Requirements Management Flashcards
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What is the purpose of requirements attributes in a requirements management tool?
Answer: To provide metadata that supports filtering, tracking, and reporting on requirements
Requirements attributes are metadata fields (e.g., priority, source, status) that enable filtering, tracking, and reporting on requirements across the project.
Which type of requirement describes the quality attributes a system must meet, such as performance or security?
Answer: Non-functional requirement
Non-functional requirements specify quality attributes like performance, security, usability, and reliability that the solution must satisfy.
What is the difference between requirements validation and requirements verification?
Answer: Validation confirms requirements meet business needs; verification confirms they are correctly documented
Validation ensures requirements truly reflect business needs, while verification ensures they are correctly and completely documented per standards.
When managing requirements for an agile project, how are requirements typically captured?
Answer: As user stories in a product backlog, refined iteratively
In agile projects, requirements are captured as user stories in a product backlog and are continuously refined and prioritized iteratively.
A project team is using a RACI matrix for requirements activities. What does the 'C' in RACI stand for?
Answer: Consulted
In a RACI matrix, 'C' stands for Consulted, indicating those whose input is sought before a decision or action is taken.
What is the primary risk of poorly managed requirements throughout a project?
Answer: Scope creep, rework, and failure to meet business objectives
Poorly managed requirements lead to scope creep, costly rework, and ultimately failure to deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
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