Software Design Review Process

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What is the main purpose of software design reviews?

To specify the color scheme of the software interface

To ensure that the software requirements are reflected in the software architecture

To identify problems in the design process (correct)

To promote team building among software developers

Who presides over the design review process according to the information provided?

Customer

Software developer

Independent person

Moderator (correct)

What does the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) define software design reviews as?

A meeting only attended by software developers

A casual discussion about software features

A formal meeting with no specific objectives

A formal meeting where design is presented for comment and approval (correct)

Which is NOT a criterion for the software design review process?

Defining the color scheme for the user interface Signup and view all the answers

What role does an 'independent person' play in a software design review meeting?

Providing necessary comments and decisions Signup and view all the answers

What activity is essential during a software design review to ensure product quality?

Checking for defects in the design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the software design review process?

To evaluate the effectiveness of the design Signup and view all the answers

Who rectifies the defects found during the design review process?

Design team Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criteria team members should check during design reviews?

Readability of the code in the design Signup and view all the answers

Which question is NOT part of evaluating the effectiveness of a design?

Is the software bug-free? Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect to determine if a design is reusable?

Compatibility with other platforms Signup and view all the answers

When does the software development manager obtain approval for the software design?

After making required changes to rectify defects Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of design reviews?

To assess the functionality and maturity of the design Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for writing system documentation in the design review process?

Analysts Signup and view all the answers

What role does the system tester play in the design review process?

Understands technical issues and compares them with similar projects Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criterion assessed during the Program Design Review?

The feasibility of the detailed design Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the activities performed in a design review process?

Ensuring structured programming constructs are used throughout Signup and view all the answers

Why are defects checked in the technical and conceptual designs during a design review?

To verify that the design satisfies requirements in architectural specifications Signup and view all the answers