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Question 15
[ID-3063] Choose the WRONG option regarding prototyping
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A
A partial prototype should be enough for verifying critical elements of a system.
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B
Even a full prototype does not completely represent a system.
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C
There are two types of prototyping: rapid and traditional.
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D
Prototypes are not the "first draft" of production entities.
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Correct answer: B
A.
This is exactly one of the main purposes of a partial prototype. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 3.2.2, p.201.
B.
By the definition, a prototype is only considered to be a 'full prototype" when it functions as a complete representation of its related system. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 3.2.2, p.201.
C.
Rapid prototypes are quick, low-fidelity representations of the final system that allow for fast feedback and iteration, while traditional prototypes follow a more structured and formal approach to develop a representation of the referenced system. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 3.2.2, pp.200 and 201.
D.
Prototypes shouldn't be treated as the "first draft" of production entities. They are used to explore and validate design concepts and functionalities before the final product is developed. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 3.2.2, pp.200 and 201.
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