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General Problem with Prototype Evaluation

publish date2026/05/31 04:28:28.021023 UTC

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What is a general problem with the evaluation stage of prototype development?

Correct Answer

The prototype may not be used in the same way as the final system — the tester may not be typical, training time may be insufficient, and slow response may cause evaluators to adjust their working style

Explanation

A general problem with prototyping is that the prototype may not necessarily be used in the same way as the final system. The tester may not be typical of system users, training time may be insufficient, and if the prototype is slow, evaluators may avoid features with slow response times — using the system differently from how they would use the final version.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition


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