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A software team wrote this requirement: "The system must be user-friendly." What is the main issue with this requirement?

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Software Engineering - Requirements Engineering
A software team wrote this requirement: "The system must be user-friendly." What is the main issue with this requirement?
AIt describes a functional requirement incorrectly
BIt is a security requirement
CIt is a hardware requirement, not software
DIt is too vague and not measurable
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the requirement's nature

    "User-friendly" describes a quality but is subjective and lacks clear criteria.
  2. Step 2: Identify the problem

    Requirements must be clear and measurable; this one is vague and cannot be tested easily.
  3. Final Answer:

    It is too vague and not measurable -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Good requirements = clear + measurable [OK]
Quick Trick: Vague terms mean poor requirements [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming all non-functional requirements are clear
  • Confusing vague qualities with functional features
  • Ignoring measurability in requirements

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