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Why Complete and Consistent Requirements Are Hard

publish date2026/06/05 21:07:8.265575 UTC

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True or False: For large, complex systems it is practically impossible to achieve requirements that are fully complete and consistent.

Correct Answer

True

Explanation

For large complex systems, it is practically impossible to achieve completeness and consistency. There are many stakeholders with different and often inconsistent needs, it is easy to make mistakes and omissions, and inconsistencies may only emerge after deeper analysis or after the system has been delivered.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition


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