The traceability matrix represents the relationship between two artifacts in tabular format. It is often used to trace
high-level requirements to low-level requirements (such as requirements to test cases or project work items).
The objectives of the requirement traceability matrix are the following:
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Ensure that all requirements are met.
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Relate the requirement item with the affected components.
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Trace the affected components when the requirements change.
To build the traceability matrix, put individual (such as requirement items) of one artifact in each row, and put the
other individual items (such as test cases) of the second artifact in each column. If the item in the row relates to
the item in the column, put a mark in the intersecting cell to represent the relationship.
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