What is a traceability matrix?

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Accepted Answer

**Traceability matrix** — links requirements to other artifacts.

**Types:**
- **Requirements to Design**
- **Requirements to Test Cases**
- **Requirements to Code**

**Example:**
```
Req ID | Description      | Design | Test Case | Code   | Status
BR-001 | User Login       | D-001  | TC-001    | C-001  | Done
BR-002 | Product Search   | D-002  | TC-002    | C-002  | Done
BR-003 | Shopping Cart    | D-003  | TC-003    | C-003  | Testing
BR-004 | Payment Process  | D-004  | -         | -      | In Dev
```

**Benefits:**
- Complete coverage.
- Change impact analysis.
- Audit support.
- Gap identification.

**BA role:** Create and maintain traceability matrix.

Business Analyst: What is a traceability matrix?