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Types of Interviews
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volume_muteRequirements engineering interviews can be of two main types. Match each type to its description.
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Interview Type
Closed Interviews
Open Interviews
Description
No pre-defined agenda; the requirements engineering team explores a range of issues with stakeholders to develop a better understanding of their needs
The stakeholder answers a pre-defined set of questions
Correct Answer
(1) Closed Interviews,The stakeholder answers a pre-defined set of questions
(2) Open Interviews,No pre-defined agenda; the requirements engineering team explores a range of issues with stakeholders to develop a better understanding of their needs
Explanation
Closed interviews use pre-defined questions for specific answers. Open interviews have no pre-defined agenda, allowing free exploration of issues. In practice, most interviews are a mixture of both types — some structure is needed, but flexibility allows unexpected issues to surface.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition