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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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