Question 2 Flashcards
What is the probable content of this exam question?
(1) Requirements: importance, different types, different uses.
(2) Explain how requirements are used.
What is the difference between a functional and a non-functional requirement?
(1) A functional requirement is one that specifies an action that the software must perform, e.g. check, calculate, record, or retrieve.
(2) A non-functional requirement specifies a quality that the software must possess, e.g. usability or maintainability.
What are the advantages of using a standard template, such as the Volere template, for requirements capture?
(1) It saves time repeatedly having to make decisions about what to record.
(2) Ensures that nothing important is left out.
(3) Assists communication between developers.
(4) Allows projects to be compares, and requirements reused in some cases.
