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RE Process Criticality

publish date: 2026/05/30 21:11:47.479253 UTC

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Software specification (requirements engineering) is described as a particularly critical stage of the software process. Why?

Because it requires the largest development team

Because errors at this stage inevitably lead to later problems in system design and implementation

Because it always takes the longest time of any process stage

Because it is the most expensive stage to carry out

Correct Answer

Because errors at this stage inevitably lead to later problems in system design and implementation

Explanation

Software specification is described as particularly critical because errors at this stage inevitably lead to later problems in the system design and implementation.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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