What do you understand by executing manual test cases?

The process of manually executing pre-prepared test cases to verify the functionality, performance, reliability, usability, and other aspects of a software product.

Includes:

• Studying the test case: Understanding the steps, preconditions, expected results.
• Preparing the environment: Setting up the test environment according to preconditions.
• Executing steps: Strictly following the sequence of actions described in the test case.
• Comparing results: Matching the actual result with the expected one.
• Recording results: Marking the status of the test case execution (Passed, Failed, Blocked), describing detected defects with attached artifacts (screenshots, logs).
• Reporting: Entering execution data into the test management system and preparing reports.

Key points:

• Requires active participation of the tester.
• Effective for exploratory testing, investigating, testing complex logic.
• Suitable for testing user interface and usability.
• Can be time-consuming and prone to human errors.