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Cost of Requirements Errors
publish date: 2026/06/06 22:20:9.015681 UTC
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True or False: The cost of fixing a requirements problem by making a system change is usually much greater than repairing a design or coding error.
Correct Answer
True
Explanation
The cost of fixing a requirements problem is usually much greater than repairing design or coding errors. A change to requirements usually means the system design and implementation must also be changed, and the system must then be re-tested. This compounds the cost significantly.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition