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Define Requirements Architecture

Purpose

  • Ensure requirements collectively support objectives.

Description

  • Structure requirements for cohesive outcome.

  • Align models and specifications.

  • Support business objectives and stakeholder needs.

Inputs:

  • Info Management Approach

  • Requirements

  • Solution Scope

Elements:

  • Req Viewpoints & Views:

    • Templates for req representation.

    • Actual req and designs.

  • Template Architectures:

    • Standard viewpoints.

    • Can be tailored.

  • Completeness:

    • Ensures req completeness.

    • Identifies gaps.

  • Relate & Verify Relationships:

    • Define and analyze relationships.

    • Must meet quality criteria.

  • Business Analysis Info Architecture:

    • Structures and relates info.

    • Ensures req completeness.

Guidelines & Tools

  • Software: Manage architecture.

  • Legal/Regulatory Info: Follow rules.

  • Methodologies: Use preset models.

Techniques

  • Data Modeling: Describe needs.

  • Decomposition: Break down.

  • Interviews: Collaborate.

  • Organizational Modeling: Understand stakeholders.

  • Scope Modeling: Define elements.

  • Workshops: Collaborate.

Stakeholders

  • Key Players: Experts, Manager, Sponsor, Tester

  • Roles: Define requirements structure.

  • Engagement: All check requirement completeness.

Outputs

  • Requirements Architecture

    • Content: Requirements and connections.

    • Inclusions: Contextual details.

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