Q&A - Linked Artifacts

✅ General Overview

Q: What are linked artifacts in Modern Requirements?

A:
Linked artifacts are Azure DevOps work items or assets that are connected through defined relationships to support traceability and impact awareness. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: Does Modern Requirements store linked artifacts separately?

A:
No. Linked artifacts remain native Azure DevOps work items and are referenced through links. [marketplac...studio.com]

Q: Why are linked artifacts important?

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They provide visibility into relationships between requirements, tests, defects, and other items, reducing gaps and inconsistencies. [modernrequ...ements.com]

✅ Types of Linked Artifacts

Q: What types of artifacts can be linked?

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Requirements, test cases, defects, tasks, and other Azure DevOps work items can be linked. [marketplac...studio.com]

Q: Are diagrams and documents considered linked artifacts?

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Yes. Diagrams, Smart Docs, and other assets can be linked through underlying work items. [marketplac...studio.com]

✅ Creating & Managing Links

Q: How are artifact links created?

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Links are created using Azure DevOps work item relationships, which Modern Requirements enhances. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: Does Modern Requirements introduce custom link types?

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No. Modern Requirements leverages existing Azure DevOps link types. [marketplac...studio.com]

Q: Can linked artifacts be viewed from multiple modules?

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Yes. Links are visible in Smart Docs, Trace Analysis, Reviews, and Reports. [marketplac...studio.com]

✅ Linked Artifacts & Traceability

Q: How do linked artifacts support traceability?

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They form the basis of traceability matrices used in Trace Analysis. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: Can linked artifacts be traced end‑to‑end?

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Yes. Linked artifacts can be traced across multiple levels using Trace Analysis. [modernrequ...ements.com]

✅ Impact Awareness & Suspect Links

Q: What happens when a linked artifact changes?

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When configured, Suspect Links can flag related artifacts to indicate potential impact. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: What is a Suspect Link?

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A Suspect Link automatically marks a linked artifact as suspect when change criteria are met. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: Are Suspect Links enabled by default?

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No. Suspect Links must be configured by users through MR Services. [modernrequ...ements.com]

✅ Reporting & Reviews

Q: Can linked artifacts be included in reports?

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Yes. Linked artifacts appear in Smart Reports and other reporting outputs. [marketplac...studio.com]

Q: Are linked artifacts visible during Reviews?

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Yes. Review participants can see relationships between reviewed items and their linked artifacts. [modernrequ...ements.com]

✅ Governance & Compliance

Q: How do linked artifacts support audits?

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They provide documented relationships between requirements, verification, and delivery items. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: Are linked artifacts suitable for regulated environments?

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Yes. Traceable relationships and change tracking support compliance workflows. [marketplac...studio.com]

✅ Roles & Use Cases

Q: Who typically manages linked artifacts?

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Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA teams, and Project Managers manage linked artifacts. [modernrequ...ements.com]

Q: When should teams review linked artifacts?

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Teams review linked artifacts during change requests, reviews, and impact assessments. [modernrequ...ements.com]