System Requirements

Definition

A system is an integrated composite of people, products, and processes that provide a capability to satisfy a stated need or objective.

A requirement is a statement that identifies a product or processes operational, functional, or design characteristic or constraint, which is unambiguous, testable, or measurable and necessary for product or process acceptability.

System requirements are all of the requirements at the system level that describe the functions which the system as a whole should fulfill to satisfy the stakeholder needs and requirements, and is expressed in an appropriate combination of textual statements, views, and non-functional requirements; the latter expressing the levels of safety, security, reliability, etc., that will be necessary.

The system requirements
  • Form the basis of system architecture and design activities
  • Form the basis of system Integration (glossary) and verification activities
  • Act as reference for validation and stakeholder acceptance
  • Provide a means of communication between the various technical staff that interact throughout the project,

List of System Requirements