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Requirements in Context – Tool Extension Meta-Model

adrian — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 23:44:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present details of a meta-model that can and has been used to extend Requirements Management (RM) or Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools. The rationale for applying these extensions is discussed in the article: Tool Support for Managing Requirements [In Context]

BABOK 3.0 Tasks vs. Techniques

snikookar — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:49:00 GMT

This poster provides information related to the BABOK® 3.0 Tasks vs.Techniques. This is version 2 of this poster with better quality and printable (PDF).

This poster is useful for people who want to learn about the BABOK® standard and prepare for the IIBA® exams as well as people who want to use BABOK® in their work.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Requirements for an Automated Function Example

adrian — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 02:52:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed requirements for an Automated Function (AF). The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Data Import Requirements Example

adrian — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:09:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed requirements for a data import interface. The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Data Export Requirements Example

adrian — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:59:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed requirements for a data export interface. The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

Trips-R-You Case Study: User Interface Example

adrian — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:36:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed specifications for a screen-based user interface. The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

The following case study example high-level requirements identify the need for this user interface:

Trips-R-You Case Study: Report Example

adrian — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:23:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed specifications for a report. The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

The following case study example high-level requirements identify the need for this report:

Trips-R-You Case Study: Requirements

adrian — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 20:04:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is present an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement statement examples, based on the Trips-R-You Case Study. In IIBA® BABOK® V3 terminology, end-to-end means from Business Requirements to Stakeholder Requirements to Solution and Transition Requirements. The case study, and associated artifacts, use the more traditional business terms Goals, High-level Requirements (HLRs), and Detailed Requirements.

BABOKv3 - A Summary

Alan Maxwell — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:21:00 GMT

A 2 page summary of the IIBA BABOKv3 information to help prepare for the CCBA + CBAP exams and as a general reference.

Basics of Product and Process Requirements

adrian — Wed, 18 May 2016 06:08:00 GMT

Requirements are fundamental in business analysis and creating enterprise solutions. Due to the important role it plays, requirements and requirements engineering have been continuously emphasized in various business organizations.

Requirements Document Generation App (for iPad)

busyindc — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 13:24:00 GMT

The tool allows Business Analysts to gather and document and generate the Business Requirements Document in real time, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Enjoy the free iPad app. just search for "Requirements Ninja" on iPad. I hope it makes requirements gathering a little bit more fun!

BABOK 2.0 Snapshots

snikookar — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:27:00 GMT

This is a package includes seven snapshots which cover Knowledge Areas and Underling Competencies in BABOK v2.0.

SysML Quick Reference Guide - At a Glance

adrian — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 04:30:00 GMT

Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Quick Reference Guide courtesy of No Magic Inc. This at a glance resources is a great mini-poster for every business analyst who needs to reference the SysML standard on a moment's notice.

Requirements Approach Template

Transform VA — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:29:00 GMT

A Requirements Approach is a roadmap for the developing requirements for a project. The Roadmap should cover all phases of requirements development:

Planning - Develop a plan for gathering and communicating requirements.

Eliciting and Validating - Extract information to prepare to document the requirements.

Documenting - Collate, author, and publish requirements to stakeholders.

Approving - Secure acceptance of the requirements from the stakeholders.

Here is a template to get you started in your requirements approach journey.

Application Use Case Template

baldrick — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:55:00 GMT

This document is a use case template that has its styles restricted. Notice how the styles in the Styles Window describe the purpose of the style and not the style itself.

Requirements Document Template by ModernAnalyst.com

vneytcheva — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Requirements Document - an MS Word template with pre-set fonts, styles, chapter headers and guidelines.

BABOK 2.0 - The Big Picture

adrian — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:56:00 GMT

BABOK 2.0 - The Big Picture

BABOK 2.0 Tasks and Techniques

adrian — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:43:00 GMT

BABOK 2.0 Tasks and Techniques

BABOK 2.0 Tasks, Inputs, and Outputs

adrian — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:34:00 GMT

BABOK 2.0 Tasks, Inputs, and Outputs

Use Case Specification Template by ModernAnalyst.com

vneytcheva — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:04:00 GMT

Use Case Specification - an MS Word template with pre-set fonts, styles, chapter headers and guidelines.

Requirements Document Template for Software Development Projects

host — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:40:00 GMT

The goal of this template is to provide you with useful suggestions for the documentation of software requirements in a development project. If you already use or must use another - internal or industry-specific - type of document or template, we hope you will still find useful ideas inside this document. For folks who are already in the midst of an existing project this template may also be used as a checklist for various aspects of requirement documentation.

CBAP Prep -> BABOK V2.0 Mindmap: Knowledge Areas and Associated Tasks, Inputs and Outputs

adrian — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:53:00 GMT

Great CBAP Preparation Resource: Expandable BABOK V2.0 Mindmap including Knowledge Areas and Associated Tasks, Inputs and Outputs

Getting Started with Process Improvement: 18 Page Guide

derweeks — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:32:00 GMT

You know there are opportunities to improve your existing processes and we want to help you get started. This 18-page Guide highlights key steps and success factors that can be applied to your next process improvement project.

Use Case Points - Excel Template and Tutorial for Project Estimation

sehlhorst — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Estimating the amount of work required to deliver software is hard. Estimating the amount of work in the very early stages of a project is even harder. A method was developed to estimate the amount of work required by analyzing what the system will allow its users to do. That method is called Estimating With Use Case Points.

Requirements and Test Cases Traceability Matrix

vneytcheva — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:40:00 GMT

This MS Excel traceability matrix could be used when a software tool is not available. It lists the business requirements and the functional requirements on a project related to them.

Requirements Traceability Matrix

vneytcheva — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:30:00 GMT

This MS Excel traceability matrix could be used when a software tool is not available. It provides a cross match between the business and functional requirements on a project.

Example: Requirements Pack - Passenger Movements

host — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:53:00 GMT

This is a sample System Requirements Specification document (SRS) for a "Passenger Movements" module which part of a system for a fictitious company.

Volere Atomic Requirements Template

adrian — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:00 GMT

The Volere Snow Card is a great way to capture the various attributes of a specific (atomic) requirement. Print this out and use it in your own requirements gathering workshop.