Agile Methodology Overview
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Which software development model is characterized by well-defined, linear stages of systems development and support?

  • Rapid Application Development (RAD) model
  • Prototyping model
  • Spiral model
  • Waterfall model (correct)

In which model is software developed using an iterative or spiral approach rather than a linear approach?

  • Spiral model (correct)
  • Prototyping model
  • Waterfall model
  • Rapid Application Development (RAD) model

Which model is used for developing prototypes to clarify user requirements?

  • Waterfall model
  • Prototyping model (correct)
  • Rapid Application Development (RAD) model
  • Spiral model

Which model is known for producing systems quickly without sacrificing quality?

<p>Rapid Application Development (RAD) model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model emphasizes customer collaboration and responding to change over following a plan?

<p>Rapid Application Development (RAD) model (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which software development approach focuses on adapting to changing requirements and delivering working software in short, iterative cycles?

<p>Agile methodology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the waterfall approach and Agile methodology?

<p>Waterfall approach follows a plan strictly while Agile values responding to change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the waterfall approach often difficult to use in early software development projects?

<p>Because requirements were unknown or continuously changing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Agile methodology, why is customer collaboration given more importance than contract negotiation?

<p>To allow for responding to changes as needed by the customer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Agile methodology differ from the waterfall approach in terms of handling changing requirements?

<p>Agile accommodates changing requirements while waterfall requires sticking to the initial plan. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Agile Alliance develop the Manifesto for Agile Software Development in February 2001?

<p>To promote individuals and interactions over processes and tools. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common challenge faced by early software development projects using the waterfall approach?

<p>Dealing with continuously changing or unknown requirements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges of communication among professionals in IT projects according to the text?

<p>Rapidly changing diverse technologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe when an organization acquires goods and/or sources from an outside source?

<p>Offshoring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do virtual teams work according to the text?

<p>They work across time and space using communication technologies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Agile project management based on the provided information?

<p>Promotes flexibility and adaptability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is characterized by a sequential, non-iterative design process?

<p>Waterfall approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Agile methodology differ from the Waterfall approach in terms of adaptability?

<p>Agile methodology adapts easily to changes while the Waterfall approach does not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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