Here is a free requirements traceability matrix (RTM) for you to fill out when you are gathering requirements for a project. I created it for a CMMI-Level Three project I was on. It has bidirectional traceability. This means that you can trace a requirement from the beginning til the end of the entire software lifecycle. There are automated tools that can replace this RTM. However, they are usually extremely expensive. If your business it’s just starting out and you don’t have much money, here is a great way to do it without having to spend thousands.

Click here to get the RTM template.

Written by: Shevonne on April 18, 2011.
Last revised by: Shevonne on November 16, 2011.

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