CBAP · Question #195
Which of the following requirement attributes lacks any ambiguous characteristics?
The correct answer is A. Understandable. An 'understandable' requirement is one written in clear, plain language that leaves no room for multiple interpretations, meaning it inherently lacks any ambiguous characteristics.
Question
Which of the following requirement attributes lacks any ambiguous characteristics?
Options
- AUnderstandable
- BUser Requirements Document (URD)
- CUnambiguous
- DUrgency
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A84% (32)
- B5% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D8% (3)
Why each option
An 'understandable' requirement is one written in clear, plain language that leaves no room for multiple interpretations, meaning it inherently lacks any ambiguous characteristics.
The requirement quality attribute 'Understandable' is defined as a requirement that is expressed clearly and plainly so that all stakeholders can interpret it identically, which by definition means it lacks ambiguous characteristics. A requirement that is understandable has only one possible meaning and cannot be misread or interpreted in conflicting ways. This attribute directly addresses the elimination of vagueness and ambiguity in requirements documentation.
A User Requirements Document (URD) is a deliverable artifact type, not a requirement attribute, so it does not describe a property that a requirement itself can possess.
While 'Unambiguous' is a related concept, 'Understandable' is the specific requirement attribute defined as possessing no ambiguous characteristics within the context of this question's taxonomy.
Urgency is a prioritization attribute that indicates how quickly a requirement must be implemented and has no relation to clarity or freedom from ambiguity.
Concept tested: Requirement quality attributes - understandability and clarity
Source: https://www.iiba.org/career-resources/a-business-analysis-professionals-foundation-for-success/babok/
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