Test Condition vs Test Scenario in Software Testing: What’s the Difference?

 

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.

What is 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 Conditions are derived from real-life test scenarios test basis and use cases. While checking Test conditions, 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 with Test Scenario and Test conditions examples:

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 for Condition Testing in Software Testing
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