Managing requirements in views

 Conceptual overview

You can create, organize, and track requirements in three kinds of views: an Attribute Matrix, a Traceability Matrix, and a Traceability Tree. (Traceability views will be examined in Module 6.)

In an Attribute Matrix, you get a spreadsheet-like view in which requirements are displayed in rows and their attributes are displayed in columns. Some of the attributes included in an Attribute Matrix include Priority, Status, and Location. At a glance, you can view all requirements of a specific type and their attribute values.

You can work with the database without opening Word or any requirements document. The Attribute Matrix will show all of the requirements of a single requirement type no matter where they are located. You can edit requirements and their attributes directly in the Attribute Matrix. If a requirement was created in a document and you edit it in the database, your edit will be reflected in the document.

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