What does it mean to perform sensitivity analysis in a straightforward DCF model?

I was asked this question on an interview, but I thought sensitivity analysis only applied for LBO models? What would be the X axis? What would be the Y axis? What would be the the output we're trying to find? I'd appreciate it if someone could walk me through this. Thanks.

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