When eliciting requirements, a good time to consider using the interviewing method is when:
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Alexia
11 months ago
C is definitely the best choice here, no doubt!
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Delsie
11 months ago
Surprised that interviewing is suggested for sign-off, seems risky!
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Mila
12 months ago
I think option B makes more sense if time is tight.
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Coletta
12 months ago
Totally agree, especially with communication issues.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
Interviews are great for clarifying stakeholder needs!
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Herman
1 year ago
I feel like option D is definitely not the right answer since interviewing isn’t about assembling a traceability matrix. It’s more about gathering initial requirements.
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King
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question where interviewing was highlighted as crucial for getting sign-off, but I’m not sure if that applies here.
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Remona
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like option B could also make sense since time constraints might limit how many sources we can consult.
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Armanda
1 year ago
I remember we discussed that interviewing is really effective when there are communication challenges among stakeholders, so I think option C might be the right choice.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
I'm not too confident about this question. There are a few options that seem plausible, but I'm not sure which one is the best answer. I'll have to review my notes on requirements gathering methods.
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Jamal
1 year ago
Ah, I know this one! The interviewing method is great when you need to gather requirements quickly from multiple sources, so I'll choose option B.
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Tom
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to remember the different requirements gathering techniques and when each one is most appropriate. Let me think this through carefully.
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Alida
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the interviewing method is best used when there are communication challenges among stakeholders, so I'll go with option C.
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Sharika
1 year ago
Department of Justice is definitely key for enforcing legal boundaries between companies. FTC also monitors market competition, so option D looks solid to me.
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Alpha
2 years ago
Interviewing stakeholders? Sounds like a job for a mind reader. Good luck with that!
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Precious
1 year ago
D) assembling a requirements traceability matrix.
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Mindy
1 year ago
C) there are communication challenges among stakeholders.
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Elina
1 year ago
A) attempting to obtain sign-off on requirements from stakeholders.
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Callie
2 years ago
Interviewing stakeholders? Piece of cake! I do that for breakfast. Now, if only I could get them to agree on anything...
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Willard
1 year ago
B) there is not enough time to gather requirements from many different sources.
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Bong
1 year ago
C) there are communication challenges among stakeholders.
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Mammie
1 year ago
A) attempting to obtain sign-off on requirements from stakeholders.
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Nettie
2 years ago
Interviewing stakeholders is definitely important, but I don't think it's necessary for creating a requirements traceability matrix. That's more of a documentation exercise.
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Nan
1 year ago
D) assembling a requirements traceability matrix.
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Tawny
1 year ago
C) there are communication challenges among stakeholders.
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Antonio
1 year ago
B) there is not enough time to gather requirements from many different sources.
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Elfrieda
2 years ago
A) attempting to obtain sign-off on requirements from stakeholders.
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Elliot
2 years ago
Hmm, I'd say the interviewing method is useful when you need to gather requirements from multiple sources, not just when you're short on time.
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Georgene
2 years ago
I think the interviewing method is a great choice when there are communication challenges among stakeholders. It allows us to really understand their perspectives.
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Jonelle
2 years ago
But what about when there is not enough time to gather requirements from many different sources? Wouldn't interviewing be a good option then?
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Jacqueline
2 years ago
I agree with Brett. It helps to clarify any misunderstandings and ensure everyone is on the same page.
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Brett
2 years ago
I think the interviewing method is useful when there are communication challenges among stakeholders.