The correct answer is C. quantitative or qualitative . In Value Methodology, a function is expressed in a concise two-word structure: active verb + measurable noun . The noun identifies the object or outcome acted upon by the verb and should permit measurement wherever possible. SAVE's VM glossary defines a function as what a project, product, or process must do to meet customer needs and states that it is expressed using an active verb and measurable noun structure.
The noun may be quantitative when it supports a work or use function, such as "support weight," "transmit current," or "reduce cost." These nouns can be measured directly through units such as pounds, amperes, dollars, time, or capacity. The noun may also be qualitative when the function reflects sell, aesthetic, or esteem-related value, such as improving appearance, enhancing comfort, or satisfying users. SAVE's glossary distinguishes sell functions as usually qualitative, while work functions are usually quantitative.
Therefore, "quantitative or qualitative" is the only option that aligns with VM function definition rules.
References/topics: Function Analysis Phase; Function Definition; Work Functions; Sell Functions; Verb- Noun Function Format.
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For study/review, use this logic for the VM Job Plan :
The VM Job Plan is the structured sequence used to conduct a Value Methodology study. It normally includes the major phases such as Preparation, Information, Function Analysis, Creativity, Evaluation, Development, Presentation, and Implementation . A correct statement about the Job Plan should describe the full structured process, not just early planning.
Also, VM is not limited to financial savings. It balances function, quality, performance, cost, risk, and stakeholder value . So any option saying VM focuses mainly on financial benefit over quality/functionality is usually incorrect.
Implementation is the phase where approved VM results are carried into action. Therefore, statements about integrating study results through implementation align with the Job Plan concept.
Main topic: Value Methodology and Job Plan .

Explanation:

The correct "How" direction follows the classical FAST logic path from the broader purpose toward the dependent means of accomplishment. SAVE defines FAST as a graphical representation of dependent relationships between functions and states that a Classical FAST model displays function interrelationships using how-why logic . In this eyeglasses example, Improve vision is the higher-order purpose: it explains why the basic function exists. The basic function is Correct vision , because prescription eyeglasses exist primarily to correct the user's vision. Moving in the "How" direction, the system corrects vision by Position lenses and Secure lenses ; the frame, bridge, arms, and nose pads exist to keep corrective lenses in the proper relationship to the eyes. The farthest "How"/lower-order decision is Select eyeglasses and Select contact lenses , representing the selected means or alternative correction approach.
The distractors are not on the critical function logic path. Secure position and Resist damage are supporting or secondary dependability functions. Complement appearance is a sell/aesthetic function, because it improves user acceptance but does not define the primary functional logic. SAVE's glossary distinguishes higher-order, lower-order, and secondary functions and explains that secondary functions support the basic function through a specific design approach.
References/topics: Function Analysis Phase; FAST Diagramming; How-Why Logic; Critical Function Logic Path; Basic, Higher-Order, Lower-Order, and Secondary Functions.

The correct answer is B because VM functions are expressed in a two-word format using an active verb and a measurable noun. SAVE's VM Standard states that the team defines functions using a two-word active verb
/measurable noun context. The SAVE dictionary also explains that a function identifies what something does, independent of what it is or how it is accomplished, and is expressed as an active verb plus measurable noun.
Option A is wrong because it describes an object and attribute, not a function. "Strong steel beam" tells what the solution is, not what it does. Option C is too design-specific and sentence-based; it identifies the component and solution rather than abstracting the function. Option D is vague and not measurable. "Support load" is superior because it focuses on the required action without locking the team into a beam, slab, truss, or other specific solution. CVS candidates must be able to distinguish function language from component language.
References/topics: Function Definition; Verb-Noun Format; Function Analysis Phase.

Explanation:

The correct matching follows the logic of the SAVE Value Methodology Job Plan. The Information Phase establishes factual understanding of the study subject, so its controlling question is "What is it?" The SAVE VM Standard describes this phase as reviewing current project conditions and identifying study goals. The Function Analysis Phase asks "What does it do?" because the team defines the project's functions in active verb/measurable noun form and analyzes which functions require improvement, elimination, or creation. The Creativity Phase asks "What else will do it?" because the team identifies alternative ways to perform the required functions. The Evaluation Phase asks "Will it work?" because ideas are screened against value potential, performance requirements, and resource limits. The Development Phase asks "What are the details?" because selected ideas are expanded into documented alternatives or proposals. Finally, the Presentation Phase aligns with "What if?" because decision makers must understand the implications, adequacy, risks, and value improvement opportunity before approving implementation. SAVE identifies these six phases as sequential and states that each phase provides the information needed for successful execution of the next phase.
References/topics: Value Methodology and Job Plan; Information Phase; Function Analysis Phase; Creativity Phase; Evaluation Phase; Development Phase; Presentation Phase.

The correct answers are A and B . In FAST-based Function Analysis, lower-order functions are also known as assumed or causative functions because they represent the initiating input that causes, enables, or "turns on" the project, product, process, or service. SAVE's Value Methodology glossary defines a lower-order function as the function selected to initiate the project, product, or process and identifies it as an input outside the subject scope. ( ) The SAVE glossary also states that lower-order functions are not part of the VM study scope and are inputs for the project, product, process, service, or organization.
In a FAST diagram, the study scope is bounded by scope lines. The subject scope lies between the higher- order and lower-order functions; therefore, lower-order functions are positioned outside the study boundary on the input side, conventionally beyond the right scope line. ( ) They are not an output of the VM Study; rather, they are boundary-condition inputs used to establish the function logic path. They are also not generally determined by the customer; customer needs are more closely associated with higher-order functions and value requirements.
References/topics: Function Analysis Phase; FAST Diagramming; Lower-Order Functions; Assumed
/Causative Functions; Scope Lines.