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CCSP · Question #59

All of the following are usually nonfunctional requirements except ____________.

The correct answer is D. Function. Non-functional requirements describe how a system performs, while functional requirements define what the system does; therefore, 'Function' itself is a functional requirement.

Submitted by kev92· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Question

All of the following are usually nonfunctional requirements except ____________.

Options

  • AColor
  • BSound
  • CSecurity
  • DFunction

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    93% (40)

Why each option

Non-functional requirements describe how a system performs, while functional requirements define what the system *does*; therefore, 'Function' itself is a functional requirement.

AColor

Color is typically a non-functional requirement related to user interface aesthetics or usability.

BSound

Sound, like color, is a non-functional requirement related to user experience, alerts, or multimedia aspects.

CSecurity

Security is a classic example of a non-functional requirement, describing system qualities like confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

DFunctionCorrect

'Function' refers to what a system does or its specific features, which are the core functional requirements. Functional requirements describe the specific actions or behaviors of a system, whereas non-functional requirements describe how well the system performs those functions.

Concept tested: Functional vs. non-functional requirements

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/database/security-controls-data-security?view=azuresql

Topics

#Functional Requirements#Nonfunctional Requirements#System Design#Cloud Architecture Principles

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