A Course in Black Box Software Testing
Examples of Test Matrices
See lecture notes on test matrices.
Copyright (c) Cem Kaner, 2004
A matrix is a concise organizer of simple tests, especially useful for function tests and domain tests. It groups test cases that are essentially the same. For example, for most input fields, you’ll do a series of the same tests, checking how the field handles boundaries, unexpected characters, function keys, etc.
To create a test matrix, you will have to:
- Put the objects that you’re testing on the rows.
- Show the tests on the columns.
- Check off the tests that you actually completed in the cells.
The following examples demonstrate the use of test matrices:
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These notes are partially based on research that was supported by NSF Grant EIA-0113539 ITR/SY+PE: "Improving the Education of Software Testers." Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
