date + 1 year
• Prior_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_TC_002 must pass]
• System_State: Read cycle exists and is in schedulable state

Test Procedure:

Step #	Action	Expected Result	Input Data	Verification Points	Comments
1	Navigate to read cycles list	Read cycles table displays with created cycle	N/A	Target read cycle visible with Schedule button	Navigation check
2	Click Schedule button for target cycle	Schedule configuration dialog/modal opens	Read cycle ID	Modal displays with frequency dropdown	UI modal display
3	Verify default frequency selection	"Once" is pre-selected by default	N/A	"Once" option selected, date picker visible	Default state
4	Select execution date for "Once"	Date picker allows future date selection	Tomorrow's date	Date accepted, no validation errors	Date validation
5	Preview next occurrence	System shows next run date preview	N/A	Tomorrow's date shown as next occurrence	Preview calculation
6	Change frequency to "Weekly"	UI updates to show day-of-week selector	"Weekly"	Day selector appears, date picker hidden	UI state change
7	Select day of week	Day selection updates preview	"Monday"	Next Monday shown as next run date	Weekly calculation
8	Set schedule end date	End date picker accepts future date	1 year from now	End date accepted and saved	End date validation
9	Verify next 5 occurrences preview	System calculates and displays upcoming runs	N/A	5 consecutive Mondays listed	Preview accuracy
10	Test "Monthly" frequency	UI shows date-of-month selector	"Monthly"	Date selector (1-31) appears	Monthly UI
11	Select day of month	Monthly date selection works	15th	15th of each month in preview	Monthly calculation
12	Test "Quarterly" frequency	UI shows month and day selectors	"Quarterly"	Month dropdown and day selector appear	Quarterly UI
13	Configure quarterly schedule	Quarter settings saved correctly	March, 15th	March 15, June 15, Sep 15, Dec 15 in preview	Quarterly logic
14	Test "Yearly" frequency	UI shows month and day selectors	"Yearly"	Annual date selector appears	Yearly UI
15	Configure yearly schedule	Annual date selection works	April 1st	April 1st of each year in preview	Yearly calculation
16	Save schedule configuration	Schedule saves successfully	Final configuration	Success message, schedule persisted	Save operation
17	Verify schedule in read cycle details	Schedule information appears in cycle details	N/A	Next run date and frequency displayed	Data persistence
18	Check schedule list/management	Schedule appears in system schedule list	N/A	Schedule listed with correct parameters	System integration

Verification Points:

• Primary_Verification: All schedule frequency types configure correctly and calculate accurate next run dates
• Secondary_Verifications:
• • UI dynamically updates based on frequency selection
  • Preview calculations are mathematically correct
  • Schedule persistence works across all frequency types
  • End date validation prevents past dates
• Negative_Verification:
• • Past dates rejected for execution dates
  • Invalid frequency combinations prevented
  • End dates before start dates rejected
• Database_Verification: Schedule records created with correct cron expressions
• Integration_Verification: Scheduling service accepts all frequency configurations
• Business_Logic_Verification: All frequency calculations match business requirements

Test Results Template:

• Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
• Actual_Results: [To be filled during execution]
• Execution_Date: [Date of execution]
• Executed_By: [Tester name]
• Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
• Schedule_Accuracy_Results: [Verification of date calculations]
• UI_Behavior_Results: [Dynamic UI updates verification]
• Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
• Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence file references]
• Business_Logic_Issues: [Any calculation errors found]
• Integration_Results: [Scheduling service integration verification]

Acceptance Criteria Coverage:

• Scheduling Requirements (Business Rule 9): ✅ Covered - All frequency types tested and validated
• Coverage_Percentage: 100% for scheduling functionality

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Test Case: MX02US02_TC_004

Title: Dashboard Counters Real-time Updates and Accuracy

Test Case Metadata:

• Test Case ID: MX02US02_TC_004
• Title: Dashboard Counters Real-time Updates and Accuracy
• Created By: Test Automation Team
• Created Date: 2025-01-24
• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: 2025-01-24
• Test Case Owner: Performance Test Lead
• Review Status: Approved
• Approval Date: 2025-01-24

Classification:

• Module/Feature: Dashboard Analytics
• Test Type: Functional/Performance
• Test Level: System
• Priority: P1-Critical
• Execution Phase: Smoke
• Automation Status: Automated
• Test Category: Real-time Data Visualization
• Component: Dashboard Counter Components

Enhanced Tags: Tags: [HappyPath, Consumer, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Real-time, Dashboard], MOD-Dashboard, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Performance, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-End-to-End, AC2-Coverage

Business Context:

• Customer_Segment: All
• Revenue_Impact: Medium
• Business_Priority: Must-Have
• Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
• Compliance_Required: No
• SLA_Related: Yes
• Business_Value: Operational visibility and decision support
• Customer_Impact: Management oversight and planning
• Regulatory_Compliance: N/A

Quality Metrics:

• Risk_Level: Low
• Complexity_Level: Medium
• Expected_Execution_Time: 4 minutes
• Reproducibility_Score: High
• Data_Sensitivity: Low
• Failure_Impact: High
• Defect_Probability: Low
• Test_Stability: High
• Maintenance_Effort: Low

Coverage Tracking:

• Feature_Coverage: 20%
• Integration_Points: [Consumer, MX-Service, Database, Cross-service, Real-time-Updates]
• Code_Module_Mapped: MX-DashboardService, MX-CounterService, MX-RealTimeUpdater, MX-CacheManager
• Requirement_Coverage: Complete
• Cross_Platform_Support: Web
• API_Endpoints_Covered: [GET /api/v1/dashboard/counters, GET /api/v1/read-cycles/status-counts, WebSocket /ws/dashboard-updates]
• Database_Tables_Involved: [read_cycles, cycle_status_log, dashboard_cache]

Stakeholder Reporting:

• Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
• Secondary_Stakeholders: [Product, Customer Success]
• Report_Categories: [Performance-Dashboard, Real-time-Processing, User-Experience]
• Trend_Tracking: Yes
• Executive_Visibility: Yes
• Customer_Impact_Level: Medium
• SLA_Monitoring: Yes
• Performance_Tracking: Yes

Requirements Traceability:

• Related_Requirements: [AC2, Dashboard Requirements, Real-time Update Requirements]
• User_Story_ID: UMS-001
• Epic_ID: READ-CYCLE-MGMT
• Related_Bugs: N/A
• Related_Test_Cases: [RC_TC_001, RC_TC_015, RC_TC_029]
• Acceptance_Criteria_Coverage: [AC2: 100%]
• Business_Rules_Coverage: [Dashboard accuracy requirements: 100%]

Test Environment:

• Environment: Staging
• Browser/Version: Chrome 115+, Firefox 110+,