BA fundamentals check

The progress bar is a proposed solution. First validate the problem and its causes.

Write the UI story immediately: This commits to an untested solution.

Ask engineering for an estimate: An estimate does not establish whether the feature solves the problem.

Response-time and reliability targets describe quality attributes, not a user function.

An applicant can upload an ID: This is a functional capability.

A reviewer approves an application: This is a functional workflow step.

The rule crosses customer experience, regulatory and operational concerns.

Only the Product Owner: One role cannot represent every constraint.

Only the UI team: UI alone cannot validate identity controls.