Test Selection Criteria are guidelines used to determine which test cases to execute during testing. These criteria help limit the size of the test suite while ensuring adequate coverage.
Common Selection Criteria:
- Risk assessment (focus on high-risk areas)
- Requirements coverage (align with user stories)
- Previous defect history (target areas with past issues)
- Complexity of functionality (prioritise complex features)
- Regulatory or compliance requirements
Using test selection criteria improves efficiency by focusing efforts on the most critical tests.