CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` Requirement ID: REQ-001 Description: The system shall allow users to reset their password via email. Priority: High Status: Approved Source: Stakeholder meeting on 2023-01-15 Test Case ID: TC-001 ```
Refer to the exhibit. A business analyst is reviewing a requirements traceability matrix entry. What critical element is missing from this entry?
⚠ Common exam trap
PMI often tests the misconception that a requirements traceability matrix only needs to link requirements to test cases, but the missing link to the design specification is the critical element that ensures the requirement is actually built into the solution.
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Link to design specification
The requirements traceability matrix (RTM) entry shown includes Requirement ID, source/description, and test case ID, but critically lacks a link to the design specification. Without this link, the traceability chain is broken because you cannot verify that the requirement has been translated into a technical design before implementation. The RTM must connect each requirement to its corresponding design element to ensure full lifecycle traceability from business need through design, test, and delivery.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Requirement ID
Why it's wrong here
The requirement ID (REQ-001) is present.
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Link to design specification
Why this is correct
The RTM should include a link to the design component that implements the requirement.
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Source and description
Why it's wrong here
Both source and description are present.
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Test case ID
Why it's wrong here
The test case ID (TC-001) is present.
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