Phase 3 · Requirements Analysis & Documentation

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Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

Part of the Business Analyst Roadmap.

Summary

A document tracking each requirement from its origin through design, development, and testing — ensuring nothing gets lost or forgotten, and providing a clear audit trail when questions arise.

How to Learn This

  • 1Build a simple RTM linking 5-8 requirements to their source, design, and test case.
  • 2Learn why an RTM is especially valuable in regulated or compliance-heavy industries.
  • 3Practice updating an RTM as a requirement changes mid-project.
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