Agile Development Methods

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What is a key characteristic of structured analysis?

It uses a series of phases (correct)

It is a newer method less familiar to development team members

It involves frequent deliverables to validate the project

It relies on user needs being visible before feature descriptions

Why can changes in user requirements introduce risks in a project?

Because structured methods are more prone to errors

Because there is no structure and documentation in place

Because users may not be able to describe their needs until they see features (correct)

Because agile development does not support user changes

What is project management primarily responsible for?

Creating technical and communications skills in team members

Defining user requirements clearly

Planning, scheduling, and controlling system development (correct)

Developing software applications

Why is lack of structure and documentation a risk factor in projects?

Because it can introduce risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in object-oriented system development methods?

Complex interaction between objects and classes Signup and view all the answers

How does structured analysis compare with object-oriented development methods?

Structured analysis uses a series of phases, unlike object-oriented methods Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes object-oriented system development from structural analysis?

Objects represent actual people, things, transactions, and events. Signup and view all the answers

Which model can be used in object-oriented system development for stressing greater iteration?

Waterfall model Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of business process modeling in object-oriented system development?

Enhancing communication with collaborative software Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic makes structured system development well-suited to traditional project management tools?

Heavy reliance on written documentation Signup and view all the answers

How does object-oriented system development deal with change effectively?

By creating new objects with inherited properties Signup and view all the answers

In what way does structured system development provide flexibility comparable to other methods?

By breaking development into iterations that add functionality Signup and view all the answers

What type of chart is typically used in project management to display tasks and their durations?

Gantt Charts Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is commonly used for gathering system requirements through direct interaction with stakeholders?

Observation Signup and view all the answers

In project management, what does the 'Critical Path' represent?

The longest path to project completion Signup and view all the answers

Which system development method focuses on rapid prototyping and incremental development?

Agile Methods Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced during the requirements gathering phase of system development projects?

Scope creep Signup and view all the answers

Which diagramming technique is commonly used to represent the flow of data within a system?

Data Flow Diagrams Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of managing systems projects successfully?

Effective risk management Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the triangle that represents the constraints of time, cost, and scope in project management?

Project Triangle Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves organizing tasks into hierarchies, breaking down the work into smaller components?

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of a Project Manager in system development projects?

Ensuring project goals are met within constraints Signup and view all the answers