traceability matrix example, A Traceability Matrix (RTM) typically looks like a table or spreadsheet that links requirements to their corresponding test cases. Here’s a simplified example of what a traceability matrix might look like:
sql
+--------------+----------------------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| Requirement | Requirement Description | Test Case ID | Test Description |
+--------------+----------------------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| REQ-001 | User should be able to log in. | TC-001 | Test login with |
| | | | valid credentials. |
| | | TC-002 | Test login with |
| | | | invalid credentials|
+--------------+----------------------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| REQ-002 | User should be able to log out. | TC-003 | Test logout |
| | | | functionality. |
+--------------+----------------------------------+---------------+--------------------+
| REQ-003 | User should be able to view | TC-004 | Test viewing user |
| | profile. | | profile details. |
+--------------+----------------------------------+---------------+--------------------+
- Requirement: A unique identifier for each requirement.
- Requirement Description: A detailed explanation of the requirement.
- Test Case ID: Unique identifier for each test case related to the requirement.
- Test Description: Brief explanation of the test.
This is a very simplified example, and in a real-world scenario, an RTM could be much more complex, taking into account:
- Source of the requirement (e.g., Business Requirement Document, Use Case, Stakeholder interview, etc.)
- Type of requirement (e.g., functional, non-functional, UI, business rule)
- Status of requirement/test (e.g., Approved, In-progress, Completed, Passed, Failed)
- References to additional documentation or comments
- Possible linkage to defects found during testing
The primary goal is to ensure that every requirement has one or more corresponding test cases, ensuring that all requirements are validated.
