A Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) is a tool used in project management to make sure that all project requirements are properly written down and met throughout the project’s lifecycle. The RTM is a grid that connects the project requirements to the outputs of the project. This gives a plan for making sure that all requirements are met.
Usually, the following parts make up the Requirement Traceability Matrix:
Requirements: A list of all the needs for the project, including business needs, functional needs, technology needs, and any other needs.
Deliverables: A list of all the deliverables for the project, such as the product design, code, test cases, and any other outputs.
Traceability means that there are links between the requirements and the outputs that show how each product meets each requirement.
state: The state of each demand and product, such as whether it’s being worked on, done, or hasn’t even been started yet.
The Requirement Traceability Matrix is a tool that helps make sure that all project requirements are met and that there are no holes or overlaps in the requirements or outputs. It helps make sure that everyone involved in the project has a clear idea of what the project needs and how it will be done.
The Requirement Traceability Matrix should be changed often to represent changes in the project’s scope, needs, and outputs. It should be looked over by the project team and any other people who have a stake in the project to make sure that all standards are written down and met. During the project’s completion, the Requirement Traceability Matrix should also be used as a guide to make sure that all requirements are met and that there are no holes or overlaps in the requirements or outputs.
