Requirements Engineering: Stakeholders, Collaboration, and Validation

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What is the main goal of requirements engineering?

To design and build computer programs
To recognize multiple viewpoints
To ensure a written understanding of the problem (correct)
To establish the groundwork for software development

Who participates in requirements engineering?

Software engineers, project stakeholders, and end users (correct)
Software engineers and IT managers
Software engineers and hardware engineers
Only software engineers

What does 'inception' refer to in requirements engineering?

The process of identifying stakeholders
The analysis pattern used
The development of use cases
The task that defines the scope and nature of the problem (correct)

Why is it important to apply requirements engineering before technical work begins?

To avoid designing and building a computer program that solves the wrong problem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent of requirements engineering?

To provide all parties with a written understanding of the problem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing requirements engineering work products with stakeholders?

To ensure that the work products meet the needs and expectations of stakeholders (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which task of requirements engineering focuses on refining the requirements model by identifying various aspects of software function, behavior, and information?

Elaboration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some problems encountered during the elicitation phase of requirements engineering?

Problems of volatility, problems of scope, and problems of understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the tasks encompassed by requirements engineering?

Construction (C) Signup and view all the answers

In requirements engineering, what does the inception phase establish?

The business needs that the system should address (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of collaborative requirement gathering?

To recognize multiple viewpoints (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which task in requirements engineering involves refining the requirements model by identifying various aspects of software function, behavior, and information?

Class-based modelling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of negotiating requirements in requirements engineering?

To reach a consensus on conflicting requirements (B) Signup and view all the answers

In requirements engineering, what does the inception phase define?

The scope and nature of the problem to be solved (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding the intent of requirements engineering?

To provide all parties with a written understanding of the problem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the task of 'elaboration' in requirements engineering focus on?

Creating and refining a requirements model that identifies various aspects of software function, behavior, and information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of reviewing requirements engineering work products with stakeholders?

To ensure what you have learned is what they really meant (A) Signup and view all the answers

What problems are encountered during the elicitation phase of requirements engineering?

Problems of negotiation, such as conflicting proposals from different users (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is inception important in requirements engineering?

To establish a basic understanding of the problem, the people who want a solution, and the nature of the solution that is desired (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which task of requirements engineering involves driving the creation and refinement of user scenarios that describe how users will interact with the system?

'Elaboration' (B) Signup and view all the answers