CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is managing requirements for a software upgrade project. The project sponsor wants to ensure that every requirement can be traced back to a business need. What is the primary purpose of requirements traceability?
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To ensure each requirement meets a business need
Requirements traceability ensures that each requirement is linked to a business need, helping to validate scope, manage changes, and confirm value. It also helps in identifying the impact of changes.
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To ensure each requirement meets a business need
Why this is correct
Traceability links requirements to business objectives.
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To document system architecture
Why it's wrong here
System architecture is a separate artifact.
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To assign requirements to team members
Why it's wrong here
Assignment is a different process, not the primary purpose of traceability.
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To estimate project costs
Why it's wrong here
Cost estimation uses other techniques.
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