Plan-Driven Development vs Business Needs

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What is the main characteristic of the changes that require architectural refactoring?

They are inexpensive

They are not mentioned in the text

They are easy to implement

They are much more expensive (correct)

What is required for some changes?

Significant investment

Architectural refactoring (correct)

Minimal effort

No changes at all

What does the text imply about the frequency of changes that require architectural refactoring?

The text does not provide any information about their frequency (correct)

They happen all the time

They are very common

They are rare

Based on the text, what is the primary concern with changes that require architectural refactoring?

Their cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed in the given text?

Architectural refactoring is an expensive undertaking Signup and view all the answers

What is the view on plan-driven development for meeting business needs?

It is not effective in meeting business needs Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the relationship between plan-driven development and business needs based on the text?

Plan-driven development is sometimes essential but not always sufficient for business needs Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios is plan-driven development considered essential, according to the text?

For some types of system requirements Signup and view all the answers

How does plan-driven development relate to accommodating business needs?

Plan-driven development may not fulfill all business needs Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the limitation of plan-driven development in relation to business needs?

It struggles to adapt to evolving business requirements Signup and view all the answers

When should developers refactor code?

As soon as possible code improvements are found Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of refactoring code?

To improve code readability and maintainability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for refactoring code?

To add new functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with refactoring code?

Introducing new bugs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when refactoring code?

Refactoring and adding new features simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of user involvement in test development and validation?

To ensure the accuracy of test results Signup and view all the answers

How are automated test harnesses utilized in the development process?

To run all component tests for each new release Signup and view all the answers

What role do component tests play in the context of new releases?

They are run by automated test harnesses for validation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for automated test harnesses to run all component tests?

To ensure system stability and functionality Signup and view all the answers

In the context of software testing, what is a key benefit of utilizing automated test harnesses?

Ensuring consistent testing procedures for each release Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the test-first development approach in Extreme Programming (XP)?

Writing tests before writing the actual code Signup and view all the answers

How often are tests run in the XP approach to software development?

After every change made to the code Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of testing in Extreme Programming (XP)?

Testing is an integral part of the development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the test-first development approach in Extreme Programming (XP)?

To catch bugs early in the development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the test-first development approach in Extreme Programming (XP)?

It helps catch bugs early in the development process Signup and view all the answers