End-User Requirements

End-user requirements describe what the user needs to be able to do with the website.

There is a small inconsistency in the current Qualifications Scotland documents:

  • the project template asks you to create six end-user requirements
  • the marking instructions award the mark for four end-user requirements, provided they are appropriately linked to functional requirements and include the required areas

To stay safe, aim for between 4 and 6 end-user requirements, while making sure at least 4 are strong and clearly linked to the required functional requirements.

Help

“The user should be able to…”

  • enter two pieces of information to…
  • receive feedback if…
  • search for…
  • view results…
  • view…
  • use the website on…
  • choose an option from…
  • select a value to…
  • view previously…
  • use a form to…
  • see information when…
  • Does each requirement describe something the user can do?
  • Is it clear and specific?
  • Does it avoid technical coding language?
  • Can it be linked to one or more functional requirements?
  • Have you included between 4 and 6 requirements?