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You are the business analyst for a smaller project where there are few requirements. Management would still like you to create a method to trace the few requirements for this project. What type of mat
The correct answer is C. Coverage matrix. A coverage matrix is a lightweight requirements tracing tool suited for smaller projects with few requirements, providing adequate traceability without the complexity of a full requirements trace matrix.
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You are the business analyst for a smaller project where there are few requirements. Management would still like you to create a method to trace the few requirements for this project. What type of matrix would be best in this instance?
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- ARoles and responsibility matrix
- BRACI matrix
- CCoverage matrix
- DRequirements trace matrix
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(49 responses)- A14% (7)
- B6% (3)
- C76% (37)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
A coverage matrix is a lightweight requirements tracing tool suited for smaller projects with few requirements, providing adequate traceability without the complexity of a full requirements trace matrix.
A roles and responsibility matrix assigns project tasks or deliverables to team members and has no function in tracing requirements to other project artifacts.
A RACI matrix (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) is a tool for clarifying decision-making roles and accountability, not a mechanism for tracking requirements across the project lifecycle.
A coverage matrix maps a small set of requirements to related artifacts such as test cases or design elements in a simple grid format, making it appropriate for projects with few requirements. It delivers sufficient traceability to satisfy management without the maintenance overhead of a full requirements trace matrix, which is designed for larger, more complex projects with many requirements.
A requirements trace matrix is the more comprehensive tracing tool designed for large projects with many requirements and introduces unnecessary complexity and overhead for a small project.
Concept tested: Coverage matrix for small-project requirements tracing
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/practice-guides/business-analysis
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