CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is planning the traceability process. According to best practices, which THREE of the following should be traced?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Requirements to test cases
Best practices for traceability include linking requirements to business objectives, source documents, and test cases to ensure alignment and verification.
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Requirements to project schedule
Why it's wrong here
Schedule is a project management artifact, not typically part of requirements traceability.
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Requirements to test cases
Why this is correct
Tracing to test cases ensures requirements are verifiable.
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Requirements to business objectives
Why this is correct
Tracing to business objectives ensures alignment with goals.
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Requirements to source documents
Why this is correct
Tracing to source documents provides context and justification.
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Requirements to risk register
Why it's wrong here
Risk register is separate; traceability focuses on requirements lifecycle.
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