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Use Case Reference

Guidance for Use Case Template

Document each use case using the template shown in the Appendix. This section provides a description of each

section in the use case template

Use Case Identification

2.1.

Use Case ID

Give each use case a unique integer sequence number identifier. Alternatively, use a hierarchical form: X.Y. Related

use cases can be grouped in the hierarchy.

2.2.

Use Case Name

State a concise, results-oriented name for the use case. These reflect the tasks the user needs to be able to accomplish

using the system. Include an action verb and a noun. Some examples:

View part number information.

Manually mark hypertext source and establish link to target.

Place an order for a CD with the updated software version.

2.3.

Use Case History

2.3.1 Created By

Supply the name of the person who initially documented this use case.

2.3.2 Date Created

Enter the date on which the use case was initially documented.

2.3.3 Last Updated By

Supply the name of the person who performed the most recent update to the use case description.

2.3.4 Date Last Updated

Enter the date on which the use case was most recently updated.

Use Case Definition

3.1.

Actor

An actor is a person or other entity external to the software system being specified who interacts with the system and

performs use cases to accomplish tasks. Different actors often correspond to different user classes, or roles,

identified from the customer community that will use the product. Name the actor that will be initiating this use case

and any other actors who will participate in completing the use case.

3.2.

Description

Provide a brief description of the reason for and outcome of this use case, or a high-level description of the sequence

of actions and the outcome of executing the use case.

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