CON-008 Define Mandatory and Optional Architectural Elements
Statement
The Conformance Model SHALL identify mandatory and optional architectural elements.
Derived From
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[DTE6], Section 6.4.6, Implementation Conformance Model
Rationale
Distinguishing mandatory from optional architectural elements establishes which elements contribute to a determination of Conformance.
The distinction prevents optional architectural elements from becoming implicit conditions of Conformance and makes mandatory architectural obligations explicit.
Applies To
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DIDO-TE specification
Verification
Verification confirms that:
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the Conformance Model identifies mandatory and optional architectural elements
Referenced By
The following pages reference this requirement:
Delivery Phase
Determine the delivery phase.
Implementation Status
Determine implementation status.
Requirement Status
The proposed derived requirement requires review and acceptance.
Issues
None.
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