CAPM Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Practice Question
Exhibit
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}Refer to the exhibit. A business analyst is developing a requirements traceability matrix (RTM) for a project. Based on the RTM excerpt shown, which statement is correct?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is to confuse the direction of traceability. The exhibit shows business requirements mapping to functional requirements, which is backward traceability from the business perspective but forward from the system perspective.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The RTM ensures that every business requirement maps to a functional requirement.
In a requirements traceability matrix, one of the key purposes is to ensure that higher-level requirements (business requirements) are mapped to lower-level requirements (functional requirements) to verify coverage. Option A is incorrect because test case links are not necessarily present in all RTMs; some may only show requirements relationships. Option B is incorrect because forward traceability typically goes from source to derived, but the RTM in the exhibit shows mapping from business to functional requirements. Option D is incorrect because RTMs often include non-functional requirements as well.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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All requirements are linked to at least one test case.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because not all requirements may have test case links; the RTM excerpt likely only shows requirement relationships.
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The RTM shows forward traceability from requirements to design.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the RTM excerpt shows mapping from business to functional requirements, which is backward traceability from the business perspective.
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The RTM ensures that every business requirement maps to a functional requirement.
Why this is correct
Correct because the RTM ensures that every business requirement is linked to a corresponding functional requirement, ensuring coverage.
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The RTM includes only functional requirements.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because RTMs typically include non-functional requirements as well, such as performance or security requirements.
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