How to Create a Requirements Traceability Matrix

Instructions

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     Create a template. There are many on the web from which to choose. The  project manager, sponsor and decision makers will thank you when they are  receiving information in a consistent and logical format.

   • 2

     Transfer data from your Business Requirements Catalog. You will need, at bare  minimum, the exact requirement identified from the Business Requirements Catalog  that you need to have already created.

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   • 3

     Identify the requirement with a unique ID. The business requirements document  should have already assigned an identifier that you will use in this matrix. If  not, you will create one now and insert it next to the applicable  requirement.

   • 4

     Copy the Use Case ID into the traceability matrix. You may or may not have  used use cases to develop your requirements. If you did, you will have an  identifier on your use case. You must transfer the ID to this matrix in order to  see out of what data or scenario this requirement was born.

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     Insert the System Requirements Specification (SRS) ID into the traceability  matrix. You might not be the actual author of the SRS, but there must be a line  on the matrix to trace the business requirement to the corresponding system  requirement needed.

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     Insert the testing data into the traceability matrix. There are many  different testing methods and procedures that can be used in any project. The  traceability matrix must account for the types of tests used in this project.  This should clearly indicate the specific test type, the date tested and the  outcome of pass/fail.

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     Review your data. Your matrix should now clearly show the specific  deliverable requirements from conception clearly through testing. This will  ensure that nothing gets moved into production haphazardly and when asked, the  Project Manager now has this information at the  ready.

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