Software Development Life Cycle: Requirements and Design

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What is a project?

A random task undertaken without any objective

An ongoing endeavor to create a unique product

An unlimited endeavor with no specific budget

A temporary endeavor to create a unique product (correct)

What role does the project manager play in a project?

Executing project tasks (correct)

Designing software applications

Obtaining permits for building construction

Managing construction teams

Who are the stakeholders in a project?

Random individuals not impacted by the project

Groups directly impacted by the project (correct)

Project managers from other organizations

Uninvolved organizations nearby the project site

What is the main objective of building construction projects?

To complete the building within a specified timeframe and budget (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the project team?

Managing resources and coordinating activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of a software development project involves requirements gathering?

Designing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the recipients of the project's deliverables?

Clients or Customers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which role typically provides the project's overall vision and objectives?

Senior Executives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important and fundamental stage in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Planning and Requirement Analysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who provides inputs for the requirement analysis stage in SDLC?

Customer, Sales Department, Market Surveys, and Domain Experts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage in SDLC involves identifying quality assurance requirements and project risks?

Planning and Requirement Analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are clients or customers considered essential for project success?

They provide feedback and approvals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SRS document in the software development life cycle?

To define and document product requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the SDLC involves defining all the architectural modules of the product?

Stage 3: Designing the Product Architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should developers follow during the Implementing or Coding stage of SDLC?

Coding guidelines defined by their organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which high-level programming languages may be used for coding during SDLC implementation stage?

Java and PHP (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of SDLC are testing activities mostly involved in modern models?

Stage 5: Testing the Product (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of document should clearly define the internal design of all architectural modules?

Design Document Specification (DDS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the testing in the stage mentioned in the text?

Identifying potential product defects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens once a software is certified and has no bugs or errors?

It is officially deployed in the market (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a product be released in a limited segment first according to the text?

To test it in a real business environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the maintenance and support phase of a product?

Enhancements are made based on user feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is ongoing support provided to users?

After the product is released in the market (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adapting to changing requirements during maintenance?

To improve functionality and address issues (C) Signup and view all the answers