Chapter 2 stated you define your requirement down to the atomic level. So, does that mean you have only one value in each shall statement? The answer is no. As with most things in life, and requirements definition, it depends. Examining the following examples will help you determine when a list within a requirement will work, versus just a list of requirements. Experience working requirements will help you judge as you see what works one way versus the other. Another situation where lists of items occur is in the specifications of messages, ...
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6. Lists of Items and the Order of Steps and Data Elements
George Koelsch1
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