Software Requirements Analysis Quiz

What is the primary goal of requirements elicitation?

• To create a prototype of the system

• To gather and define the needs of stakeholders

• To develop a marketing strategy

• To conduct system testing

Which phase follows after the inception phase in requirements engineering?

• Validation

• Specification

• Elicitation

• Negotiation

What does a use-case diagram primarily illustrate?

• The technical specifications of the system

• The interactions between users (actors) and the system

• The database structure of the system

• The budget for the software project

What is one of the main purposes of requirements validation?

• To gather additional requirements from stakeholders

• To ensure that all requirements are achievable and testable

• To develop user interfaces for the system

• To conduct market research

In requirements management, what is meant by 'change control'?

• The process of gathering new requirements

• The process of managing how changes to requirements are proposed and implemented

• The process of validating existing requirements

• The process of designing user interfaces

Which document type is NOT typically used in specifications?

• Formal mathematical models

• User scenarios (use-cases)

• Marketing brochures

• Graphical models

What is a common mechanism for validating requirements?

• Prototyping

• Technical reviews

• User surveys

• Market analysis

What does a 'requirements traceability matrix' help with?

• It helps in budgeting for the project.

• It links each requirement to its corresponding design elements, implementation tasks, and test cases.

• It provides a list of all stakeholders involved in the project.

• It outlines marketing strategies for the software product.

Which of the following is NOT considered a non-functional requirement (NFR)?

• Performance metrics

• Security constraints

• User interface design

• Usability standards

Why is it important to manage conflicting requirements during negotiation?

• To ensure all stakeholders are satisfied with every aspect of the project.

• To prioritize features based solely on technical feasibility.

• To reach a compromise that aligns with business goals while addressing stakeholder needs.

• To eliminate any unnecessary features from consideration.