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Here’s a breakdown of how to create test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts for
database testing:
Test Scenarios
A test scenario outlines a high-level view of what needs to be tested. Here are some examples:
1. Validate Data Integrity
o Ensure primary and foreign key constraints are enforced.
2. Verify CRUD Operations
o Test Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations for a specific table.
3. Check Backup and Restore Functionality
o Validate that the database can be backed up and restored accurately.
4. Test Query Performance
o Measure the execution time of frequently used queries.
Test Cases
A test case provides a detailed description of the inputs, actions, and expected outcomes.
Here’s how to structure them based on the scenarios:
Example: Test Case for Data Integrity
Test Case ID: TC_DB_01
Title: Validate Primary Key Constraint
Preconditions: A table with a defined primary key exists.
Test Steps:
1. Attempt to insert a row with a duplicate primary key.
2. Attempt to insert a row with a null primary key.
Expected Result: The database should reject the inserts and return an error message.
Example: Test Case for CRUD Operations
Test Case ID: TC_DB_02
Title: Verify Create Operation
Preconditions: The database is accessible and a table exists.
Test Steps:
1. Execute an INSERT statement to add a new record.
2. Execute a SELECT statement to retrieve the record.
Expected Result: The record should be present in the result set.
Test Scripts
A test script is a set of instructions that automate the execution of test cases. Here’s how to
create one:
Example: Test Script for Validate Primary Key Constraint
-- Test Script for TC_DB_01: Validate Primary Key Constraint
-- Step 1: Attempt to insert a duplicate primary key
INSERT INTO employees (id, name) VALUES (1, 'John Doe');
INSERT INTO employees (id, name) VALUES (1, 'Jane Smith'); -- Duplicate
-- Expected: Error message
-- Step 2: Attempt to insert a null primary key
INSERT INTO employees (id, name) VALUES (NULL, 'John Doe');
-- Expected: Error message
Example: Test Script for Verify Create Operation
-- Test Script for TC_DB_02: Verify Create Operation
-- Step 1: Insert a new record
INSERT INTO employees (id, name) VALUES (2, 'Alice Johnson');
-- Step 2: Select to verify the record is created
SELECT * FROM employees WHERE id = 2;
-- Expected Result: Record should be returned with id = 2 and name = 'Alice Johnson'
Summary
Test Scenarios provide a high-level overview of what you need to test.
Test Cases detail specific conditions and expected results for each scenario.
Test Scripts automate the execution of test cases using SQL or other programming
languages.
This structure helps ensure clarity and thoroughness in your database testing efforts!
