8. Functional Requirements

Question 1

What is a requirement?

Answer 1

A well defined, testable statement that can be verified

Question 2

What is a functional requirement?

Answer 2

Describes what the user should be able to do in the system

Question 3

When stating functional requirements…

Answer 3

Describe WHAT the user wants to do, but not how

Question 4

User stories

Answer 4

As a…I want to…so that I can… They use everyday language and are not very detailed

Question 5

Non functional requirements

Answer 5

Specify HOW the system should perform. They can include; User experience, readability, performance,…

Question 6

What is the goal for an outcome in testing?

Answer 6

Needs to be measurable

Question 7

Requirement list

Answer 7

Number (1, 2 , 3,…), Requirement description (User story), Priority (A, B, C), Additional info (Case description)

Question 8

Use Cases

Answer 8

A more detailed description of a single activity or operation within a system. A more detailed description of functional requirements. Should describe in detail what happens and be understandable for people with little to no technical background

Question 9

Use case format

Answer 9

Name, number, priority, precondition, base flow, alternative flow, post condition, actors, author