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Traceability is a tool used in business analysis to track the life of a requirement from its origin through its development and specification, to its subsequent deployment and use, and through periods of ongoing refinement and iteration in any of these phases. It allows business analysts to determine the impact of changes in requirements by providing a clear path of how each requirement is connected to others, which is essential for assessing the consequences of changes.

References: The BABOK® Guide emphasizes the importance of traceability in managing and analyzing the impact of changes in requirements. It is a fundamental aspect of requirements management and communication, one of the six knowledge areas defined in the BABOK® Guide. Traceability supports several tasks within this knowledge area, including maintaining requirements for reuse, preparing requirements for change, and evaluating the potential impact of changes1.

The input to the ‘prepare for elicitation’ task is ‘Needs’. This involves understanding the business needs which define the scope and purpose of the elicitation activities. It is crucial for the business analyst to comprehend these needs to ensure that the elicitation efforts are aligned with the business objectives and that the right stakeholders are engaged in the process.

References: The ‘prepare for elicitation’ task and its inputs are discussed within the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) guide, which serves as a standard for the practice of business analysis. The guide outlines the necessary inputs and techniques for effective elicitation123.

"Needs" is an input to the "Prepare for Elicitation" task. This guides the preparation in terms of the scope and purpose of elicitation activities. Even if the specific needs have not been fully elicited or understood, there must be some initial recognition of needs to commence the elicitation process. Understanding these needs helps in planning the elicitation approach, selecting appropriate techniques, and ensuring that the elicitation activities are aligned with addressing these needs effectively .