Connecting requirements and tests
Traceability is the ability to relate each requirement to the test cases that verify it (and vice versa). A traceability matrix shows this relationship and answers two key questions: is every requirement covered by at least one test? Does every test map to a requirement?
| Requirement | Test cases |
|---|---|
| FR-01 Reset password | TC-12, TC-13, TC-14 |
| FR-02 Sign in | TC-01, TC-02 |
| FR-03 Sign out | (no coverage) |
A requirement with no associated test cases is a risk: nobody is verifying it works. The traceability matrix makes those gaps visible.
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What is a traceability matrix for?
In the example matrix, what problem does requirement FR-03 reveal?