1.2.8 - Describe the purpose of prototypes to demonstrate the proposed system to the client.

Question 1

What is a prototype?

Answer 1

A prototype is an abstract representation of a system, often focusing on only one or two key aspects of the system.

Question 2

Why are prototypes important in testing and demonstrating a system?

Answer 2

Prototypes allow each component of the system to be tested before implementation and illustrate the workings of the future system to the client.

Question 3

What are the advantages of using prototypes?

Answer 3

Advantages include attracting the client’s attention, gathering more accurate requirements, providing a concept before full funding, better understanding of the final product, identifying design issues, and increasing development speed to reduce long-term costs.

Question 4

What are the stages in developing a prototype?

Answer 4

The stages in developing a prototype are design, building, user test, feedback, refining, and final product.