IT & Software

Test Scenarios

Generate Effective Test Scenarios with this ChatGPT Prompt for Comprehensive Feature Validation

What This Prompt Does

Creates a structured, step-by-step set of test scenarios for a specific product feature tailored to a defined user type.
Evaluates core functionalities and edge cases while accounting for different user permissions, technical constraints, and test success criteria.
Includes setup requirements, time estimates, key metrics to track, and methods for capturing both quantitative and qualitative feedback.
Equips QA teams, product managers, and usability testers with a practical, reusable framework for validating features before release.

Tips

Clearly define the feature and user role to ensure relevant and realistic test coverage.
Identify both normal and edge-case scenarios (e.g., empty states, user errors, network failures) to stress-test your system.
Include permission-based testing if your product has role-specific access (e.g., Admin, Guest, Premium User).
Use a consistent structure: Task name → Setup → Steps → Expected outcome → Success metrics → Time estimate.
Include both system performance metrics (e.g., loading time, error rate) and user satisfaction indicators (e.g., task ease rating, confusion moments).
Use this prompt to generate testing documentation, sprint QA plans, or even moderated usability tasks.

Prompt

Develop detailed test scenarios for [product feature] targeting [user type]. Create step-by-step tasks that evaluate [specific functionalities]. Include setup requirements, prerequisites, and success criteria for each scenario. Consider edge cases like [list cases] and different user permission levels. Include specific metrics to track and qualitative feedback points to gather. Address potential technical constraints and workarounds. Add time estimates for each task.

How To Use The Prompt

#INFORMATION ABOUT MY PRODUCT:

Product feature: File-sharing module in a team collaboration app
User type: Team leads managing shared documents
Specific functionalities: Upload, version control, permission setting, commenting
Edge cases: Uploading unsupported files, simultaneous edits, exceeding storage quota
User permission levels: Admin, Editor, Viewer
Key metrics: Upload success rate, average time-to-share, error rate per user type
Type of feedback: Perceived ease, clarity of permissions, confidence in collaboration flow
Potential constraints: Network lag, browser compatibility, cloud storage sync delays

Example Input

#INFORMATION ABOUT MY PRODUCT:

Product feature: File upload tool in a web-based design platform
Potential error scenarios:

Upload exceeds file size limit
Unsupported file type
Internet disconnects mid-upload
User lacks permission to upload
Upload fails due to server timeout

User states: Logged-in user, guest (unregistered), premium subscriber
Technical knowledge levels: Beginner creative user, advanced technical designer

Example Output

Scenario 1: Upload a New File and Share It with a Team Member

Setup: User logged in with Editor role; has a file under 10MB
Steps:
- Click “Upload File”
- Select a .pdf file from the system
- Assign file access to another team member
- Confirm upload and share
Expected Outcome: File is uploaded, visible in shared folder, and notification sent
Success Metrics:
- Upload time < 5 seconds
- Success confirmation message shown
- Recipient able to open file without error
Time Estimate: 3 minutes
Feedback Points:
- “How confident were you the file was successfully shared?”
- “Was it clear who had access?”

Scenario 2: Upload Fails Due to Unsupported File Format

Setup: User selects .exe file
Steps:
- Attempt upload of unsupported file
Expected Outcome: Error message displayed with reason + acceptable file types
Success Metrics:
- Error trigger success rate
- Time taken to recover and retry
Edge Case: System prevents upload, retains session state
Time Estimate: 2 minutes
Feedback Point:
- “Was the error message clear and helpful?”

Scenario 3: Simultaneous Edits on the Same File

Setup: Two Editors open the same document
Steps:
- User A and B begin editing
- User A saves while User B is still editing
Expected Outcome: Conflict warning shown to User B
Success Metrics:
- Conflict detection rate
- Time to resolve/edit conflict
Technical Constraint: Websocket sync failure fallback handling
Time Estimate: 4–5 minutes

Scenario 4: Exceeding Storage Quota

Setup: Admin attempts upload with only 1MB storage left
Steps:
- Upload a 2MB image file
Expected Outcome: Upload blocked, quota warning, link to manage storage
Success Metrics:
- Correct error state triggered
- User redirected to storage management
Time Estimate: 2 minutes
Feedback Point:
- “Did you know what to do after receiving the quota warning?”

Scenario 5: Permission Error When Viewer Tries to Edit

Setup: User logged in as Viewer
Steps:
- Attempt to rename shared file
Expected Outcome: Edit blocked, message shown: “View-only access – contact Admin to change permissions.”
Success Metrics:
- Permission rule enforced
- User attempts < 2 retries before understanding
Time Estimate: 1.5 minutes
Feedback Point:
- “Was the message informative enough to understand your limitation?”

Additional Information

This mega-prompt is an invaluable tool for QA testers, product teams, and researchers building test plans to validate key user flows. It ensures comprehensive coverage of core and edge scenarios, speeds up bug discovery, and promotes user-focused validation.

Use this structure to document manual QA cases, prepare for automated testing, or run moderated usability evaluations.
Easily export to spreadsheets or test management tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or Notion.
Adjust metrics and edge cases over time as the product matures or new use cases emerge.

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