Requirements Lifecycle Management Flashcards

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a 'requirements repository'?

Answer: It is a centralized store for requirements, their attributes, and relationships

A requirements repository is a centralized system for storing requirements along with their attributes, status, traceability links, and version history, regardless of project size.

What is the purpose of 'requirements prioritization' in lifecycle management?

Answer: To determine which requirements will deliver the most value relative to cost and risk

Prioritization determines which requirements deliver the greatest value relative to implementation cost and risk, enabling informed decisions about what to implement first or what to include in scope.

When should a business analyst re-assess requirements priorities?

Answer: Whenever there are significant changes in business context, stakeholder needs, or project constraints

Priorities should be re-assessed whenever significant changes occur — in the business environment, stakeholder needs, or project constraints — to ensure the team is working on the highest-value items.

What does 'requirements reuse' mean in lifecycle management?

Answer: Applying requirements from previous projects or across multiple projects where they remain relevant

Requirements reuse involves applying validated requirements from previous projects or initiatives to new projects where those requirements remain applicable, saving elicitation and analysis time.

Which of the following BEST describes 'requirements volatility'?

Answer: The rate or frequency at which requirements change during a project

Requirements volatility measures how frequently requirements change during a project, which directly impacts planning, risk management, and the choice of development methodology.

What is the role of a 'decision log' in requirements lifecycle management?

Answer: Documenting key requirements decisions, their rationale, and the parties who made them

A decision log records important requirements decisions — including the options considered, the rationale for the chosen option, and who made the decision — providing an audit trail and institutional memory.