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📖 What is Test Basis?

The Test Basis is the body of knowledge or documentation used as the foundation for test analysis and design. It includes any information, such as requirements specifications, architecture diagrams, or user stories, from which test cases and test conditions are derived.

🥋 Sensei Says:

"Always trace your tests back to a test basis! The exam will emphasize that a strong test basis is critical for ensuring comprehensive coverage and determining expected results."

📚 Certification: Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL-v4.0)

🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Test Basis?

▸ Traceability
▸ Test conditions
▸ Documentation

🎯 How does Test Basis appear on the CTFL-v4.0 Exam?

Deriving test cases from a requirements document.

Questions asking what you use to figure out what needs to be tested.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What can be used as a test basis?

Requirements specifications, architecture diagrams, user stories, risk analysis reports, and even legacy code can serve as a test basis.

Why is traceability to the test basis important?

It ensures adequate test coverage and helps assess the impact of changes to the requirements.

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