Top 10 Manual Testing Scenarios Every Fresher Should Know

1️⃣ Login Functionality

Why it matters: Login pages are everywhere. Testing this helps ensure only valid users gain access.

• Valid login with correct credentials
• Log in with incorrect email/password
• Blank email and password fields
• Password masked while typing
• “Remember Me” checkbox works properly

2️⃣ Registration Page

Why it matters: Sign-up forms are critical for user onboarding. Errors here could stop users from joining.

• All mandatory fields checked
• Email format validation
• Password and Confirm Password match
• Error message on existing email
• Terms and conditions checkbox behaviour

3️⃣ Search Functionality

Why it matters: Good search features improve user experience and data discovery.

• Search with a valid keyword returns results
• Search with no keyword shows a message
• Special characters handled correctly
• Auto-suggestions work (if enabled)

4️⃣ Form Validation

Why it matters: Ensures data is captured correctly and safely before submission.

• Mandatory fields cannot be skipped
• Validations like email, phone number, etc.
• Field limits and special character restrictions
• Error messages are shown correctly

5️⃣ Add to Cart (e-Commerce)

Why it matters: For shopping applications, testing cart behaviour is critical.

• Product added to cart successfully
• Quantity updated correctly
• Cart total updates automatically
• Removing an item reflects immediately

6️⃣ Payment Gateway Testing

Why it matters: Payments are sensitive. Even minor issues can cost customers.

• Valid credit/debit card payment success
• Invalid card info shows proper error
• Payment cancellation redirects properly
• The transaction summary appears after success

7️⃣ Profile Management

Why it matters: Users expect to manage their profiles without bugs.

• Edit profile data and save successfully
• Blank or invalid data validation
• Profile image upload works
• Success and error messages display properly

8️⃣ File Upload and Download

Why it matters: A Common feature in resumes, reports, and certificates.

• Upload supported file types only (e.g., .jpg, .pdf)
• File size limit enforced
• Download starts automatically or shows a preview
• Security validation to prevent malicious uploads

9️⃣ Logout and Session Expiry

Why it matters: Essential for account security and user control.

• The user should log out and be redirected to the login page
• Session timeout after inactivity
• Accessing the URL after logging out should show that the session has expired

🔟 UI & Responsiveness Testing

Why it matters: First impression matters. The app must look and work great on all devices.

• UI aligned properly (buttons, input fields, etc.)
• Page loads correctly on different screen sizes
• Mobile menu toggles work
• No overlapping or cut text

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💡 Pro Tip:

Use a test case format to write these scenarios clearly. Include:

• Test Case ID
• Title
• Steps
• Test Data
• Expected Result
• Status (Pass/Fail)

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