Access rules normally are included in which of the following
documentation categories?
A. Technical reference documentation
B. User manuals
C. Functional design specifications
D. System development methodology documents
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Access rules usually are found in technical reference
documentation. Input preparation and a description of
products are examples of items found in the user manual.
Functional design specifications provide a detailed
explanation of the application. System development
documentation consists of the initial request, user
requirements, design, etc.
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