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Question 17 of 30 for our Microsoft Project Manager Mock Interview

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Question 17 of 30

What is the difference between business, functional, and technical requirements?

Requirements drive how solutions are scoped, developed, implemented, and supported. Interviewers ask this question to ensure a candidate has a solid grasp on the three main types of requirements they are often expected to help gather and ensure the successful delivery of.

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  • 17. What is the difference between business, functional, and technical requirements?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Requirements drive how solutions are scoped, developed, implemented, and supported. Interviewers ask this question to ensure a candidate has a solid grasp on the three main types of requirements they are often expected to help gather and ensure the successful delivery of.

      Written by Karrie Day on June 20th, 2022

      Remember To

      Remember to include an easy-to-understand example of each requirement type. Offer a simple scenario and break it down through all three levels.

      Written by Karrie Day on June 20th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "Business requirements describe business objectives. They outline the details of what a business must be able to do. Functional requirements define the functions that a solution should be able to perform. Technical requirements define how a solution will be developed.

      For example, let's say a business has an objective to allow customers to purchase products easily. They desire to allow purchase through their website. Those are business requirements. There would then be a resulting set of functional requirements for a web page that allows customers to enter their credit card information. Additionally, there would be technical requirements describing the process for processing payments, updating inventory, and updating the various integrated financial systems accordingly."

      Written by Karrie Day on June 20th, 2022