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What defines an Emergent Requirement in the context of software development?
What defines an Emergent Requirement in the context of software development?
Which characteristic ensures that requirements can be traced back to their sources?
Which characteristic ensures that requirements can be traced back to their sources?
Why is it important for requirements to be clear and unambiguous?
Why is it important for requirements to be clear and unambiguous?
Which requirement characteristic indicates that all specified requirements should not contradict each other?
Which requirement characteristic indicates that all specified requirements should not contradict each other?
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What is meant by a requirement being verifiable?
What is meant by a requirement being verifiable?
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What guideline should be followed to enhance the clarity of requirements written in natural language?
What guideline should be followed to enhance the clarity of requirements written in natural language?
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How should requirements be prioritized according to their importance?
How should requirements be prioritized according to their importance?
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Which characteristic of requirements ensures they can be realistically achieved within given constraints?
Which characteristic of requirements ensures they can be realistically achieved within given constraints?
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What is the primary purpose of requirements analysis?
What is the primary purpose of requirements analysis?
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Which of the following elements is NOT typically part of the Conceptual Model?
Which of the following elements is NOT typically part of the Conceptual Model?
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What does a Use Case Model specifically describe?
What does a Use Case Model specifically describe?
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What role does a use case actor play in use case modeling?
What role does a use case actor play in use case modeling?
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In terms of Use Case scenarios, what is their primary benefit during the analysis phase?
In terms of Use Case scenarios, what is their primary benefit during the analysis phase?
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Which diagram is part of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and depicts actors and use cases?
Which diagram is part of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and depicts actors and use cases?
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How can use case scenarios aid in system test planning?
How can use case scenarios aid in system test planning?
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The connectors in a Use Case Diagram represent what?
The connectors in a Use Case Diagram represent what?
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What is the primary purpose of UML?
What is the primary purpose of UML?
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Which diagram is primarily used for structural modeling in UML?
Which diagram is primarily used for structural modeling in UML?
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Which of the following describes a behavioral aspect of UML?
Which of the following describes a behavioral aspect of UML?
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What advantage does UML provide compared to natural language and code?
What advantage does UML provide compared to natural language and code?
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Which organization is responsible for the standardization of UML?
Which organization is responsible for the standardization of UML?
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What does the term 'Unified' in UML refer to?
What does the term 'Unified' in UML refer to?
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In the context of smart home technologies, what do homeowners seek to achieve?
In the context of smart home technologies, what do homeowners seek to achieve?
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What does coding style guidelines in SDS ensure?
What does coding style guidelines in SDS ensure?
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What is an example of a relationship defined by multiplicity?
What is an example of a relationship defined by multiplicity?
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What unique identifier is associated with books in the university library system?
What unique identifier is associated with books in the university library system?
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Which statement is true regarding single inheritance?
Which statement is true regarding single inheritance?
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Which class represents items that can be borrowed by students?
Which class represents items that can be borrowed by students?
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What defines a bi-directional association between classes?
What defines a bi-directional association between classes?
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When is multiple inheritance advised to be used?
When is multiple inheritance advised to be used?
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What type of relationship exists between students and publications in the UML class diagram?
What type of relationship exists between students and publications in the UML class diagram?
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Which represents a multiplicity of zero or more?
Which represents a multiplicity of zero or more?
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Which attribute is NOT associated with journals in the library system?
Which attribute is NOT associated with journals in the library system?
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What is a common superclass that books and journals should inherit from?
What is a common superclass that books and journals should inherit from?
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In a scenario where navigation is restricted in an association, what is typically added?
In a scenario where navigation is restricted in an association, what is typically added?
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Which attribute is common to both books and journals in the library database?
Which attribute is common to both books and journals in the library database?
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What is the consequence of using single inheritance?
What is the consequence of using single inheritance?
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What information is NOT typically stored about students in the library system?
What information is NOT typically stored about students in the library system?
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Which of the following indicates that a class can inherit from multiple classes?
Which of the following indicates that a class can inherit from multiple classes?
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In the UML class diagram, how are the relationships between the library and publications most likely represented?
In the UML class diagram, how are the relationships between the library and publications most likely represented?
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What is the purpose of a lifeline in a sequence diagram?
What is the purpose of a lifeline in a sequence diagram?
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How is a message represented in a sequence diagram?
How is a message represented in a sequence diagram?
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What do the different arrowheads in a sequence diagram signify?
What do the different arrowheads in a sequence diagram signify?
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What is the purpose of a frame in a sequence diagram?
What is the purpose of a frame in a sequence diagram?
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Which of the following correctly represents a message call in a sequence diagram?
Which of the following correctly represents a message call in a sequence diagram?
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In what scenario would you use an unfinished arrow in a sequence diagram?
In what scenario would you use an unfinished arrow in a sequence diagram?
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How can annotations be utilized in sequence diagrams?
How can annotations be utilized in sequence diagrams?
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What indicates a conditional branch in a sequence diagram?
What indicates a conditional branch in a sequence diagram?
