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Non-Functional Requirements — System vs. Component Level
publish date: 2026/06/05 21:07:8.903400 UTC
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True or False: Non-functional requirements often apply to the system as a whole, rather than to individual system features or services.
Correct Answer
True
Explanation
Non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and availability usually specify or constrain characteristics of the system as a whole. Their implementation may be diffused throughout the system rather than isolated to one component.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition