5.3. Functional Requirements

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are functional requirements?

   Hint

   Think about what the system should do.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a functional requirement.

   Hint

   Consider user interactions.

3. 3.

   What do functional requirements describe?

   • What the system is used for
   • What the system should do
   • How the system is secured

   Hint

   Focus on the actions of the system.

4. 4.

   True or False: Functional requirements are derived from business goals?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the sources of the requirements.

5. 5.

   Create a set of functional requirements for a new mobile banking application concentrating on user security features.

   Hint

   Think about the essential features that need to be secure.

6. 6.

   Discuss how to effectively gather functional requirements from stakeholders for a project.

   Hint

   Consider various techniques to engage with stakeholders.