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OfficeFix, Inc. provides onsite office equipment repair services. Customers request repairs via a toll-free number or website, and technicians are dispatched within two hours to perform repairs on various office equipment including photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, computers, and printers. To facilitate faster and more efficient repairs, especially as the variety of equipment increases, OfficeFix intends to develop a Mobile Service Knowledge Base system enabling technicians to access repair procedures on handheld devices. You are a business analyst tasked with creating a requirements specification document based on an interview transcript with the Field Service Manager. Your initial task is to compile a preliminary list of business requirements that reflect customer needs, are measurable, and serve as a foundation for further requirements gathering.

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The development of a Mobile Service Knowledge Base (MSKB) for OfficeFix, Inc. marks a strategic step toward improving efficiency and accuracy in onsite repair services. As office equipment expands in variety and complexity, technicians face challenges in managing extensive printed manuals, which can hinder timely repairs. The new system is designed to provide real-time, electronic access to repair procedures on handheld devices, thereby reducing wait times, minimizing manual lookup errors, and enhancing overall service quality.

Based on the interview with the Field Service Manager, the primary business requirements emphasize several crucial aspects: functional capabilities of the system, technical specifications, performance benchmarks, usability features, reliability standards, and security measures.

Functional Requirements

  • FR-001: The system shall allow technicians to search for repair procedures based on equipment make, model, and problem description.
  • FR-002: The system shall enable technicians to access step-by-step repair instructions instantly on their handheld devices.
  • FR-003: The system shall record and store technician activity logs, including repair procedures accessed and time spent on each.
  • FR-004: The system shall allow authorized managers to update or add new repair procedures remotely.
  • FR-005: The system shall generate reports on repair times, frequently accessed repair procedures, and technician performance.

Technical Requirements

  • TR-001: The system shall be compatible with existing handheld devices used by technicians running on Android and iOS operating systems.
  • TR-002: The system shall be hosted on a secure cloud platform with 99.9% uptime guarantee.

Performance Requirements

  • PR-001: The system shall return search results within two seconds for 95% of queries.
  • PR-002: The system shall support simultaneous access by up to 50 technicians without performance degradation.

Usability Requirements

  • UR-001: The user interface shall be designed to facilitate easy navigation, with repair procedures accessible within three taps.
  • UR-002: The system shall include a simple login process with minimal steps required for access.

Reliability Requirements

  • RR-001: The system shall operate continuously with less than 0.1% crash or error rate over a six-month period.
  • RR-002: The system shall automatically reconnect and resume operations in case of temporary network outages.

Security Requirements

  • SR-001: The system shall require user authentication via secure login credentials before accessing repair data.
  • SR-002: The system shall encrypt all data transmitted between handheld devices and the server using SSL/TLS protocols.

Conclusion

This preliminary list of requirements addresses key aspects necessary for the successful development and deployment of the Mobile Service Knowledge Base system. It aligns with the customer needs expressed by the Field Service Manager, supports measurable objectives, and lays the groundwork for detailed design and implementation phases. Further requirements gathering and stakeholder consultation will refine and expand this initial set to ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical system features and standards.

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