What does maintaining a test traceability matrix help teams track?

• A. Coverage of requirements and changes affecting test cases and defects.
• B. Marketing metrics.
• C. Employee attendance.
• D. UI color schemes.

Answer: (A)

A test traceability matrix tracks how well requirements are covered by test cases and how changes to those requirements affect the tests and associated defects. This creates a clear link from each requirement to the tests that verify it and shows which defects are tied to which requirements. That visibility makes impact analysis possible whenever a requirement is updated—so you can determine which test cases need updating and which defects might be impacted. It also helps ensure there are no gaps in coverage, supports regression testing, and provides an auditable trail for accountability. Other domains like marketing metrics, attendance, or UI color schemes aren’t connected to testing coverage or defect tracking, so they don’t address what the matrix is designed to capture.