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What is the primary goal of the design phase in software development?

To transform the requirements into a structure suitable for implementation (correct)
To create a Software Requirements Specification document
To develop a detailed statement of the problem
To identify the qualities required of the application

Which design approach is characterized by lower development time and effort, as well as better maintainability?

Detailed Design Approach
Architectural Design Approach
Object-Oriented Design Approach (correct)
Traditional Design Approach

What is the output of the coding and module testing phase?

An implemented and tested collection of modules (correct)
A feasibility study report
A detailed design document
A Software Requirements Specification document

What is the primary focus of integration and system testing?

Testing the entire system incrementally (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of architectural design in software development?

To create a high-level structure for the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of detailed design in software development?

Developing a low-level structure for the system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of prototyping in software development?

To reduce project risks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using prototyping in software development?

It results in a high-quality software product (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of prototyping in large systems?

It is suitable for large systems with unclear requirements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the prototyping process?

A prototype that is refined based on user feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of users in the prototyping process?

To provide feedback on the prototype (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Alpha Testing?

To test the software at the developer's site (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of maintenance costs are attributed to perfective maintenance?

Over 50% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the waterfall model?

It is easy to administer in a contractual setup (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of the waterfall model?

It assumes that the requirements of a system can be frozen before the design begins (D) Signup and view all the answers

What approach does the waterfall model follow?

The 'big bang' approach (D) Signup and view all the answers

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