Which of the following is an advantage of prototyping? 

Answer options:

A. Prototype systems can provide significant time and cost savings.
B. Change control is often less complicated with prototype systems.
C. It ensures that functions or extras are not added to the intended system.
D. Strong internal controls are easier to implement.

A

Prototype systems can provide significant time and cost savings, however they also have several disadvantages. They often have poor internal controls, change control becomes much more complicated and it often leads to functions or extras being added to the system that were not originally intended. Source: Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Certified Information Systems Auditor 2002 review manual, chapter 6: Business Application System Development, Acquisition, Implementation and Maintenance (page 306).