Practice Forward Vs Backward Traceability (6.6) - Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)

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Question 1.
What is forward traceability?
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Think about the direction of testing.
Question 2.
What does backward traceability mean?
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Consider why we do certain tests.
3Question 3.
What does forward traceability ensure?
- Test cases link to requirements
- Requirements link to test cases
- Test cases do not relate to requirements
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Think about how we verify requirements during testing.
4Question 4.
True or False: Backward traceability helps understand why we are testing specific functions.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the purpose of returning to requirements.
Question 5.
Create an example of a requirement along with its associated forward and backward traceability.
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Think about how each aspect relates to overall user experience.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of missing backward traceability in software testing.
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Consider the potential gaps in knowledge and oversight.

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