Requirements Elicitation Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of requirements elicitation in product ownership analysis?
Answer: To discover, capture, and understand stakeholder needs and expectations
Requirements elicitation focuses on understanding what stakeholders need so those needs can be translated into actionable product requirements.
Which elicitation technique involves observing users in their natural work environment?
Answer: Ethnographic observation
Ethnographic observation (job shadowing or contextual inquiry) reveals how users actually work, uncovering implicit needs they may not articulate in interviews.
What is the difference between stated and unstated requirements?
Answer: Stated requirements are explicitly communicated; unstated are assumed or implicit expectations
Stated requirements are directly expressed by stakeholders, while unstated requirements are implicit expectations that stakeholders assume will be met without saying so.
Which elicitation technique is best for generating a wide range of ideas quickly from a group?
Answer: Brainstorming
Brainstorming encourages free-flowing idea generation in a group setting, quickly surfacing diverse perspectives without judgment.
What is a 'use case' in requirements elicitation?
Answer: A description of how a user interacts with the system to achieve a goal
A use case describes the interaction between an actor (user or system) and the product to achieve a specific goal, capturing functional requirements in a structured way.
Why is active facilitation important during requirements workshops?
Answer: To ensure all voices are heard and the session stays focused and productive
Active facilitation manages group dynamics, prevents dominant voices from overshadowing others, and keeps discussions aligned with workshop objectives.