Astech Inc.has been developing a new graphic design software.The firm releases a functional version of the software,and sends it to several lead users for testing.Based on the feedback from the lead users,the firm will improve the design of the product,and begin commercial production.This initial version of the product is referred to as the _____.
A) spiral model
B) substitute product
C) beta version
D) alpha model

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The initial version of the product that is released to lead users for testing is referred to as the beta version. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A (spiral model) is a software development model, option B (substitute product) is not relevant to the scenario, and option D (alpha model) refers to an earlier version of the product that is tested internally before releasing it to external testers.