17 Questions
What is the primary goal of the design phase in software development?
To transform the requirements into a structure suitable for implementation
Which design approach is characterized by lower development time and effort, as well as better maintainability?
Object-Oriented Design Approach
What is the output of the coding and module testing phase?
An implemented and tested collection of modules
What is the primary focus of integration and system testing?
Testing the entire system incrementally
What is the purpose of architectural design in software development?
To create a high-level structure for the system
What is the primary focus of detailed design in software development?
Developing a low-level structure for the system
What is the primary purpose of prototyping in software development?
To reduce project risks
What is the benefit of using prototyping in software development?
It results in a high-quality software product
What is the advantage of prototyping in large systems?
It is suitable for large systems with unclear requirements
What is the outcome of the prototyping process?
A prototype that is refined based on user feedback
What is the role of users in the prototyping process?
To provide feedback on the prototype
What is the primary objective of Alpha Testing?
To test the software at the developer's site
What is the primary difference between Beta Testing and Acceptance Testing?
Beta testing is performed by the software-development team, while acceptance testing is performed by customers
What percentage of maintenance costs are attributed to perfective maintenance?
Over 50%
What is the primary advantage of the waterfall model?
It is easy to administer in a contractual setup
What is a disadvantage of the waterfall model?
It assumes that the requirements of a system can be frozen before the design begins
What approach does the waterfall model follow?
The 'big bang' approach
This quiz covers the phases of software testing, including Alpha, Beta, and Acceptance testing, as well as the delivery and maintenance of software.
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