Audio Player: Play/Pause & Time Countdown Test

Test Case Overview

This document outlines a test case (TC-PLAYER-001) designed to verify the core functionalities of an audio player within a Popover Discussion, specifically focusing on the Play/Pause control and accurate time countdown display. This test ensures that users can effectively manage audio playback and receive correct time updates, enhancing their overall experience. This is very important because the audio player must be reliable for users. Making sure they can play and pause the audio content easily and also see the correct time countdown. This test case focuses on making sure all of that works smoothly. We need to ensure that the play/pause button works, that the aria labels are correct, and that the time countdown is accurate. Basically, we're making sure the audio player does what it's supposed to do. Also the function Play/Pause is tested to confirm the reliability, so we can say to the client that everything is tested correctly.

Test Case Details

• Test Case ID: TC-PLAYER-001
• Title: Audio player: Checking the functionality of Play/Pause and time countdown in Popover
• Related Requirement/User Story: The user should be able to control audio playback (Play/Pause) via the player in the header.
• Date Created: 11-09-2025
• Author: Molchanova Alona
• Priority: Medium

Preconditions

Before executing this test case, the following conditions must be met:

1. A public page containing audio content must be accessible. For example, /uk/about-us.
2. The audio player in the header must be visible on the page.
3. The audio content must be available and ready for playback. These preconditions ensure that the audio player exists and is ready to be tested. If these aren't met, we can't even start! So, before anything else, make sure there's a page with audio, the player is visible, and the audio is actually playable. Without these, the test case is a no-go. Ensuring these preconditions are met is crucial for accurate and reliable testing. It sets the stage for a smooth testing process, ensuring that any issues encountered are genuinely related to the audio player's functionality and not due to a flawed environment. Also this is very important to say that the audio player has to exist, and it has to be available for testing. If there's no audio player, there's nothing to test!

Test Steps

The following table details the steps required to execute the test case, along with the expected results:

Each step in the test case is designed to verify a specific aspect of the audio player's functionality. Starting with navigating to the page containing audio content, the test proceeds to interact with the player's controls, checking for correct behavior and expected state changes. This step-by-step approach ensures thorough testing and helps identify any potential issues with the play/pause functionality and time countdown. By meticulously following these steps, we can confidently assess the audio player's reliability and user-friendliness. Ensuring that each interaction yields the expected result is crucial for delivering a seamless and intuitive user experience. Also, let's make sure we're really clicking those buttons! We need to make sure the audio player responds correctly to our clicks and that the time actually changes when it's playing. If the audio player doesn't respond correctly it may cause errors, so testing is very important here.

Expected Outcomes and Verifications

Throughout the test steps, specific verifications are performed to ensure the audio player behaves as expected:

• Step 1: Verify that the page loads correctly and that the audio player button is visible in the header.
• Step 2: Confirm that clicking the “Toggle audio player” button expands the player in a popover and that the initial time display is in the correct format (0:XX / X:XX).
• Step 3: Check that the play button's aria-label is initially set to “Play audio”, ensuring accessibility standards are met.
• Step 4: Verify that clicking the “Play audio” button changes the aria-label to “Pause audio”, indicating the playback has started.
• Step 6: After waiting for 2 seconds, ensure that the displayed time has incremented, confirming that the audio is indeed playing and the time countdown is working accurately.
• Step 7: Check that clicking the “Pause audio” button reverts the aria-label back to “Play audio”, indicating that the audio has been paused. By confirming these verifications, we can ensure the audio player is performing as designed, providing a reliable and accessible user experience. These checks cover critical aspects of the player's functionality, including visibility, control states, time display, and accessibility. The use of aria-labels is particularly important for users with disabilities, ensuring they can effectively interact with the audio player. Also, let's make sure we are verifying that the audio player is working as expected! We need to confirm that the buttons change their aria-labels correctly and that the time actually moves when the audio is playing. If these things don't happen, the audio player might not be working right. The key here is verification, guys!

Postconditions

After the test steps are completed, the popover containing the audio player can either be closed or remain open. This does not affect the outcome of the test case. The postconditions are flexible and do not impact the validity of the test results. Whether the popover is closed or left open, the primary focus remains on verifying the audio player's core functionalities during the test execution. The main goal is to test and confirm that the play/pause and time countdown work correctly. What happens to the popover after the test is irrelevant to the test results. So, don't worry if the popover stays open or closes itself; it doesn't change whether the test passes or fails!

Additional Information

• Status: Not Run / Pass / Fail
• Environment:
  • OS: Windows (e.g., iOS)
  • Browser: Chrome (e.g., Chrome, Safari)
  • Version: (e.g., 22)
• Screenshots: If applicable, add screenshots to provide visual evidence of the test results.
• Additional Context: Include any other relevant information that might be helpful for understanding the test case or its results. The environment details are important for reproducing the test in a similar setting. Including screenshots can provide valuable visual evidence of the test results, making it easier to understand and verify the findings. Also, any additional context can help clarify the purpose and scope of the test case, ensuring everyone is on the same page. By documenting the environment, including visual evidence, and providing additional context, we can improve the overall quality and reliability of the testing process. Also, make sure to fill in the status! We need to know if the test passed, failed, or hasn't been run yet.