You Are Part of a Design Team Developing a Smartphone

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are part of a design team developing a smartphone application aimed at birdwatchers. Users will make a recording of the bird's call and then the app will identify the species of bird by comparing the recording with a central database. What would be the BEST way to uncover the user requirements for this app?

• A) Spend tine with a small number of birdwatchers and observe their behaviour
• B) Administer a survey to a large number of potential users who subscribe to a birdwatching magazine
• C) Run a focus group with people who own recordings of bird songs
• D) Meet with business stakeholders within organization to identify the key business requirements

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