Requirements Traceability Matrix

Matrix Fields

These are suggestions only and will vary based on organizational and project requirements.

  • A unique identification number containing the general category of the requirement (e.g., SYSADM) and a number assigned in ascending order (e.g., 1.0, 1.1, 1.2)
  • Requirement statement
  • Requirement source (conference, configuration control board, task assignment, etc.)
  • Software requirements specification/functional requirements document paragraph number containing the requirement
  • Design specification paragraph number containing the requirement
  • Program module containing the requirement
  • Test specification containing the requirement test
  • Test case number(s) where requirement is to be tested (optional)
  • Verification of successful testing of requirements
  • Modification field (If a requirement was changed, eliminated, or replaced, indicate disposition and authority for modification.)
  • Remarks