Which of the following defines the expected results of a test?

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Options

• ATest case specification.
• BTest design specification.
• CTest procedure specification.
• DTest results.

• A
  70% (21)
• B
  17% (5)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  10% (3)

Explanation

A Test Case Specification defines the expected results of a test by documenting the inputs, execution conditions, and anticipated outcomes for a specific test scenario. This is its primary purpose - it tells you exactly what "success" looks like before you run the test.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (Test Design Specification) describes the overall approach and techniques for testing a feature - the strategy, not specific expected results.
• C (Test Procedure Specification) outlines the steps to execute a test (the "how"), not what the outcome should be.
• D (Test Results) records what actually happened after a test ran - the opposite of what was expected beforehand.

Memory tip: Think of a Test Case like a recipe card - it lists the ingredients (inputs), the dish you expect (expected results), and the serving conditions. The other documents are the cookbook (design), the cooking steps (procedure), and the food critic's review (results).

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