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> ℹ️ *In very simple terms, a Test is a sequence of steps coupled with conditions or variables, test inputs and an expected result. It is intended to establish the quality, performance or reliability of a piece of  system, i.e., test target.*
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> ℹ️ *Usually, every requirement or objective the test target is expected to achieve needs at least one Test.*
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> ℹ️ *The success of the Test is determined by comparing expected and actual results.*



In Xray, a Test is an issue type that you can create, search, move into a workflow, add custom fields and of course plan, execute and analyse. 

<span style="color: #000000">Xray leverages all of the potential of Jira objects in its implementation, and most Xray Test Management elements are standard Jira objects.</span>

<span style="color: #000000">Learn more about Tests at: </span>

- [<span style="color: #000000">Xray Server/DC - Test</span>](https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XRAY/pages/301696435)
- [<span style="color: #000000">Xray Cloud - Test</span>](https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XRAYCLOUD/pages/44565156)