The following are the benefits of the traceability matrix:
- It makes it easy to track the status of test execution
- It helps to ensure whether the test scenarios provide complete test coverage before the test execution begins
- It identifies which requirements need more testing efforts in terms of resource allocation, time, debugging, or defect resolution time
- It addresses and resolves issues ahead of time to reduce their impact on the project
- It monitors the project's progress and estimates completion time well in advance by reducing the risk of failure
In Chapter 8, Defect Management Phase, we'll see how to link defects to the test cases, and in Chapter 9, Requirement Management, we'll learn how to link ...