Prototype

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Definition

An early working model of the solution used to test ideas and gather feedback before final development.

Example: A clickable mock-up of the app.

Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 SE Project.

Question types it can appear in

Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Drawing: User interface sketch

Where it has appeared in the paper

The Software Engineering Project (Part C). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“An early working model of the solution used to test ideas and gather feedback before final development.” Then apply it: A clickable mock-up of the app.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

Command words used with it

General advice

No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer and drawing questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.

Go deeper

Flashcard: Prototype in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: Maintenance, version control, stubs and drivers, optimisation
Master answer: sdd2023-q21 (2 marks, short answer / extended) (Master model answers: The Software Engineering Project (written answers))
Notes: Part 3. Where this has been examined (see ../../question_bank.md) (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
Notes: Part 3. Where this has been examined (see ../../question_bank.md) (Pseudocode, flowcharts and diagram rules)
Notes: Explain the use and development of open-source software in relation to web development. (Programming for the Web (Year 12))
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