magisree

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• Dec 4th, 2008

 

Forward traceability means mapping requirements with test cases whereas backward traceability means mapping testcases with requirements.

mathan_vel

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• Nov 3rd, 2009

 

Mapping take place from from requirements to end products is Forward Traceability
Mapping take place from end product back to requirements is Backward Traceability

Using both the Forward and Backward Traceability is called Bidirectional Traceability. When the requirements are managed well to testcases and testcases to defects and vice versa. This helps nothing is missed in testing process....Bidirectional traceability needs to be implemented both forward and backward i.e., from requirements to end

kurtz182

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• Dec 24th, 2009

 

Forward traceability maps requirements to test cases.

Backward traceability maps test cases to requirements.

Forward and backward traceability together are known as bi-directional traceability.

Forward and backward traceability is typically performed using what is called a Requirements Traceability Matrix.  

Bi-directional requirements traceability (both forward and backward) is important because it helps ensure that all requirements are covered by test cases.