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What is the importance of documenting requirements according to the text?
What is the importance of documenting requirements according to the text?
- To show off to customers
- To challenge the customers' requests
- To avoid designing poorly performing networks
- To have proof in case of future disputes (correct)
How does the author handle unreasonable customer requests?
How does the author handle unreasonable customer requests?
- By refusing to make any changes
- By ignoring the requests
- By increasing the project budget
- By signing a document to design a poorly performing network (correct)
Why did the author mention that customers get 'a little gun shy' when asked to sign a document for a poorly performing network?
Why did the author mention that customers get 'a little gun shy' when asked to sign a document for a poorly performing network?
- Because they are excited about the idea
- Because they don't want to be responsible for the bad design (correct)
- Because they like to challenge the designer
- Because they understand the consequences
Study Notes
- The speaker expresses the importance of documenting requirements in a CYA (cover your assets) document.
- The document serves as a reference for future projects or issues.
- The speaker enjoys documenting requirements to prevent misunderstandings or disagreements in the future.
- Customers may request changes or additions to designs, which the speaker may approve even if they result in poor performance.
- The speaker has experienced customers asking for impractical or unrealistic design elements, and has signed off on documents approving these requests despite potential design issues.
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Test your knowledge on the significance of documenting requirements in a CYA document to prevent misunderstandings and disagreements in future projects. Explore scenarios where customers request changes or additions to designs, even if they may result in poor performance.
