What is RTM?

RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix) is a document used to trace and track requirements throughout the software development and testing process.

 It ensures that all requirements are covered by test cases.

RTM helps testers verify that every requirement has been tested.

Purpose

1️⃣ Ensure all requirements are tested

2️⃣ Track test case coverage

3️⃣ Identify missing test cases

4️⃣ Improve test management and quality

When is RTM Used?

RTM is usually prepared during the test planning phase and updated during test execution.

It is used:

• During requirement analysis

• During test case creation

• During test execution

 Types of RTM

1️⃣ Forward Traceability

Tracks requirements → test cases.

Purpose: Ensure every requirement has test cases.

2️⃣ Backward Traceability

Tracks test cases → requirements.

Purpose: Ensure every test case relates to a requirement.

3️⃣ Bidirectional Traceability

Tracks requirements ↔ test cases in both directions.

Purpose: Ensure complete requirement coverage.

Example of RTM