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Explain what makes an analysis objective measurable, single purpose and unambiguous. Give two original examples of objectives for a hypothetical system.
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- A measurable objective describes an outcome that can be checked to determine whether it has been achieved.
- A single-purpose objective addresses one required function or investigation area rather than combining several unrelated tasks.
- An unambiguous objective provides enough detail that a third party would interpret its scope in only one reasonable way.
- Examples include: "Allow a user to enter a valid item name and save that item" and "Display a confirmation message after an item has been saved."
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The analysis requirement calls for a numbered list of measurable, appropriate specific objectives covering all required functionality or investigation areas. The objectives should be detailed enough to define the project's scope without ambiguity.
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