Software QA/Testing
Glossary and Technical FAQs
Glossary and Technical FAQs
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Q: What is a requirements test matrix?
A: The requirements test matrix is a project management tool for tracking and managing testing efforts, based on requirements, throughout the project's life cycle. The requirements test matrix is a table, where requirement descriptions are put in the rows of the table, and the descriptions of testing efforts are put in the column headers of the same table. The requirements test matrix is similar to the requirements traceability matrix, which is a representation of user requirements aligned against system functionality. The requirements traceability matrix ensures that all user requirements are addressed by the system integration team and implemented in the system integration effort. The requirements test matrix is a representation of user requirements aligned against system testing. Similarly to the requirements traceability matrix, the requirements test matrix ensures that all user requirements are addressed by the system test team and implemented in the system testing effort. Q: Give me a requirements test matrix template! A: For a simple requirements test matrix template, you want a basic table that you would like to use for cross-referencing purposes. How do you create one? You can create a requirements test matrix template in the following six steps: Step 1: Find out how many requirements you have. Step 2: Find out how many test cases you have. [Continued on next page...] Tell a friend! |
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