Test Condition vs Test Scenario: What's the Difference?

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What is a Test Scenario?

A Test Scenario is a probable way or method to test an Application. It is defined as a real-life functionality that can be tested for an application under test. A test scenario puts a tester in the end user’s position to figure out real-world scenarios and use cases of the Application under test. It is also called Test Possibility.

Test Condition

Test Condition in software testing is the specification that a tester must follow for testing a software application. Test condition is a specific set of constraints which can contain functionalities like transactions, functions or structural elements for test cases in order to test the software application. Test conditions help to ensure that a software application is bug-free.

Test Condition are derived from real-life test scenarios and use cases. There can be multiple Test Conditions in a Test Scenario.

Difference between Test Scenario and Test Condition is a very common FAQ amongst QA beginners.

KEY DIFFERENCE

  • Test Scenario is a way to test an application whereas Test Condition is a constraint that should be followed for testing an application.
  • Test Scenario can be a single or group of test cases whereas Test Condition is a piece of functionality.
  • Test Scenario helps reduce complexity while Test Condition helps to ensure that an application is bug-free.
  • Test Scenario covers wide range of possibilities while Test Condition is very specific.

Below is a detailed comparison

Difference between Test Condition vs Test Case

Difference between Test Condition vs Test Case

Test Scenario
Test Condition
  • The test scenario is a possible way to test an application.
  • The test condition is the constraint that you should follow to test an application.
  • Test scenario can be a single or a group of test cases
  • Test condition can be a piece of functionality or anything you want to verify. In simple terms the goal of a test cases
  • It is important when the time is less and most team members understand the details from one line scenario
  • It is an item or event of a system that could be verified by one or more test cases. Eg; transaction, function, structural element etc.
  • Good Test coverage can be achieved by dividing application in test scenarios which reduces the complexity
  • Good Test Condition ensure a system is bug-free
  • The test scenario is rather vague and covers a wide range of possibilities
  • Test condition are very specific
Test Scenario Example: For testing, you have so many ways like positive testing, negative testing, BVA etc. Test Condition Example: When User Name and Password are valid then an application will move forward

 

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