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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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