The task of prioritizing requirements is important to the overall life cycle of requirements because it reflects the level of importance that stakeholders place on a specific requirement relative to all other requirements.

During this section, we will delve into the reasons why prioritizing requirements on an initiative is important. We will discuss the key elements that the business analyst should know and apply during prioritization activities. We cover the elements describing the basis of prioritization, the challenges that arise during prioritization activities, and the continuous nature of prioritization during the life cycle of requirements.