What tasks do checkpoints perform in QTP?
Checkpoints in QTP are used to verify information which is expected to be displayed when running test. Following are 8 types of available checkpoints:
a.) Page - checks application characteristics
b.) Text - verifies that text strings are displayed at proper locations in the application
c.) Object - checks values of application objects
d.) Image - checks values of application images
e.) Table - verifies information in an application table
f.) Accessibility - checks web page for compliance with Section 508
g.) XML - verifies contents of XML data files or documents that are part of the application
h.) Database - verifies contents of databases accessed by the website