Identifier
Assign a unique identifier and version number. Include related requirement IDs to enable traceability between test results and source requirements during audits and change control.
Business Test Cases document expected behavior and provide objective criteria for acceptance, reducing defects and improving traceability. When executed and retained as records, electronically signed test cases can meet legal admissibility standards under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and applicable state UETA rules.
Business analysts, QA engineers, product owners, and compliance teams draft and use Business Test Cases across development and operational teams.
Test case authorship varies by organization; smaller teams combine roles while enterprises maintain separate QA and compliance ownership.
Assign a unique identifier and version number. Include related requirement IDs to enable traceability between test results and source requirements during audits and change control.
List system state, user roles, test data, and environment setup steps required before execution. Include data reset procedures and clarification of mock vs production data to reduce ambiguity and flakiness.
Provide numbered, actionable steps with exact inputs, navigation paths, expected UI elements or API calls, and any timing or sequencing constraints so any tester can reproduce the case reliably.
Describe the precise expected outcome, including success criteria, database state changes, logs to inspect, and UI or API response codes. Specify tolerances and exact error messages that determine pass or fail.
Provide sample data sets, anonymized production extracts where permitted, and scripts or instructions to generate synthetic data. Note dependencies and isolation requirements to prevent collisions in parallel or CI test runs.
Link each test case to requirement IDs, related defect tickets, and release notes. Record execution results, tester identity, timestamp, environment, and attachments to support audits and compliance reviews.
| Workflow field name and configuration settings | Field | Configuration details and default values |
|---|---|
| Signer authentication and signature field | Require email link or SMS code; optional KBA |
| Conditional fields and branching logic | Show fields only when preconditions are met |
| Attachment and evidence capture settings | Allow file uploads and embed log snapshots |
| Retention and export options configuration | Set retention, PDF export, and audit trail export |
Delivery channels and technical requirements for sharing Business Test Cases electronically across teams and with external stakeholders.
Record when case was authored and versioned
Mark planned execution date and actual run date
Associate repair tickets and retest timelines
Obtain stakeholder sign-off before release
Begin retention after final approval and export