Activity 12.1: Risks of No Functional Specification This activity emphasizes the importance of implementing with a functional specification as well as the difficulties that arise when working without a completed functional specification. You will create an origami boat using the instruments that the instructor provides. Objectives After completing this activity, you will be able to: ! Articulate the value of a functional specification. Before You Begin This activity will be completed as an individual exercise. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this activity. Materials The instructor will supply the materials for this activity. Time to complete this activity: 15 minutes followed by a 10 minute discussion. 104 Activity 12.1: Risks of No Functional Specification Exercise 1: Creating an Origami Boat ! Create an origami boat 1. Construct an origami boat using the sheet distributed by the instructor. 2. Fold the paper along the lines to create the boat. The order and directions for folding are documented in the functional specification. After completing the above steps, you will discuss the activity with the class. Activity 12.1: Risks of No Functional Specification 105 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK . Activity 12. 1: Risks of No Functional Specification This activity emphasizes the importance of implementing with a functional specification. followed by a 10 minute discussion. 104 Activity 12. 1: Risks of No Functional Specification Exercise 1: Creating an Origami Boat ! Create an