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NFR Conflicts and Interactions
publish date: 2026/06/05 21:07:11.181443 UTC
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True or False: Non-functional requirements never conflict or interact with other functional or non-functional requirements.
Correct Answer
False
Explanation
Non-functional requirements often conflict and interact with other requirements. For example, an authentication requirement (organizational NFR) requiring a card reader conflicts with a mobility requirement allowing access from laptops without card readers. Such conflicts must be resolved, sometimes requiring alternative authentication methods.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition