McConnell (1998) States That Errors Found "Upstream" During the Planning

question 67

Multiple Choice

McConnell (1998) states that errors found "upstream" during the planning phase cost on the order of ________ times less to fix than errors found "downstream," during the building of the product.

• A) 200
• B) 100
• C) 10
• D) 1000

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Definitions:

Lactate Concentration

The level of lactate, a metabolic byproduct of anaerobic respiration, present in the blood or muscles, often measured during physical exertion.

Tension

A physical force applied to something that tends to stretch it, often leading to stress or strain on the material.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy, and involved in other processes such as signaling and cellular differentiation.

Sedentary

Describes a lifestyle with little to no physical activity, often associated with negative health outcomes.