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According to the modeling principles, what is the primary objective of a software team?
According to the modeling principles, what is the primary objective of a software team?
- Prioritizing model creation over software construction.
- Perfecting model syntax to ensure accuracy.
- Building software, not creating models. (correct)
- Creating detailed models before writing code.
Why is it important to 'travel light' and avoid creating more models than necessary in software development?
Why is it important to 'travel light' and avoid creating more models than necessary in software development?
- To keep the models simple and easier to integrate.
- To avoid the need for model reviews by the software team.
- To ensure models are always up to date and accurate.
- To save time that could be spent on constructing the software. (correct)
The principle of striving to produce the simplest model emphasizes which of the following benefits?
The principle of striving to produce the simplest model emphasizes which of the following benefits?
- Avoiding the need for further model iterations.
- Making the resultant software easier to integrate, test, and maintain. (correct)
- Facilitating the creation of detailed documentation.
- Ensuring the model is complete and internally consistent.
What is the key consideration when building models in a way that makes them amenable to change?
What is the key consideration when building models in a way that makes them amenable to change?
Why is it essential to state an explicit purpose for each model that is created?
Why is it essential to state an explicit purpose for each model that is created?
Adapting models to the system at hand often requires considering:
Adapting models to the system at hand often requires considering:
According to the principles, why should software engineers 'forget about building perfect models'?
According to the principles, why should software engineers 'forget about building perfect models'?
In software modeling, when does the syntax of a model become secondary?
In software modeling, when does the syntax of a model become secondary?
What should an experienced software engineer do if their instincts suggest a model isn't right, even if it appears correct on paper?
What should an experienced software engineer do if their instincts suggest a model isn't right, even if it appears correct on paper?
What is the main purpose of getting feedback on a model as soon as possible?
What is the main purpose of getting feedback on a model as soon as possible?
According to the principles, what should be the team's approach when encountering slippage in a software project schedule?
According to the principles, what should be the team's approach when encountering slippage in a software project schedule?
What does it mean to be 'dogmatic' about the syntax of a model, and why should it be avoided?
What does it mean to be 'dogmatic' about the syntax of a model, and why should it be avoided?
What is the risk of creating a 'reasonably complete requirements model' according to Principle 4?
What is the risk of creating a 'reasonably complete requirements model' according to Principle 4?
What does 'agility' mean in the context of software development according to Principle 1?
What does 'agility' mean in the context of software development according to Principle 1?
Why should a software team track the project plan frequently?
Why should a software team track the project plan frequently?
Considering the role of software modelling, which activity would come earliest in the cycle?
Considering the role of software modelling, which activity would come earliest in the cycle?
In the iterative cycle of software, which element is followed by 'Construction of Prototype'?
In the iterative cycle of software, which element is followed by 'Construction of Prototype'?
In what order would you perform the following actions in the software cycle?
In what order would you perform the following actions in the software cycle?
If software team adjusted or corrected modelling mistakes, changed misinterpretations, and added features or functions that were inadvertently omitted; then what principle are they embodying?
If software team adjusted or corrected modelling mistakes, changed misinterpretations, and added features or functions that were inadvertently omitted; then what principle are they embodying?
Which of the following is NOT one of the modeling principles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the modeling principles?
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Track the Plan
Track the Plan
Track progress daily and adjust the plan when encountering slippage to keep software projects on schedule.
Build Software First
Build Software First
The primary goal is to rapidly deliver software, so prioritize building software over creating extensive models.
Travel light with models
Travel light with models
Create only necessary models that are up-to-date to save time in construction.
Simplest Model Possible
Simplest Model Possible
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Models Amenable to Change
Models Amenable to Change
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State Model Purpose
State Model Purpose
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Adapt Models
Adapt Models
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Useful, Not Perfect
Useful, Not Perfect
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Communication over Syntax
Communication over Syntax
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Trust Your Instincts
Trust Your Instincts
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Get Early Feedback
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Study Notes
Reaction Rates
- Defined as the change in concentration of a reactant or product per unit time.
Rate Law
- Relates the rate of a reaction to reactant concentrations.
- For the reaction $aA + bB \rightarrow cC + dD$, the rate law is Rate = $k[A]^m[B]^n$
- $k$ is the rate constant.
- $m$ and $n$ are the orders of the reaction with respect to A and B.
Order of Reaction
- The sum of the exponents in the rate law.
- Overall order = $m + n$
Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
- Temperature: Rate generally increases with temperature.
- Concentration: Rate generally increases with reactant concentration.
- Catalyst: Speeds up reaction without being consumed.
- Surface Area: Increasing surface area increases the rate for reactions involving solids.
Rate Constant
- A proportionality constant that relates reaction rate to reactant concentrations ($k$).
Arrhenius Equation
- Describes the temperature dependence of the rate constant.
- $k = Ae^{-E_a/RT}$
- $A$ is the pre-exponential factor.
- $E_a$ is the activation energy.
- $R$ is the gas constant (8.314 J/mol·K).
- $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Reaction Mechanisms
- A step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which an overall chemical change occurs.
Elementary Step
- A single step in a reaction mechanism.
Rate-Determining Step
- The slowest step in a reaction mechanism.
- Determines the overall rate of the reaction.
Catalysis
- Homogeneous Catalyst: Catalyst in the same phase as reactants.
- Heterogeneous Catalyst: Catalyst in a different phase from reactants.
Types of Reactions
- Zero Order: Rate = k.
- First Order: Rate = $k[A]$.
- Second Order: Rate = $k[A]^2$ or Rate = $k[A][B]$.
Half-Life
- Time required for reactant concentration to decrease to one-half of its initial value ($t_{1/2}$).
First-Order Half-Life
- $t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k}$
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