CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst is using a requirements traceability matrix. A test case failure reveals that requirement REQ-007 was not implemented correctly. What does the RTM help the BA identify?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The related design and test artifacts
The RTM links requirements to their design, development, and test artifacts, enabling the BA to trace the related components that need correction.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The priority of the requirement
Why it's wrong here
Priority is usually in the requirements document, not RTM's primary role.
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The source of the requirement
Why it's wrong here
RTM may show source, but the main purpose here is traceability to artifacts.
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The related design and test artifacts
Why this is correct
RTM maps requirements to design, test cases, and other deliverables, aiding impact analysis.
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The stakeholder who approved it
Why it's wrong here
Approval info may be elsewhere; RTM focuses on tracing requirements through lifecycle.
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