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5.1.1 Keeping the Focus During Requirements Analysis
Author(s) -
Carson R. S.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2001.tb02279.x
Subject(s) - rework , process (computing) , computer science , key (lock) , set (abstract data type) , focus (optics) , risk analysis (engineering) , requirements analysis , work (physics) , systems engineering , process management , engineering , computer security , business , software , mechanical engineering , physics , optics , programming language , embedded system , operating system
The requirements analysis process can have difficulties and diversions which work against success using the standard flow processes. This paper examines seven key problem areas and shows how they can be treated in a disciplined manner to ensure more success during the requirements analysis process. The treatment herein is intended to serve as a reminder of things generally known to practicing systems engineers but often overlooked or neglected in the rush to complete projects. Attention to these items helps catch problems before the design or fabrication is finished, helping to reduce costs of rework. This set of tools can be easily used as review criteria for those needing to develop, manage, design to or verify requirements.