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# Scenario Matrix Template

## About

A **Scenario Matrix Template** is a structured table that lists **possible test scenarios** along with their **conditions, inputs, expected behaviour, and outcomes**.\
For **Maintainability Testing**, this template helps QA teams ensure the system is **easy to maintain, update, and troubleshoot** over its lifecycle.

The matrix captures both **functional and non-functional scenarios** related to:

* Ease of code modification
* Impact of changes on existing functionality
* Effort required to diagnose and fix defects
* Documentation and maintainability-related standards

This approach allows for **systematic coverage**, so testers can plan and execute maintainability-related validations in a clear, traceable manner.

## Template

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th width="131.65234375"></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scenario ID</strong></td><td><strong>Scenario Description</strong></td><td><strong>Preconditions</strong></td><td><strong>Test Data / Inputs</strong></td><td><strong>Steps to Execute</strong></td><td><strong>Expected Result</strong></td><td><strong>Priority</strong></td><td><strong>Remarks</strong></td></tr><tr><td>MT-01</td><td>Verify ease of code modification for a small bug fix</td><td>Stable build available</td><td>Source code with minor bug identified</td><td>Modify relevant code, rebuild, redeploy</td><td>Change can be implemented and deployed with minimal effort and no unintended side effects</td><td>High</td><td>Helps measure code changeability</td></tr><tr><td>MT-02</td><td>Validate impact analysis accuracy</td><td>Change request documented</td><td>Change request affecting a specific module</td><td>Perform impact analysis using tool or manually</td><td>All dependent modules and affected components identified correctly</td><td>High</td><td>Supports maintainability planning</td></tr><tr><td>MT-03</td><td>Check regression coverage after modification</td><td>Automated regression suite available</td><td>Modified build</td><td>Run regression suite</td><td>All existing features function as expected, no new defects introduced</td><td>High</td><td>Ensures stability after changes</td></tr><tr><td>MT-04</td><td>Evaluate documentation accuracy after update</td><td>Updated code changes</td><td>Code change log</td><td>Review updated system documentation</td><td>Documentation reflects the latest code changes accurately</td><td>Medium</td><td>Supports future maintenance work</td></tr><tr><td>MT-05</td><td>Measure time taken for defect diagnosis</td><td>Known defect in system</td><td>Logs and monitoring tools</td><td>Attempt to identify root cause</td><td>Root cause identified within acceptable timeframe</td><td>Medium</td><td>Measures diagnosability aspect</td></tr><tr><td>MT-06</td><td>Validate reusability of components</td><td>Existing reusable component</td><td>Requirement for similar functionality</td><td>Implement feature using existing component</td><td>Component can be reused with minimal modification</td><td>Low</td><td>Improves maintainability by reducing effort</td></tr><tr><td>MT-07</td><td>Verify maintainability under time pressure</td><td>Urgent change request</td><td>Production environment copy</td><td>Apply emergency fix</td><td>Fix deployed quickly without causing further issues</td><td>Medium</td><td>Simulates high-pressure scenarios</td></tr></tbody></table>


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