Chapter 4 - Requirements Engineering Quiz

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How can a requirement be described according to the text?

Simplistic verbal requirement

Detailed specification only

High-level abstract statement or detailed mathematical specification (correct)

Low-level abstract statement only

What is the primary purpose of requirements engineering?

Determining the cost of the system

Writing detailed code for the system

Establishing the services a system can provide (correct)

Testing the final system for bugs

What are the dual functions that requirements may serve?

Basis for contract negotiation and detailed specification (correct)

Detailed design and open-ended contract negotiation

Basis for bid interpretation and open-ended design

Detailed specifications and open-ended interpretation

Which of the following is NOT part of requirements engineering?

System testing Signup and view all the answers

According to Davis, why should a company define its needs in an abstract way?

To minimize costs and risks Signup and view all the answers

What did Jack do after receiving recommendations for KidsTakePics from two teachers?

Created a teacher and a class account on KidsTakePics Signup and view all the answers

What describes system requirements generated during the requirements engineering process?

Descriptions of system services and constraints Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting up a teacher and a class account on KidsTakePics for Jack?

To upload photos Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Initial assumption' in the scenario refer to?

The user or group having photos ready for upload Signup and view all the answers

What is described in the 'Normal' flow of events in the scenario?

Choosing to upload photos and selecting them on the computer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in a scenario according to the text provided?

A list of all possible solutions Signup and view all the answers

What was Jack's main motivation for using the iLearn setup service?

To add KidsTakePics to services available for pupils in his class Signup and view all the answers

What do functional requirements describe?

System services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of writing a requirements document?

To list down user and system requirements Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for functional requirements to be precisely stated?

To ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity Signup and view all the answers

How are user requirements different from system requirements?

User requirements should be understandable by non-technical end users, while system requirements can be technical Signup and view all the answers

In the Mentcare system, how are staff members uniquely identified?

By their 8-digit employee number Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if functional requirements are ambiguous?

Different interpretations by developers and users Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making requirements as complete as possible?

To ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings Signup and view all the answers

Which approach uses natural language with numbered sentences for writing requirements?

Notation Description Signup and view all the answers

What kind of list should the system generate each day for each clinic in the Mentcare system?

List of patients with appointments Signup and view all the answers

Why do functional user requirements differ from functional system requirements?

They have different audiences Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the design description approach for writing requirements?

Specifying requirements with an operational model using abstract features Signup and view all the answers

Why is the structured language natural approach useful for interface specifications?

It allows for a more detailed description within each field Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of managing changing requirements during the requirements engineering process and system development?

Requirements management Signup and view all the answers

Why are the final system requirements a compromise between different user requirements?

Due to conflicting and contradictory user requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is an inevitable outcome when managing requirements of large systems with diverse user communities?

Users' requirements may conflict or contradict Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to establish a formal process for making change proposals in requirements management?

To maintain links between dependent requirements Signup and view all the answers

When do new requirements typically emerge during system development?

Throughout the development process Signup and view all the answers