A test case record represents a unit of behavior that requires validation
in the system under test. Although a test case record allows you to associate
a test script, this test script cannot be executed with the test case. A reference
to a test script is supported for a test case so that any child configured
test case records can inherit the test script reference from the parent test
case.
The goal of test management is to specify the testing effort in terms of
discrete, well-organized test cases, so that the system can be reliably tested,
and the results of those tests can be easily disseminated to the development
team.
Note: If the Rational RequisitePro integration version 1.8 package is applied
to a schema that supports Rational® ClearQuest® Test
Manager, a Requirements page is added to selected records,
which can include test case records.
A test case is the concept that connects test planning, execution, and
reporting activities:
- A test case record is associated with a single, parent test plan record.
- A test case record is associated with child configured test case records.
- Use the Requirements page to define
test inputs (Rational ClearQuest requirement records) for specific test cases.
- Use the Rational ClearQuest queries
supplied with Rational ClearQuest Test
Manager to review and analyze test coverage for test cases and test results
for associated configured test case records.
The table below shows the user tasks for a test case that each Rational
ClearQuest client supports:
Client |
Supported user tasks |
Rational ClearQuest for Windows® client |
Associate with:- Iteration record
- Parent test plan record
- Rational ClearQuest requirement
record (if using the Rational RequisitePro® integration
version 1.8)
|
Rational ClearQuest Web client |
Associate with:- Iteration record
- Parent test plan record
- Rational ClearQuest requirement
record (if using the Rational RequisitePro integration
version 1.8)
|
Rational ClearQuest Client |
Associate with:- Iteration
- Parent test plan
- Rational ClearQuest requirement
record (if using the Rational RequisitePro integration
version 1.8)
- Default test script
- Test motivator file
In addition, you can:- Open the associated test script
- Open the associated test motivator file
|
Rational ClearQuest Client for Eclipse |
Associate with:- Iteration record
- Parent test plan record
- Rational ClearQuest requirement
record (if using the Rational RequisitePro integration
version 1.8)
- Default test script
- Test motivator file
In addition, you can:- Open the associated test script
- Open the associated test motivator file
|
For more information, see Creating a test case record.