What is an appropriate measure of test coverage when a business requests a weekly progress report?

An appropriate measure of test coverage in the context of providing a weekly progress report to a business is the percentage of business requirements exercised. This measure directly reflects how well the testing process aligns with the specified business needs. By assessing the percentage of requirements that have been fulfilled through testing, stakeholders can gain insight into whether the testing efforts are effectively addressing the critical functionalities and features that the business expects to be assured against.

This approach not only highlights the extent of testing but also emphasizes the focus on essential criteria that are vital for the success of the project from a business standpoint. It enables the team to prioritize areas that may need more attention and ensures transparency in the progress reports being presented to stakeholders.

Other measures, such as the percentage of planned hours worked, may provide insight into team productivity but do not communicate how thoroughly the business requirements are being covered. Similarly, percentages related to the geographical distribution of test scenarios or the completion of test iterations do not provide clear indications of whether the fundamental needs of the business are being met. Thus, measuring against the percentage of business requirements exercised is the most relevant and informative for assessing test coverage in this scenario.