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Testing Matrix

A Testing Matrix is a structured, tabular document used to plan and track the scope of testing activities. It provides a visual, at-a-glance view of the entire testing effort by mapping test cases to specific requirements, functionalities, test data, and execution environments. By using a testing matrix, teams can ensure that every aspect of the software is being covered, helping to identify gaps in testing and prevent redundant effort.

How a Testing Matrix Is Used

A testing matrix typically includes columns for key information, such as:

  • Test Case ID: The unique identifier for a specific test.
  • Requirement/Feature: The software requirement or feature that the test case is validating.
  • Test Scenario: A high-level description of what is being tested.
  • Test Data: The specific data needed to run the test.
  • Execution Environment: The platform or configuration on which the test will be run (e.g., browser, operating system).
  • Test Status: The result of the test (e.g., Passed, Failed, Blocked).

Example: A quality assurance team is testing a new website login page. They create a testing matrix to track their efforts. The matrix would have a row for each test case, such as:

  • Test Case ID: TC-Login-001
  • Requirement: User can log in with a valid username and password.
  • Test Scenario: Successful login
  • Test Data: [email protected], P@ssword123!
  • Execution Environment: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
  • Test Status: Passed on all three environments.

This matrix allows the team to clearly see what has been tested and confirm that all critical scenarios have been validated across the required environments.