APPIAN ANALYST CERTIFICATION
PREP - REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATION WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How do you determine whether requirements are complete and consistent? - ANSWER-
You can determine whether requirements are complete and consistent by reviewing
documentation, interviewing stakeholders, and validating requirements against existing
standards and regulations. You can also use tools such as requirements traceability
matrices and diagrams to visualize the completeness and consistency of requirements.
What type of documentation is required for a successful requirements management
process? - ANSWER-Documentation required for a successful requirements
management process includes the requirements definition document, requirements
traceability matrix, user stories, functional specifications, and other related documents.
What are the benefits of having a requirements traceability matrix? - ANSWER-Benefits
of having a requirements traceability matrix include: - Easily tracking the relationships
between requirements - Facilitating impact analysis of changes to requirements -
Ensuring traceable links between requirements, design, and testing - Streamlining
requirements management processes - Increasing visibility into the project
What is the difference between a requirement and a feature in software development? -
ANSWER-A requirement is a specific statement of what the software must do, while a
feature is an individual piece of functionality. Requirements state what the software
must do, while features describe how the software does it.
How do you ensure that the requirements have been met? - ANSWER-You can ensure
that requirements are met by performing tests and validations, and confirming that each
requirement has been implemented correctly and that the system meets the specified
criteria. Additionally, you can use traceability matrices to ensure that each requirement
is linked to the corresponding tests and validations.
What is the purpose of Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)? - ANSWER-The
purpose of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is to trace the relationship
between requirements and their origins, to link requirements to tests and test results, to
track the status of requirements and tests, and to ensure that all requirement
documents are up to date and accurate.
, What is the primary purpose of requirements gathering? - ANSWER-The primary
purpose of requirements gathering is to define what the system needs to do in order to
meet users' needs and satisfy the customer or stakeholders.
What do we mean when we say that requirements are "testable"? - ANSWER-
Testability means that requirements should be clearly defined and measurable so that
tests can be developed to assess whether the system meets the requirements or not.
How does SRS help manage system requirements? - ANSWER-SRS stands for System
Requirements Specification, and it is a document that contains all of the requirements
and information necessary to design and build a system. By using an SRS document,
project teams can more easily manage system requirements because all of the
requirements are conveniently located in one place.
What is the purpose of a requirements definition document? - ANSWER-The purpose of
a requirements definition document is to provide a detailed description of the system
and its requirements. This document typically includes information such as user needs
and non-functional requirements as well as constraints and dependencies.
What is the difference between a user story and a functional specification? - ANSWER-
A user story is a description of a specific feature from the perspective of a user, while a
functional specification is a detailed description of how the feature works. User stories
are typically written from the perspective of the user and do not provide technical details
about the implementation of the feature, while a functional specification provides
technical details, diagrams, and descriptions of how the feature will work.
How can stakeholders provide feedback on the requirements? - ANSWER-Stakeholders
can provide feedback on the requirements by participating in meetings, providing written
comments, and/or reviewing documents. Additionally, stakeholders can review the
requirements definition document, user stories, and functional specifications to ensure
that the requirements are clear and comprehensive.
What are the components of a successful requirements communication plan? -
ANSWER-Components of a successful requirements communication plan include: -
Establishing objectives and scope - Assigning roles and responsibilities - Identifying
stakeholders - Setting up meetings and activities - Developing deliverables -
Implementing feedback cycles
What is the difference between a waterfall and an agile approach to requirements
management? - ANSWER-A waterfall approach to requirements management involves
breaking the process down into discrete, sequential stages, with each stage advancing
the project to the next. An agile approach is a more iterative approach, with
requirements management occurring in short, continuous cycles of development,
testing, and feedback.
PREP - REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATION WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How do you determine whether requirements are complete and consistent? - ANSWER-
You can determine whether requirements are complete and consistent by reviewing
documentation, interviewing stakeholders, and validating requirements against existing
standards and regulations. You can also use tools such as requirements traceability
matrices and diagrams to visualize the completeness and consistency of requirements.
What type of documentation is required for a successful requirements management
process? - ANSWER-Documentation required for a successful requirements
management process includes the requirements definition document, requirements
traceability matrix, user stories, functional specifications, and other related documents.
What are the benefits of having a requirements traceability matrix? - ANSWER-Benefits
of having a requirements traceability matrix include: - Easily tracking the relationships
between requirements - Facilitating impact analysis of changes to requirements -
Ensuring traceable links between requirements, design, and testing - Streamlining
requirements management processes - Increasing visibility into the project
What is the difference between a requirement and a feature in software development? -
ANSWER-A requirement is a specific statement of what the software must do, while a
feature is an individual piece of functionality. Requirements state what the software
must do, while features describe how the software does it.
How do you ensure that the requirements have been met? - ANSWER-You can ensure
that requirements are met by performing tests and validations, and confirming that each
requirement has been implemented correctly and that the system meets the specified
criteria. Additionally, you can use traceability matrices to ensure that each requirement
is linked to the corresponding tests and validations.
What is the purpose of Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)? - ANSWER-The
purpose of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) is to trace the relationship
between requirements and their origins, to link requirements to tests and test results, to
track the status of requirements and tests, and to ensure that all requirement
documents are up to date and accurate.
, What is the primary purpose of requirements gathering? - ANSWER-The primary
purpose of requirements gathering is to define what the system needs to do in order to
meet users' needs and satisfy the customer or stakeholders.
What do we mean when we say that requirements are "testable"? - ANSWER-
Testability means that requirements should be clearly defined and measurable so that
tests can be developed to assess whether the system meets the requirements or not.
How does SRS help manage system requirements? - ANSWER-SRS stands for System
Requirements Specification, and it is a document that contains all of the requirements
and information necessary to design and build a system. By using an SRS document,
project teams can more easily manage system requirements because all of the
requirements are conveniently located in one place.
What is the purpose of a requirements definition document? - ANSWER-The purpose of
a requirements definition document is to provide a detailed description of the system
and its requirements. This document typically includes information such as user needs
and non-functional requirements as well as constraints and dependencies.
What is the difference between a user story and a functional specification? - ANSWER-
A user story is a description of a specific feature from the perspective of a user, while a
functional specification is a detailed description of how the feature works. User stories
are typically written from the perspective of the user and do not provide technical details
about the implementation of the feature, while a functional specification provides
technical details, diagrams, and descriptions of how the feature will work.
How can stakeholders provide feedback on the requirements? - ANSWER-Stakeholders
can provide feedback on the requirements by participating in meetings, providing written
comments, and/or reviewing documents. Additionally, stakeholders can review the
requirements definition document, user stories, and functional specifications to ensure
that the requirements are clear and comprehensive.
What are the components of a successful requirements communication plan? -
ANSWER-Components of a successful requirements communication plan include: -
Establishing objectives and scope - Assigning roles and responsibilities - Identifying
stakeholders - Setting up meetings and activities - Developing deliverables -
Implementing feedback cycles
What is the difference between a waterfall and an agile approach to requirements
management? - ANSWER-A waterfall approach to requirements management involves
breaking the process down into discrete, sequential stages, with each stage advancing
the project to the next. An agile approach is a more iterative approach, with
requirements management occurring in short, continuous cycles of development,
testing, and feedback.
