What is NOT considered an output of functional analysis?

Functional analysis is a key component in systems engineering that involves breaking down and understanding the functions of a system. It leads to the identification of system requirements and facilitates communication among stakeholders about what the system should accomplish.

Market analysis, on the other hand, focuses on understanding the market environment, customer needs, competition, and other external factors influencing the potential success of a product. It does not directly relate to the functional analysis of a system, which is concerned with internal system functions, behaviors, and interactions rather than external market factors.

The other outputs mentioned—control flow, data flow, and simulation results—are all direct outcomes of functional analysis. Control flow refers to the sequence of operations or processes within the system. Data flow describes how data moves through the system and how inputs and outputs relate to each other. Simulation results can provide insights into how well a design meets its functional requirements, validating the proposed functions through modeling and analyses.

Thus, among the choices given, market analysis stands apart because it pertains to external business considerations rather than the internal functional breakdown and analysis integral to systems engineering practices.