Using a test case record

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:

The table below shows the user tasks for a test case record 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.


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