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Q: Is it necessary to create the maximum number of test cases specified in the terms of the task?

The «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course is limited to 12 test cases, but you can create fewer. For the «Fundamentals of Software Testing» course you need to create no more than 6 test cases. More than 6 test cases will not be evaluated.

Q: Will there be an example of a test case?

Yes, you can find examples of test cases in your personal account in the «Documents» section.

Q: Should the description and steps of the test case in English be described in a passive or active voice?

Steps should be described in an active voice, results and preconditions in a passive voice.

Q: Is the number of steps in a test case unlimited?

As usual, test cases describe at least 2 steps, but no more than 9-10 steps.

Q: Is it needed to do test runs of created test cases in the homework?

No, as part of your homework, you do not need to do test runs of the created test cases.

Q: How will notifications about test cases be received?

An information letter will be sent to the mail after checking the test cases. For the «Software Testing: Basics and Practice» course, detailed comments for each test case will be printed in the letter.

Q: For what functionality can test cases be created, except for those suggested in the homework?

You can describe test cases for any functionality of the Opencart test website, for which two scenarios are possible - positive and negative.

Q: Can I cover several invalid data for testing one functionality in one test case, so I don't write test cases separately?

Yes, it is better to describe the input of several invalid data for testing one functionality by one test case, and do not create duplicates, since duplicates will be closed.

Q: What test cases should I write: negative and positive?

Yes, both negative and positive test cases are welcome.

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