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What is a key advantage of the incremental development model?
What is a key advantage of the incremental development model?
- It eliminates the need for early planning.
- It ensures a fixed scope for all increments.
- It requires less documentation than waterfall development.
- It allows for rapid delivery and deployment of software. (correct)
Which of the following is a challenge associated with incremental development?
Which of the following is a challenge associated with incremental development?
- Increased customer satisfaction during early stages.
- Lower management overhead compared to waterfall.
- Reduced risk of project failure.
- Visibility of the overall process can be difficult. (correct)
Why may incremental development be more expensive than the waterfall model?
Why may incremental development be more expensive than the waterfall model?
- It involves fewer testing efforts.
- It does not allow for scope changes.
- It requires more documentation.
- It often needs more experienced staff and specialized tools. (correct)
What is one of the benefits of using early increments in incremental development?
What is one of the benefits of using early increments in incremental development?
In what situation is the waterfall model most effectively utilized?
In what situation is the waterfall model most effectively utilized?
What is a potential drawback of integrating existing components in software development?
What is a potential drawback of integrating existing components in software development?
What is a significant drawback of the waterfall model?
What is a significant drawback of the waterfall model?
What is a common misconception about incremental development?
What is a common misconception about incremental development?
What typically happens to system architecture in incremental development as new increments are added?
What typically happens to system architecture in incremental development as new increments are added?
In which situation is the waterfall model most appropriately used?
In which situation is the waterfall model most appropriately used?
Which of the following phases is NOT part of the waterfall model?
Which of the following phases is NOT part of the waterfall model?
What is a characteristic of the waterfall model's project partitioning?
What is a characteristic of the waterfall model's project partitioning?
What is a pro of the waterfall model?
What is a pro of the waterfall model?
Which type of project is least likely to benefit from the waterfall model?
Which type of project is least likely to benefit from the waterfall model?
How does the waterfall model treat customer feedback?
How does the waterfall model treat customer feedback?
What is one of the key stages in the waterfall model?
What is one of the key stages in the waterfall model?
What is the primary goal when establishing a high-level vision at the beginning of a project?
What is the primary goal when establishing a high-level vision at the beginning of a project?
What characterizes the short-term planning approach in agile methodologies?
What characterizes the short-term planning approach in agile methodologies?
How does the continuous replanning process benefit an agile team?
How does the continuous replanning process benefit an agile team?
Which methodology is typically preferred for projects dealing with sensitive data like medical records?
Which methodology is typically preferred for projects dealing with sensitive data like medical records?
What is a disadvantage of agile methodologies in certain contexts?
What is a disadvantage of agile methodologies in certain contexts?
What is a key feature of sprints in agile project management?
What is a key feature of sprints in agile project management?
Which of the following is true about feedback in agile project management?
Which of the following is true about feedback in agile project management?
What is the focus of plan-driven methodologies in relation to project changes?
What is the focus of plan-driven methodologies in relation to project changes?
What is a commonly used term for stand-alone application systems that are configured for specific environments?
What is a commonly used term for stand-alone application systems that are configured for specific environments?
Which stage involves searching for existing software components to fulfill requirements?
Which stage involves searching for existing software components to fulfill requirements?
What is a primary advantage of adopting a reuse-oriented software engineering approach?
What is a primary advantage of adopting a reuse-oriented software engineering approach?
What potential downside is associated with reuse-oriented software engineering?
What potential downside is associated with reuse-oriented software engineering?
In the context of software systems, which of the following best describes web services?
In the context of software systems, which of the following best describes web services?
What does component adaptation and integration primarily involve?
What does component adaptation and integration primarily involve?
Which process stage comes after the software discovery and evaluation?
Which process stage comes after the software discovery and evaluation?
What is one of the common challenges when adopting a reuse approach in software development?
What is one of the common challenges when adopting a reuse approach in software development?
What is the primary advantage of the Waterfall model in software development?
What is the primary advantage of the Waterfall model in software development?
What is a significant drawback of the Waterfall model?
What is a significant drawback of the Waterfall model?
In the Agile approach, how is development structured?
In the Agile approach, how is development structured?
What can be a consequence of inflexibility in the Waterfall model?
What can be a consequence of inflexibility in the Waterfall model?
What defines the maintenance phase of the Waterfall model?
What defines the maintenance phase of the Waterfall model?
Why is continuous feedback significant in the Agile model?
Why is continuous feedback significant in the Agile model?
What is a key characteristic of incremental planning in Agile?
What is a key characteristic of incremental planning in Agile?
How does Agile methodology approach user involvement?
How does Agile methodology approach user involvement?
Study Notes
Agile vs. Plan-Driven Development
- Agile development prioritizes short-term planning and continuous adjustment based on feedback, while plan-driven approaches focus on detailed upfront planning.
- Agile development utilizes sprints, short development cycles where teams focus on completing a small set of tasks.
- Plan-driven approaches involve defined phases like requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
Waterfall Model
- Steps: Requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, integration, operation, and maintenance.
- Example: Construction of a house.
- Advantages:
- Easily manageable process.
- Effective when requirements are well-defined.
- Extensive documentation.
- Disadvantages:
- Inflexible, making it hard to adapt to changing requirements.
- Feedback comes late, making changes expensive.
- Best for: Projects with clear requirements and limited anticipated changes, such as safety-critical systems.
Incremental Development
- Developers build and deliver software in small, incremental releases.
- Advantages:
- Enables faster delivery of working software for customer use.
- Allows for prototypes and continuous feedback, leading to a product better aligned with user needs.
- Lower risk of overall project failure.
- Increases job satisfaction for developers who see their work implemented quickly.
- Disadvantages:
- Less visible process, potentially harder to plan and control.
- Can be more expensive than waterfall development due to potentially more complex process and experienced staff needs.
- Best for: Projects with potentially evolving requirements, as it provides opportunities for adaptation and feedback.
Integration and Configuration
- This approach focuses on building systems from existing components or software packages.
- Example: Utilizing Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software and configuring it for a specific purpose.
- Advantages:
- Reduces costs and risks as less software is developed from scratch.
- Enables faster delivery.
- Disadvantages:
- Requirements compromises might be necessary, potentially leading to a product not fully meeting user needs.
AI-Based Learning Management System (LMS) Development
- Waterfall Approach:
- Requires upfront definition of all features (e.g., course management, assignment submission).
- Involves detailed design, implementation in distinct modules, comprehensive testing, and deployment.
- Advantages: Clear structure, predictability, suitable for stable requirements.
- Disadvantages: Inflexibility, late feedback, potential for costly changes.
- Agile Approach:
- Focuses on developing a basic set of features in short sprints, with continuous feedback and adaptation.
- Features are released in increments.
- Advantages: Flexibility, continuous feedback, rapid delivery.
- Disadvantages: Requires experienced staff, potentially less structured process.
- Recommendation: Agile approach is generally more appropriate for AI-based LMS development, allowing for continuous adaptation and user feedback, particularly given the evolving nature of AI technology.
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This quiz explores the differences between Agile and plan-driven development methodologies. It covers concepts such as sprints in Agile and the structured phases of the Waterfall model. Test your understanding of each approach's advantages, disadvantages, and best-use scenarios.
