1.4.4 Traceability between the Test Basis and Test Work Products

Question 1

it is important to establish and maintain traceability throughout the test process between

Answer 1

each element of the test basis
and
the various test work products associated with that element

Question 2

good traceability supports:

Answer 2

Analyzing the impact of changes
Making testing auditable
Meeting IT governance criteria
Improving the understandability of test progress reports and test summary reports
Relating the technical aspects of testing to stakeholders in terms that they can understand
Providing information to assess product quality, process capability, and project progress against business goals

Question 3

Improving the understandability of test progress reports and test summary reports to

Answer 3

include the status of elements of the test basis

Question 4

Some organizations build their own management systems to

Answer 4

organize the work products and provide the information traceability they require.