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Functionality and performance requirements
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Definition
Functionality is what the software does; performance is how fast, how reliable, how much load.
Example: Functional: calculate tax. Performance: respond within 1 second.
Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 SE Project.
Question types it can appear in
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
How to use it
A model sentence
“Functionality is what the software does; performance is how fast, how reliable, how much load.” Then apply it: Functional: calculate tax. Performance: respond within 1 second.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Functionality and performance requirements in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Define and analyse the requirements of a problem
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Functionality and performance requirements
Check yourself
Explain “Functionality and performance requirements” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Functionality is what the software does; performance is how fast, how reliable, how much load.
Example: Functional: calculate tax. Performance: respond within 1 second.
Could be tested as: Short answer, Multiple choice.