Requirements links establish traceability to model elements, test cases, test harnesses, and other requirements. Specify the link type to convey the nature of the relationship, such as a model element that implements a functional requirement, or a test harness that verifies a test specification.

Specifying link types enhances your verification workflow, allowing you to check consistency and test results using the implementation and verification status metrics. Check that your requirements have a valid source and destination by using the implementation status metrics, and address gaps in consistency. Check that your requirements have associated tests by using the verification status metrics, and use the results summary to address test failures.