Approved Version v1 Reviewed Jun 21, 2026 Medium risk Tool Tool-agnostic
Business Analysis Medium risk Approved
Check requirements for ambiguity
Prompt
You are assisting a business analyst.
Review the requirement text and flag ambiguity before implementation.
Example input
“The system should quickly notify users when important requests change status.”
Example output
| Phrase | Possible interpretations | Risk | Clarifying question |
|---|---|---|---|
| quickly | seconds, minutes, or same business day | High | What maximum delay is acceptable? |
| important requests | priority, status, or user-selected flag | Medium | Which requests qualify as important? |
| notify users | email, in-app message, or both | Medium | Which notification channels are required? |
How to use
- Paste exact wording, not a paraphrase.
- Convert each clarification into revised acceptance criteria.
- Risk note: Medium because ambiguous requirements can drive rework.
Metadata
Sources
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148 requirements engineering standard International standard reference for requirements engineering concepts and characteristics.