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Document Modularity for Changeability

publish date: 2026/06/06 22:28:8.670491 UTC

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To facilitate change management in the requirements document, you should organize the document so that:

Only the most senior stakeholders can modify any section of the document

Requirements are arranged alphabetically so changes can be found quickly

All requirements are described in a single long unstructured chapter to avoid duplication

Individual sections are as modular as possible, minimizing external references, so individual sections can be changed without extensive rewriting or reorganization

Correct Answer

Individual sections are as modular as possible, minimizing external references, so individual sections can be changed without extensive rewriting or reorganization

Explanation

Changeability in requirements documents is achieved by minimizing external references and making document sections as modular as possible. This way, individual sections can be changed and replaced without affecting other parts of the document — similar to how modularity in programs makes code more maintainable.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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