Quality Inspection in Use-Case Descriptions: A Model and Artifacts Proposal

• José Eduardo Zindel Deboni IPT
• Rosângela Gregolin IPT

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2008.15541

Abstract

Use case models are used as a method for capturing and specifying functional requirements. However, its use do not guarantee a good quality of specification , because the use of natural language gives way to errors, such as omissions, ambiguities, misunderstandings, and imprecision. With the goal to increase quality in the use case models, this paper proposes a checklist for orientation in the elaboration and inspection of use case descriptions. Techniques for measuring the use case quality are also suggested. An application of the proposal is made.

Keywords: Quality Inspection, Use Cases, Model and Artifacts

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