Practice Forward vs Backward Traceability - 6.6 | Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) | Quality Analysis
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Forward vs Backward Traceability

6.6 - Forward vs Backward Traceability

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is forward traceability?

💡 Hint: Think about the direction of testing.

Question 2 Easy

What does backward traceability mean?

💡 Hint: Consider why we do certain tests.

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Question 1

What does forward traceability ensure?

Test cases link to requirements
Requirements link to test cases
Test cases do not relate to requirements

💡 Hint: Think about how we verify requirements during testing.

Question 2

True or False: Backward traceability helps understand why we are testing specific functions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the purpose of returning to requirements.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create an example of a requirement along with its associated forward and backward traceability.

💡 Hint: Think about how each aspect relates to overall user experience.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of missing backward traceability in software testing.

💡 Hint: Consider the potential gaps in knowledge and oversight.

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