What is a throwaway prototype in software engineering?

Options

  • A. A prototype that becomes the final product
  • B. A prototype that is discarded after requirements are understood
  • C. A fully tested commercial software product
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. A prototype that is discarded after requirements are understood

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: A Throwaway Prototype is created to explore requirements and obtain user feedback. Once the requirements are sufficiently understood, the prototype is discarded and the actual system is developed separately.