1.4.4 Tracability Between the Test Basis and Testware Flashcards
To implement effective test monitoring and test control, it is important to …
establish and maintain traceability throughout the test process between the test basis elements, testware associated with these elements (test conditions, risks, test cases), testware associated with results, and defects.
Accurate traceability supports coverage evaluation, so it is very useful if …
The coverage criteria can function as …
measurable coverage criteria are defined in the test basis.
key performance indicators to drive the activities that show to what extent the test objectives have been achieved.
- Traceability of test cases to requirements can …
- Traceability of test results to risks can …
Verify that the requirements are covered by test cases.
be used to evaluate the level of residual risk in a test object.
In addition to evaluating coverage, good traceability makes it possible to…
Good traceability also makes …
This can also assist in …
determine the impact of changes, facilitates audits, and helps meet IT governance criteria.
test progress reports and test completion reports more easily understandable by including the status of test basis elements.
communicating the technical aspects of testing to stakeholders in an understandable manner.
Traceability provides information to assess …
product quality, process capability, and project progress against business goals.
