18 Questions
What is the principle of detecting errors as close to its point of introduction as possible known as?
Phase containment of errors
Why is prototyping necessary according to the text?
Because it is impossible to get it right the first time
What is the primary purpose of submitting a prototype to the customer?
To get feedback and refine requirements
What is the most widely used development model?
Waterfall model
What is a limitation of the waterfall model?
It is difficult to make changes once the process starts
What is the typical characteristic of a prototype?
Limited functional capabilities, low reliability, and inefficient performance
What is a major limitation of the classical waterfall model?
No feedback paths
Why is it necessary to have feedback paths in the classical waterfall model?
To detect errors in the same phase in which they are introduced
What is an assumption of the classical waterfall model?
That no defect is introduced during any development activity
What happens when a defect is detected in the classical waterfall model?
We need to go back to the phase where it was introduced and redo some of the work
What is the primary goal of the iterative waterfall model?
To detect errors in the same phase in which they are introduced
What is a characteristic of the iterative waterfall model?
It includes feedback paths and iteration
What is the primary benefit of the Spiral Model in managing project risks?
It allows understanding and reacting to risks during each iteration along the spiral
What is the purpose of developing a prototype in the Spiral Model?
To reduce the risk of inappropriate requirements
What is a characteristic of the Spiral Model that distinguishes it from other software development models?
It uses an evolutionary approach with iterations through the spiral
What is a limitation of the Waterfall Model that the Spiral Model addresses?
It does not allow for iterative development and refinement
What happens during each iteration of the Spiral Model?
A progressively more complete version of the software gets built
What is the primary purpose of the Review and Planning phase in the Spiral Model?
To review the results achieved so far with the customer and plan the next iteration
This quiz assesses your understanding of the classical waterfall model in software engineering, including its phases, advantages, and limitations. Learn about the iterative waterfall model and more.
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