# Frequently Asked Questions

## How do I configure Ketryx so that risks are automatically associated and prompt mitigation or reassessment when a requirement or test is updated?

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Updated 10 months ago

When requirements or tests are updated, Ketryx can automatically trigger a risk impact assessment. By enabling **“Require re-verification of affected items after change control”** and configuring rules in **Risk Management settings**, linked risks are reopened and flagged for reassessment. The traceability matrix ensures updates are tied to the right risks, prompting review or mitigation updates, with all activity logged for compliance.

### **1.** [**Enable Re-Verification of Affected Items**](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/advanced-settings)

- In **Project Settings**, activate **“Require re-verification of affected items after change control.”** 
- When enabled, updating and closing a requirement or test will automatically reopen related items, including risks.
- These items are flagged for re-verification, prompting reassessment or mitigation.
- You can view affected items using the **“Re-verify affected items”** filter on the Items screen.

### **2.** [**Configure Risk Management Settings**](https://docs.ketryx.com/manuals/man-08-risk-management)

- In **Advanced Settings → Risk Management**, you can:  
  - Define custom risk fields and matrices.  
  - Enforce strict risk rules (e.g., requiring predefined hazards, harms, and severities).  
  - Ensure requirement/test changes automatically trigger review of associated risks.

### **3.** [**Ensure Traceability Configuration**](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/advanced-settings#traceability-configuration)

- Verify that your traceability matrix links requirements and tests to risks.
- When a requirement or test is updated, Ketryx uses these links to identify impacted risks and prompt mitigation or reassessment.

- You can also configure advanced traceability options, including cross-project references.

### **4. Workflow in Practice**

Once configured, when you update a requirement or test, Ketryx will:

- Identify linked risks through the traceability matrix.
- Reopen those risks (and other affected items) for review.
- Prompt you or the risk owner to reassess, update mitigation measures, or document justification.
- Track all changes in the audit log for compliance.