testitapaussarja

Testitapaussarja, literally “test case series” in Finnish, refers to a structured collection of test cases designed to validate a software system's behavior under predefined conditions. It is a foundational element of software quality assurance and is used to verify functionality, reliability, and performance, to reproduce defects, and to demonstrate test coverage to stakeholders. A testitapaussarja typically targets a specific feature or risk area and is written to be repeatable and traceable to requirements.

A typical testitapaussarja includes scope and objectives, preconditions and test environment, test data, a sequence of test steps, expected results, postconditions, and acceptance criteria. Each test case within the series should be independently executable and linked to one or more requirements or risk items. Traceability matrices, risk-based prioritization, and version control are common practices to maintain alignment with evolving software.

During execution, results are recorded, defects are linked to the corresponding test cases, and metrics such as pass rate, defect density, and test coverage are reported. Testitapaussarjat can be executed manually or automated, and may form part of larger test plans or test suites. They are especially important in regulated industries where demonstrable traceability and repeatability are required.

See also: test case, test suite, test plan, quality assurance.