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(A) Develop a set of operational requirements for a simple lawn tractor. Limit yourself to no more than 15 operational requirements.

Operational requirements for a simple lawn tractor can include:

1. Durable blades that stay sharp.

2. Good motor.

3. Safety protection.

4. Good size gas tank.

5. Transmission that is durable.

6. Comfortable seating.

7. Easy to maneuver.

8. Protection from natural elements.

9. Easy accessibility for parts replacement.

10. Energy and noise efficiency.

(b) Develop a set of performance requirements for the same lawn tractor. Limit yourself to no more than 30 performance requirements.

Performance requirements for a tractor can include:

1. Adjustable blades that can be lowered or raised.

2. Adequate speed.

3. Spare tire on board that can easily be changed.

4. Easy shifting of gears.

5. Proper maintenance schedule.

6. Operator instructions.

7. Minimum and Maximum levels of grass that can be cut.

8. Monitoring system.

(d) How would you go about validating the requirements in (b)?

To validate the requirements from answer B, it will require regularly scheduled test and downtime practices to ensure all the areas are performing at an optimal level. For example, to ensure the grass is being cut properly, you should evaluate the length of the grass that was cut and see the blade or blade level needs to be adjusted. Another example would be checking the spare tire regularly to ensure it is inflated. All systems need to have checks and regular tests.