On a clinical trial project, the project manager is worried about maintaining control of the project. The project manager decides to use a requirements traceability matrix. What is the advantage of…

The correct answer is A. Scope creep will be prevented. A requirements traceability matrix (RTM) links each requirement to its source and tracks it through design, development, and testing to final delivery. In a clinical trial project where regulatory compliance and scope control are critical, the RTM ensures that every requirement…

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On a clinical trial project, the project manager is worried about maintaining control of the project. The project manager decides to use a requirements traceability matrix. What is the advantage of using this tool?

Options

AScope creep will be prevented.
BResource allocation will be kept to a minimum.
CProject costs will be controlled.
DProject closure will be established.

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A
87% (39)
B
2% (1)
C
9% (4)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

A requirements traceability matrix (RTM) links each requirement to its source and tracks it through design, development, and testing to final delivery. In a clinical trial project where regulatory compliance and scope control are critical, the RTM ensures that every requirement is accounted for and that nothing is added, removed, or changed without going through a formal change process-directly preventing scope creep (A). It does not inherently control resource allocation (B), manage project costs (C), or establish project closure (D). The RTM's power lies in making scope visible and traceable, which is why it is the primary tool for scope creep prevention.

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