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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | RiskRoot causeSafety |
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