# Analyze the Environment and Context
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**Analyze the Environment and Context**
To begin the requirements and design process, start by analyzing the current environment.
Seek to answer the following:
* *What are the current processes in this context?*
* *Are there existing policies and procedures that might be impacted or provide guidance for the project?*
* *Are there technical solutions and infrastructures already in place?*
* *What is known about the system users and their ability to interact with the system?*
* *Are there specific language needs to support system users?*
* *How will you know if you have succeeded?*
* *What are the challenges or barriers to successful implementation?*
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**Reference:** [Infrastructure & Procedures Checklist](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xTvwUJUEN62yFr8TK4mOynk333Iv8kRbpu4ihjh_WOM/edit#gid=0)
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