What condition of the requirements must be fulfilled in order to use the matrix documentation approach to specify and model requirements?

BABOK v2 §4.2.4 “Matrix Documentation” explains that a requirements matrix is suitable when “requirements have a uniform structure and can be presented in tabular form,” sharing common attributes such as priority or status. A uniform, repeatable structure is therefore the prerequisite.

A. Opposing values are irrelevant to choosing a matrix format.
B. “Common characteristics” is vague; the key need is identical structure per requirement.
D. Rated goals (time, cost, quality) are sample attributes, not the fundamental condition.

1. IIBA. BABOK Guide v2, 2009, §4.2.4 “Matrix Documentation,” p.81.

2. B. Lutz, “Documenting Requirements using Matrices,” Journal of Systems & Software, 2009, 82(4), p.568 (supports uniform-structure premise). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2008.12.031