Section A - Unit 1 Requirement Engineering

Which philosopher is quoted at the beginning of the introduction to requirements?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Lucius Annaeus Seneca

• Marcus Aurelius

Requirements (a)   is crucial because fixing requirements errors after delivery is very costly.

What is the main pressure on the development process in Requirement Engineering?

• Decreased funding

• • Fast-changing technology

• High employee turnover

• Increased regulatory requirements

What are the three key factors driving software as a dominant force of change in new products?

• Cost, speed, scalability

• Arbitrary complexity, instant distribution, off-the-shelf components

• Innovation, usability, efficiency

• Customization, flexibility, security

Business requirements are typically outlined in a (a)   requirements document (BRD).

What is the real goal according to the document, beyond just 'time to market'?

• Time to market with high quality

• Time to market with low cost

• Time to market with the right product

• Time to market with maximum profit

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common reasons for project failures in Requirement Engineering?

• Incomplete requirements

• Unrealistic expectations

• Lack of user involvement

• Advanced technology

According to the Scientific American (Sept. 1994), what increases the chance of project failure?

• Larger projects with longer schedules

• Smaller projects with shorter schedules

• High user involvement

• High-quality management support

Which approach does the document mention as encompassing the entire technical effort?

• Project Management

• Systems Engineering

• Agile Development

• Waterfall Method

Which type of requirement specifies what the system should do overall?

• User requirements

• • Functional requirements

• Business requirements

• Non-functional requirements