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Elements of a Scenario
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At its most general, a scenario should include which of the following elements? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
(1) A description of what the system and users expect when the scenario starts (initial assumption)
(2) A description of the normal flow of events
(3) A description of what can go wrong and how it is handled
(4) Information about other activities that might be going on at the same time
(5) A description of the system state when the scenario finishes
Explanation
A complete scenario includes: initial assumptions (what is expected when the scenario starts), normal flow, what can go wrong and how it is handled, other concurrent activities, and the system state on completion. A cost-benefit analysis is not part of a scenario.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition