Does the Requirements Development and Management (RDM) practice 2.5 require a Requirements Traceability Matrix document?

The Requirements Development and Management (RDM) practice in CMMI does not specifically mandate a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) document as a necessary component. While traceability of requirements is an important aspect of requirements management, the approach, methods, and artifacts used can vary based on the specific needs of a project and the organization's processes.

The essence of RDM is to ensure that requirements are well-defined, managed, and tracked throughout the lifecycle of the project, but it does not enforce the use of any particular document like an RTM. Projects may utilize different tools or techniques for traceability that do not necessarily take the form of a formal RTM.

This flexibility allows organizations to tailor their documentation and practices according to their unique contexts, project sizes, and methodologies, making it possible for some projects to operate effectively without an RTM. Therefore, the assertion that RDM practice 2.5 requires a Requirements Traceability Matrix is inaccurate.