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This frequently-asked questions page is divided into three sections:

Questions about the Course Unit

Which book do you recommend for the course? »

Do I need to read all the chapters referred to in the lecture follow-up slide? »

When do tutorials start? »

Are copies of the slides available on the web site? »

What is the difference between a primary and secondary stakeholder? »

What is a Cause-Effect (or "fishbone") diagram? »

How deep should a goal hierarchy be?  When does a goal become so detailed it is a requirement? »

What is the difference between an object life history and a state-transition diagram? »

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Questions about the Practical

How can I find out more about working as a group? »

My group members cannot agree on the facts of the case study? »

What happens if a member of my group is not carrying out their assigned work? »

Do I need to wear a suit to the group presentation? »

What are the arrangements for making the group's presentation? »

How do I setup or change the setup of the AFW tool? »

Will I be able to have a breakdown of my group's marks? »

How can we prioritise user requirements without interviewing real users? »

Can we use our own PC laptop for the presentation? »

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Questions about the Examination

What is the official examination structure? »

What advice can you give me on the examination? »

What advice can you give me on revision? »

What advice can you give me on answering examination questions? »

How can I get hold of past examination papers? »

Where can I get hold of model answers to past papers? »

What if I fail the Course Unit? »

Do I need to read the Course Unit textbooks to pass the examination? »

Can I get feedback on the examination I take for this Course Unit? »

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