A beverage is nutritious. | A chair allows the user to configure seating height. |
A document box seals air out. | A drill has a reverse function that can remove screws. |
A flight booking system allows agents to reschedule a booking. | A game allows users to configure the skill of non-player characters. |
A game allows users to explore a large virtual world that is filled with nature and fictional ancient civilizations. | A hammer hits nails into materials such as wood. |
A microwave heats food or beverages. | A mobile app displays the probability of precipitation by the hour for 36 hours from the current time. |
A pressurized pen can write upside down. | A radar system detects moving objects in the sky. |
A security appliance scans network traffic and can filter out request patterns. | A security system can be configured to notify homeowners when a package is delivered. |
A snowboard allows riders to navigate snowy mountain environments at high speed. | A system authenticates users. |
A toothpaste has an abrasive function whereby it can be used to dislodge materials from the surface of teeth. | An air conditioner has a dehumidification function. |
An ethernet cable can be used to power devices. | Sewing shears cut clean patterns in fabric. |
The front desk of a hotel handles guest inquiries. |
Functional Requirements
Despite the name, functional requirements may specify far more than product functions. For example, they may specify quality aspects of a product or product features.Function vs Feature
A function is what a product does and a feature is how it does it. For example, the function of a microwave is to heat food and a button on the microwave is a feature.Overview: Product Functions | ||
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Definition | What a product or service can do. | |
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