P1-REQ-13-6-002

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Statement

The Conceptual Architecture SHALL distinguish Data from Structure.

Source

Part 1, Section 13.6: Separation of Concerns Requirements.

Rationale

Data represents recorded or exchanged information content. Structure describes the organisation, arrangement, or form that supports the expression and processing of data. Treating data and structure as the same concern creates ambiguity between content and form.

This requirement preserves the distinction between information content and the structural arrangements that organise that content.

Applies To

This requirement applies to Data and Structure references within the Conceptual Architecture.

It applies specifically to:

Information contentInformation organisationStructural descriptionData modellingStructured-information processing

Verification

Verification SHALL confirm that the Conceptual Architecture distinguishes Data from Structure.

Verification activities include review checks confirming that:

Data references identify information contentStructure references identify an organisation or arrangementData descriptions do not replace Structure descriptionsStructure descriptions do not replace Data descriptions

Traceability

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Status

Draft

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