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Scenarios — Definition and Purpose
publish date: 2026/06/06 20:00:13.388315 UTC
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Why are scenarios useful in requirements elicitation?
Correct Answer
People find it easier to relate to real-life examples rather than abstract descriptions; scenarios let stakeholders understand and criticize how they might interact with a system
Explanation
People find it easier to relate to real-life examples than abstract descriptions. Scenarios provide descriptions of example interaction sessions that stakeholders can understand and criticize. Requirements engineers use the information gained from this discussion to formulate the actual system requirements.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition