[Solved] A tester wrote this test case:Steps: 1. Open app2. Click 'Settings'Expected: Settings page opensActual: Settings page opensBut the test is marked as failed. What is the most likely error? | Testing Fundamentals

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A tester wrote this test case:

Steps: 1. Open app
2. Click 'Settings'
Expected: Settings page opens
Actual: Settings page opens

But the test is marked as failed. What is the most likely error?

ASteps are missing details

BActual result was not recorded correctly

CExpected result is unclear

DTest case lacks test data

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check expected vs actual results
Both say settings page opens, so results match.
Step 2: Consider why test marked failed
If test failed despite matching results, actual result might be recorded incorrectly or test status set wrongly.
Final Answer:
Actual result was not recorded correctly -> Option B
Quick Check:
Matching results but fail = recording error [OK]

Quick Trick: Matching expected and actual means test should pass [OK]

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