CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Which TWO techniques are commonly used for requirements traceability in business analysis?
⚠ Common exam trap
PMI often tests the distinction between techniques that model or describe requirements (like data flow diagrams and use cases) versus those specifically designed for traceability (like the RTM and business rules catalog), leading candidates to confuse descriptive tools with traceability artifacts.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Business rules catalog
The business rules catalog is a key technique for requirements traceability because it documents and links business rules to their origin, implementation, and validation points, ensuring each rule can be traced back to a stakeholder need or regulatory requirement. This supports impact analysis and compliance verification throughout the project lifecycle.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Data flow diagram
Why it's wrong here
Data flow diagrams model processes, not traceability.
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Business rules catalog
Why this is correct
A business rules catalog stores and traces business rules to requirements.
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Use case description
Why it's wrong here
Use case descriptions detail interactions but are not a traceability tool.
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Requirements traceability matrix
Why this is correct
RTM links requirements to their origin and downstream artifacts.
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User stories
Why it's wrong here
User stories capture requirements but are not a traceability technique.
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