Requirements Traceability Matrix

The Requirements Traceability Matrix is a tool used to ensure that all requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle. It is a two-by-two matrix that maps requirements to tests and documents to ensure that all requirements are met.

At a very high level, the Requirements Traceability Matrix is used in the context of business, project management.

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What is the Requirements Traceability Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Requirements Traceability Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. Requirements: The top-left quadrant contains the requirements, which are the features that the product must have. For example, a requirement may be that the product must have a login page.
  2. Tests: The top-right quadrant contains the tests, which are the tests that must be performed to ensure that the requirements are met. For example, a test may be to check that the login page works correctly.
  3. Documents: The bottom-left quadrant contains the documents, which are the documents that must be created to describe the requirements and tests. For example, a document may be a user manual for the login page.
  4. Traceability Links: The bottom-right quadrant contains the traceability links, which are the links between the requirements, tests, and documents. For example, a traceability link may be between the requirement for a login page and the test to check that the login page works correctly.

What is the purpose of the Requirements Traceability Matrix?

The Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is a tool used to ensure that all requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle. It is a two-by-two matrix that maps requirements to tests and documents to ensure that all requirements are met. The RTM is used to ensure that all requirements are tested and documented, and that all tests and documents are linked to a requirement.

The RTM is divided into four quadrants. The top-left quadrant contains the requirements, which are the features that the product must have. The top-right quadrant contains the tests, which are the tests that must be performed to ensure that the requirements are met. The bottom-left quadrant contains the documents, which are the documents that must be created to describe the requirements and tests. The bottom-right quadrant contains the traceability links, which are the links between the requirements, tests, and documents.

The RTM is a valuable tool for project managers and developers to ensure that all requirements are met and that all tests and documents are linked to a requirement. It is also a useful tool for tracking the progress of a project, as it provides a visual representation of the progress of the project.


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