Forums for the Business Analyst

 
  Modern Analyst Forums  Business and Sy...  Requirements  Where do you sit this requirement?
Previous Previous
 
Next Next
New Post 5/22/2019 3:37 AM
User is offline MadiMo
29 posts
9th Level Poster


Where do you sit this requirement? 

Hello,

I am writing a requirement for Data Transmission. The requirement says that the system must be able to transmit Data based on the "X" Standards

Then I will go to specify what is that "X" Standards mean for example, the first name should be Varchar and allows spaces and hyphens.

This is a Data Quality Requirement.

I am almost confident this is a Non-Functional Requirement because it relates to Data Consistency and Quality, however, because it involves Data Transmission Specification, could it be considered Functional?

I truly appreciate your inputs

 
New Post 7/16/2019 7:58 AM
User is offline Stewart F
119 posts
7th Level Poster


Re: Where do you sit this requirement? 

 

OK, so this all rather depends on the information you have provided and my interpretation of it. 

I am assuming that what you mean is that a system needs to be able to handle some data and handle it in a particular way.

If that's the case, then it is a functional requirement. My advice would be to make sure the requirement is very specific. What type of characters are input into the system and what is expected to come out - Alpha and numeric characters? Symbols? Put them all in a table and show what type it is , what goes in, what is expected to come out and when you have finished get it in writing that that is what you stakeholder wants. They have an annoying habit of changing their mind !! 

If they also want requirements about how quickly the system should pass/create the data, then that is a non-functional requirement. 

In short, if the requirement means something happens (or doesn't) because of it - then it is functional. If the requirement is purely about how fast or what impact it has (to quote two) then its Non-functional. 

 
Previous Previous
 
Next Next
  Modern Analyst Forums  Business and Sy...  Requirements  Where do you sit this requirement?

Community Blog - Latest Posts

If you're looking to visualize, analyze, and share data insights with ease, Power BI might be the solution you need. In this article, we'll cover what Power BI is, why it's important, and how to get started with it. What is Power BI? Power BI is a business analytics service provided by Microsoft that helps users visualize and anal...
How to Write Business Analyst Resume
Business analysts must have an up-to-date, visually appealing resume to be able to stand out from the competition. A strong business analyst resume should accurately reflect your skills, experience and qualifications while also highlighting your accomplishments and successes. We will provide invaluable advice on how to build a strong, effective bus...
Are you testing your product in the most effective way?
Today covid-19 pandemic has completely flipped the business model. Various conventional Business models like banking and health had to adopt the digital era. Even the school and colleges have to create various applications so that they can provide online learning for their students. All these statements justify the modern business model as complete...

 






 

Copyright 2006-2023 by Modern Analyst Media LLC