Requirement traceability is a relationship between two requirements that implies the source, derivation, or dependencies between the artifacts. Trace to and trace from indicators help identify the source, derivation, or dependency clearly; for example, design elements, such as use cases or classes, typically trace to high-level feature requirements, implying that the feature is the source, or "motivator," for the design element. Traceability relationships help you determine the extent to which your project requirements are satisfied. As elements or their associated requirements change, you can use traceability relationships to monitor the impact of these changes.
In this lesson you will view traceability in the Requirement Trace view, which shows traceability for the selected requirement. You will also view traceability for all feature requirements in a Traceability Tree query.
To view traceability, complete the following steps: