📝 SE311 Examination

Chapter 2: Requirements Inception

Total Marks: 50 Points
Instructions:
  • Answer all questions by selecting options or typing your answers
  • Click "Show Mock Answer" to see example answers for written questions
  • Click "Submit Exam" when finished to see your score and feedback
  • Review explanations for incorrect answers
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (16 points)
Question 1 [2 Points]

Which of the following is a success metric?

Correct Answer: b
Success metrics are quantitative and measurable indicators. Option b provides a specific, measurable metric. Option a is a category, c is a problem statement, and d is a functional requirement.
Question 2 [2 Points]

Scope representation techniques include:

Correct Answer: d
The four scope representation techniques are: Context Diagrams, Ecosystem Maps, Feature Trees, and Event Lists. Activity diagrams are not scope representation techniques.
Question 3 [2 Points]

A context diagram depicts internal system features.

Correct Answer: b (False)
Context diagrams provide NO visibility into the system's internal objects, processes, or data. They only show the boundary between the system and external entities.
Question 4 [2 Points]

The product vision applies to the product as a whole and encompasses the scope for each planned release.

Correct Answer: a (True)
Product vision applies to the product as a whole and is relatively static. It encompasses the scope for each planned release.
Question 5 [2 Points]

When describing a business context, we define:

Correct Answer: a
Business context includes: Stakeholder profiles, Project priorities, and Deployment considerations. Business rules and opportunities are part of business requirements.
Question 6 [2 Points]

Event lists identify system behaviour that could be triggered by:

Correct Answer: d
Event lists identify external events that trigger system behavior: User-triggered, Time-triggered, or Signal events from external components.
Question 7 [2 Points]

Which of the following is NOT part of the Vision and Scope Document?

Correct Answer: d
Vision and Scope Document contains: Business requirements, Scope and limitations, and Business context. Detailed functional requirements belong in the SRS, not the Vision and Scope Document.
Question 8 [2 Points]

Business objectives should be stated in:

Correct Answer: b
Business objectives should be stated in quantitative and measurable terms so success can be evaluated objectively.
Part B: Short Answer Questions (17 points)
Question 9 [3 Points]

Define Requirements Inception in one sentence.

Mock Answer:

"Agree on a well-defined project's vision, scope, and business case."

Alternative: "Establish a shared understanding of the product's context, defining its problem, solution, boundaries, and benefit."

Question 10 [4 Points]

Explain the difference between Product Vision and Project Scope.

Mock Answer:

Product Vision: Describes what the ultimate product is about and what it could eventually become. It applies to the product as a whole and is relatively static/long-term.

Project Scope: Identifies what portion of the ultimate product vision the current project/release will address. It pertains to a specific project or iteration and is more dynamic/changes per release.

Question 11 [3 Points]

What is the purpose of scope representation techniques? Name the four techniques.

Mock Answer:

Purpose: To foster clear and accurate communication of scope among stakeholders using notation standards.

Four Techniques:

  1. Context Diagrams
  2. Ecosystem Maps
  3. Feature Trees
  4. Event Lists
Question 12 [3 Points]

List the three main sections of the Vision and Scope Document.

Mock Answer:
  1. Business Requirements - includes business opportunity, objectives, success metrics, vision statement
  2. Scope and Limitations - includes major features, scope of releases, limitations/exclusions
  3. Business Context - includes stakeholder profiles, project priorities, deployment considerations
Question 13 [4 Points]

Explain the relationship between Problems and Objectives in business requirements.

Mock Answer:

Problems and objectives are intertwined - understanding one can reveal the other.

Problems: Describe what is keeping the business from meeting their goals at present.

Objectives: Define ways to measure achievements of these goals in quantitative and measurable terms.

They work together: Problems identify gaps, while objectives provide measurable targets to close those gaps.