This template defines the business requirements for the project using a use case methodology, and includes problems or issues to be resolved, objectives or goals, solution to be implemented, and why the solution is being implemented.

This template provides information to prepare a use case requirement document. A use case describes “who“ can do “what“ with the system. The use case technique is used to capture a system's behavioral requirements by detailing scenario-driven situations through the functional requirements.

Use cases, stated simply, allow description of sequences of events that lead to a system doing something useful. Each use case describes how the actor (i.e., initiator of the interaction) will interact with the system to achieve a specific goal. One or more scenarios may be generated from a use case toward achieving the goal.

The Use Case Template contains the following topics:

  Purpose for Project
  Project Information
        Project Approach
        Goals, Objectives and Scope
        Business Drivers
        Stakeholders
        Assumptions, Dependencies and Constraints
        Risks
        Costs.
  Process Information
  Requirements Information
        High-Level Business Requirements
        System Interfaces
        Infrastructure Requirements.
  Use Case Specifications
        Overview
        Simplified Method
        Traditional Method
        Sample Template
        Product, Organizational, System and External Reqts
        Usability, Performance, Operations & Maintenance
  Requirements
        Content / Data / Sample Report Requirements
        Screen Requirements
        Training and Documentation Requirements.

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