P1-REQ-13-4-002

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Statement

The Conceptual Architecture SHALL distinguish a Node as an architectural participant in a distributed Financial System.

Source

Part 1, Section 13.4: Core Conceptual Element Requirements.

Rationale

A Node represents an architectural participant in a distributed Financial System. Distinguishing a Node at the conceptual level prevents confusion between an architectural participant and implementation-specific artefacts such as processes, containers, services, executables, or deployment units.

This requirement preserves the conceptual role of a Node across logical, implementation, and deployment refinement.

Applies To

This requirement applies to all references to Nodes within the Conceptual Architecture.

It applies specifically to:

Architectural participantsDistributed Financial System participantsNode definitionsNode descriptionsNode-related conceptual diagrams

Verification

Verification SHALL confirm that the Conceptual Architecture distinguishes a Node as an architectural participant in a distributed Financial System.

Verification activities include review checks confirming that:

Node references identify architectural participantsNode references do not depend on implementation technologyNode references do not substitute for containers, processes, or servicesLater profiles map implementation artefacts to Nodes without redefining Node meaning

Traceability

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Status

Draft

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