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What is the primary purpose of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

  • To detail the coding languages used in software development.
  • To outline project management strategies.
  • To report on software testing methodologies.
  • To provide a high-level representation of the methodology for software creation. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the Software Development Life Cycle?

  • Design
  • Market Analysis (correct)
  • Testing
  • Implementation

Which SDLC model is characterized by its sequential phases?

  • Spiral model
  • Prototyping model
  • V-model (correct)
  • Unified Process

What aspect of the SDLC does the 'Maintenance' stage primarily focus on?

<p>Updating the software to fix bugs or add features. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of model includes phases that can be revisited and refined throughout the development process?

<p>Iterative model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the Waterfall Model?

<p>It allows for continuous customer feedback. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key disadvantage of the Waterfall Model?

<p>All requirements must be completely defined upfront. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes a limitation of the Waterfall Model?

<p>Late defect detection is a common issue. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which type of project is the Waterfall Model most suitable?

<p>Projects with predefined and clearly understood requirements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a consequence of having no overlapping phases in the Waterfall Model?

<p>It can lead to increased costs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

SDLC Stages

The step-by-step processes in creating software, including Requirements, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, and Maintenance.

SDLC Models

Different approaches to software development, like Waterfall and Agile, defining the order and processes in each stage.

Software Development

The overall process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying software.

Waterfall Model

A sequential software development model, where each stage flows into the next, one after the other.

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Requirements Phase

First stage in SDLC, focusing on understanding user needs and software goals before building it.

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Waterfall Model's Simplicity

The Waterfall model is easy to understand and manage because every phase has clear, defined activities.

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Waterfall Model Requirements

The Waterfall model works best when all project requirements are known beforehand.

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Waterfall Model's Disadvantages

The Waterfall model struggles with the inability to react to changes and is not well-suited to complex projects with evolving requirements.

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Fixed Timeline and Cost in Waterfall

Before development starts, the final cost and release date are predetermined in a waterfall model.

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Waterfall Model Documentation

In Waterfall model, comprehensive documentation of all processes, actions, and results is critical.

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