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Field technicians in the electronics industry handle a wide variety of service issues for a wide variety of Electronic components. The technician may opt for functional test cases as an example. This allows him to diagnose problems with the specific type of component he is working on. Functional test cases are only one option in his tool belt to use. Many times technicians train to repair only one or two kinds of electronic component. These are known as hardware technicians.

Other technicians train to fix or repair issues with the internet side of electronics. They also have to be familiar with the hardware side to be able to assess whether it is a software or hardware problem. Many times they use functional test cases to help figure this out. Because there can sometimes be issues that occur due to both hardware and software defects, the technician may use many types of diagnostic methods to make sure that he has effectively diagnosed the problem and developed a plan to solve it. Functional test cases are only one of the tools available to him.

Manufacturers of electronic components also run tests using functional test cases to make sure that their systems are working properly. Many times the components are given upgrades to enhance their performance. Again functional test cases are used to test out the new enhanced component or the upgraded older units to assure proper working order. In today's world many competitive companies make similar products. Consumers today demand high quality durable electronics because the world now depends on technology to run.

When considering the daunting task of keeping the exploding world of technical gadgetry, you have to be respectful of the manufacturers and technicians who support them. In addition, you have to be aware that the makers of test equipment and processes have to work doubly hard to keep up with the seemingly daily advances in electronic and internet processes not to mention software and operating systems. Next time you access the functional test cases be appreciative of the hard work involved.