Final answer:
The correct order for SAAM analysis is to first define design scenarios, then evaluate the candidate architectures using these scenarios, and finally analyze the interaction among scenarios, which is option a. 1-2-3.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct order of steps in SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) analysis is as follows:
- Define a collection of design scenarios that cover the functional and nonfunctional requirements. Quality attributes should be reflected.
- Perform an evaluation on all candidate architecture designs, using the collection of scenarios.
- Perform an analysis on the interaction relationship among scenarios.
This means the correct answer is: a. 1-2-3. Initially, one has to define the scenarios that encapsulate both functional and nonfunctional requirements, including the quality attributes. Then, these scenarios are used to evaluate the different architectural designs to meet those requirements. Finally, an in-depth analysis of how these scenarios interrelate is carried out to fine-tune the understanding of the architecture's capabilities and identify any potential issues.