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Study Notes
Engineering the Requirements
- The IEEE standard defines a software requirement as a software capability needed by a user to solve a problem or achieve an objective. A requirement is also a capability that a system or system component needs to satisfy contract, standards, specifications, or other formally imposed documents.
- System requirements encompass the entire system, encompassing elements like people, hardware, and software. For instance, a Traffic Management System (TMS) has requirements for traffic police, signage, and traffic control software.
- Software requirements are categorized as functional or non-functional.
- Functional requirements outline the actions the software must perform. For example, a TMS would have a requirement that allows a traffic manager to set the duration of individual traffic lights using specific ranges (e.g., red: 30-120 seconds, green: 30-120 seconds, amber: 5-10 seconds).
- Non-functional requirements describe constraints for the solution. For example, a TMS requirement could stipulate that the software subsystem shouldn't fail more than once every 24,000 hours.
- Quality Attributes evaluate the software's performance and usage. Examples include availability, reliability, usability, reusability, maintainability, efficiency, safety, and security.
- An Emergent Requirement is a requirement that's dependent on how all software components interoperate. For example, a TMS requirement might state providing a 20% increase in traffic throughput during the weekday traffic period of 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Software Requirements
- Key characteristics of a good software requirement set include correctness (meeting all requirements), clarity/unambiguity (only one possible interpretation), completeness (including all necessary aspects), conciseness (avoiding unnecessary details), consistency (no contradictory statements), feasibility (realizable within constraints), and traceability (linking to sources or artifacts).
- Requirements should be written in complete sentences using active voice.
- Writing requirements should steer clear of ambiguity for clearer meaning, and be verifiable for easier testing.
- Avoiding wordiness and maintaining consistency in wording across the requirements are crucial. Also, avoiding the duplication of requirements is essential for a comprehensive and reliable result.
Documentation-Specifying Requirements-SRS Outline
- The documentation outline is structured for specifying requirements. It includes sections like introduction, project information, product description, user description, development constraints, operational environment, functional requirements, other non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, reliability, safety, security, maintenance, business rules, user documentation), references, and an appendix of use case diagrams.
Software Requirements (Characteristics)
- Correct: Satisfies every specified requirement.
- Clear/Unambiguous: Precise and unambiguous format with only one interpretation.
- Complete: Includes all agreed-upon requirements by stakeholders.
- Concise: Clearly outlines properties without verbose language.
- Consistent: Without contradictory statements.
- Feasible: Realizable within resource and schedule limitations.
- Traceable: Linkable to sources (e.g., users, policies) and derived artifacts (e.g., code, test cases).
- Verifiable: Has a testable criterion and cost-effective way to check implementation.
- Prioritized: Ranked by importance and/or stability (e.g., essential, conditional, optional).
Development Constraints
- Constraints on the development process, encompassing technology (e.g., Java, Internet Explorer 11) limitations, resource constraints (e.g., developer time, storage capacity), regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR), and time limitations.
Operational Environment
- Detailed description of the environment where the software operates, including hardware requirements (e.g., minimum/recommended RAM, processor), software dependencies (e.g., operating systems), network requirements (e.g., internet connection), security considerations (e.g., data encryption), and scalability (accommodating user loads).
Case Study: Digital Home (DH)
- New homeowners prioritize "smart" homes with automated features like energy efficiency, entertainment, communication, household chores, and security. The design relies on advanced technologies such as smart devices, distributed computing, and wireless/web communications.
UML
- UML (Unified Modeling Language): a standard graphical language for specifying, visualizing, modeling, constructing, and documenting the software design. It provides a high-level abstraction of the system, irrespective of programming language.
Use Case Model
- Diagrams to describe ways users interact with the system (use cases), showing actors (users or other systems) triggering a sequence of interactions between the system and those actors. Each use case typically includes an overarching goal, actors, a pre-condition that needs to be met before the interaction begins and a post-condition that confirms when the steps of the interaction have been completed.
Multiplicity
- Multiplicity describes the number of instances of one class related to another class. For example, one student can have many schedules.
Relationships (Class Diagram)
- Association: a semantic connection between classes
- Aggregation: a 'has-a' relationship; parts can exist independently
- Composition: a strong 'has-a' relationship; parts cannot exist independently, tied to the whole object.
- Dependency: a non-structural relationship where one element relies on another
- Generalization/Inheritance: the subclass inherits structure and behavior from the superclass (parent-child relationship that allows the child object to inherit attributes and methods from the parent)
- Multiplicity: Specifies how many instances of one class relate to an instance of another. e.g., 1 (one), 0..* (zero or more).
Additional Topics
- Sequence Diagrams: Diagrams that show communication and execution order between objects over time, as part of the software implementation.
- Class Diagram Examples: These details the class name, attributes (characteristics), and operations (actions), creating a template for creating objects from it.
- Library System Example: A real-world system where books, journals, students, and library operations are managed. UML diagrams show how these elements would interact.
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Test your knowledge on software requirements and use case modeling. This quiz covers essential characteristics of requirements, their management, and the importance of clarity and traceability in the development process. Dive into the core concepts that ensure software project success.
