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FREE Requirements Analysis Tools

BABOK V 2.0
Task to Technique Matrix

(Excel XLS) A table cross-reference of the 32 tasks (across the 6 knowledge areas) and corresponding recommended techniques for each task.

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BABOK V 3.0
Business Analysis Task Matrix

(Excel XLS) This table presents a condensed study guide that uses a separate sheet for each knowledge area.

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Use Case Example:
Refuel Automobile

(DOC) An editable example presents a use case in the two-column format.

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Use Case Example:
Purchase Snack

(DOC) An editable example presents a use case in the two-column format.

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Requirements Workshop
Brain Teaser – One

(PDF) A handout for use in a facilitated workshop.

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Requirements Workshop
Brain Teaser – Two

(PDF) A handout for use in a facilitated workshop.

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FREE Requirements Analysis Templates

Requirements Workshop Checklists

(DOC) A compilation of checklists, worksheets, and templates that will aid you in preparing and conducting a successful facilitated workshop.

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Requirements Definition

(DOC) An editable template that provides a placeholder for recommended content of a requirements deliverable.

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Scenario Analysis

(DOC) A worksheet for building a scenario analysis table (see also presentation handout).

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Stakeholder Profiling
Technique

(DOC) A worksheet for brainstorming topics of expertise, identifying potential stakeholders, and compiling stakeholder surveys.

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Business Analysis
Evaluation

(DOC) An editable evaluation form for evaluating business analysis techniques (for example, elicitation interview).

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Use Case
Worksheet

(DOC) A worksheet for building the sections of a use case: goal statement, main flow, alternate and exception flows, and pre- and post-conditions.

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Interview Agenda

(DOC) A worksheet for planning an elicitation interview.

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Nonfunctional Requirements Definition

(DOC) An editable template that provides a placeholder for nonfunctional requirement categories as a stand-alone requirements deliverable.

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FREE Requirements Quest Presentations


Six Steps to Mastering Stakeholder Profiling

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How Do I Know What Questions to Ask?

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Greatest Tips for Writing Requirements

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More Requirements Resources

BOOKS AND SOFTWARE

JOB AIDS

ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS

External Links

 

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