18 Questions
What is the best practice when approaching iterative development?
Include complete requirements, design, coding integration, testing in each iteration.
In iterative process models, how are requirements typically prioritized?
Based on the customer's ranking of important features.
Why is it important to treat each iteration as a 'closed-end mini-project'?
To maintain a structured approach where each iteration is self-contained.
What is the primary purpose of soliciting feedback from internal stakeholders in each iteration?
To get input for planning the next iteration.
What is the main reason for building products 'a piece at a time' in iterative process models?
To accommodate changes in requirements.
How does iterative development differ from traditional waterfall development?
Iterative models involve multiple cycles of feedback and adjustment.
What is the key principle of iterative software development according to the text?
Analyzing some, designing some, coding some, and testing some daily
What is the binary deliverable concept in iterative processes?
Meeting objective completion criteria or not meeting it
What should be done if there are unexpected delays in an iteration?
Extend the deadline or remove features
What happens if too many new features are included in an iteration?
The system will be incomplete and not meeting criteria
At the end of each iteration in iterative software development, what is expected?
A complete, working, and robust product with all final features
What is the main consequence of estimating wrong in iterative software development?
The deadline may need to be moved or features removed
What is one of the main problems with the waterfall model according to the text?
It requires finishing one phase before moving on to the next
Which aspect of the waterfall model makes it challenging in practice, despite being theoretically appealing?
Nailing down all requirements before architectural design
Why does the text mention that it is rare for all requirements to be nailed down at the beginning of a project?
Because changes are inevitable during development
What does the waterfall model lack that makes it challenging to accommodate changes?
Provision for backing up work at various stages
In what way does the waterfall model resemble an assembly-line mentality for software development?
It involves completing one phase before moving to the next
What is a key drawback of the waterfall model in terms of adapting to changing requirements?
It mandates finalizing all requirements upfront
Test your knowledge on iterative process models by understanding how each iteration adds new requirements until the final system is completed. Learn about the process of creating complete, working, and robust products through iterative development.
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