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Enduring vs. Volatile Requirements
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Requirement Type
Enduring Requirements
Volatile Requirements
Description
Associated with supporting activities that reflect how the organization does its work rather than the core work itself; more susceptible to change
Associated with the core, slow-to-change activities of an organization; derived from fundamental work activities
Correct Answer
(1) Enduring Requirements,Associated with the core, slow-to-change activities of an organization; derived from fundamental work activities
(2) Volatile Requirements,Associated with supporting activities that reflect how the organization does its work rather than the core work itself; more susceptible to change
Explanation
Enduring requirements derive from the core activity of the organization and are relatively stable. Volatile requirements are associated with supporting activities — they reflect how the organization does its work rather than the core work itself, making them more likely to change as organizational procedures and policies evolve.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition