CH 4 - Software Requirements Gathering

What is the primary role of requirements gathering in software projects?

• To create marketing strategies

• To understand stakeholder needs

• To define the project budget

• To develop user manuals

Why is stakeholder analysis important in requirements gathering?

• It increases the project budget

• It reduces the project timeline

• It ensures all relevant perspectives are considered

• It helps in identifying project risks

What does effective requirements gathering help minimize?

• User training costs

• Rework and costs

• Development time

• Software licensing fees

Which of the following is NOT a step in the software requirements gathering process?

• Identifying stakeholders

• Eliciting requirements

• Developing marketing plans

• Documenting requirements

What is a key benefit of engaging stakeholders early in the requirements gathering process?

• It simplifies project management

• It reduces the need for testing

• It allows for faster coding

• It enhances communication and collaboration

What is one ethical responsibility of requirements gatherers?

• To avoid engaging with stakeholders

• To maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• To prioritize their own interests

• To minimize documentation

How can requirements gatherers ensure they respect stakeholders' interests?

• By prioritizing their own opinions

• By limiting stakeholder involvement

• By ignoring their feedback

• By actively listening and validating their input

What is the purpose of obtaining sign-off from stakeholders?

• To start marketing the software

• To hire additional developers

• To indicate agreement to proceed with development

• To finalize the project budget

Which method is NOT typically used for eliciting requirements?

• Interviews

• Surveys

• Brainstorming sessions

• Financial audits

What is the significance of prioritizing requirements?

• It reduces the number of stakeholders

• It eliminates the need for testing

• It guarantees project success

• It helps in resource allocation and decision-making