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Definition of a Stakeholder

publish date: 2026/06/06 20:00:10.360374 UTC

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A system stakeholder is best defined as:

Only the software engineers who will build the system

Only the end-users who will interact directly with the completed system

Only the people who will pay for the system to be developed

Anyone who should have some direct or indirect influence on the system requirements

Correct Answer

Anyone who should have some direct or indirect influence on the system requirements

Explanation

A system stakeholder is anyone who should have some direct or indirect influence on the system requirements. This includes end-users, managers, domain experts, trade union representatives, engineers developing related systems, and external stakeholders like regulators.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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