Traceability Matrix

Summary

A document tracking each requirement to its corresponding test case, ensuring nothing goes untested and nothing gets tested without a clear reason — the QA-specific application of the same concept from business analysis.

How to Learn This

1Build a simple traceability matrix linking 5-8 requirements to their corresponding test cases.
2Learn why an RTM is especially valuable in regulated or compliance-heavy industries.
3Practice using an RTM to identify a requirement that currently has no test coverage.

Test Environment Management

Defect Management Process

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