Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Phases Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Planning phase in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

To identify the scope of the new system & plan the project.

Explain the Adaptive approach in SDLC Models.

More flexible assuming that the project can’t be planned out completely in advance but must be modified as it progresses.

What is the key characteristic of the Waterfall model in SDLC?

A linear-sequential life-cycle model.

Define the purpose of the Support phase in the SDLC.

To keep the system running productively at initial and during the system lifetime. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Predictive approach assume in SDLC Models?

Assumes that the development project can be planned and organized in advance. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the purpose of the Analysis phase in SDLC.

To understand & document in detail the user needs & develop requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a Transaction Processing System (TPS) in an organization?

To improve transaction processing with fewer people. Signup and view all the answers

Who typically uses Management Information Systems (MIS) within an organization?

Low-level managers to make short term decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Decision Support Systems (DSS) from other information systems?

DSS make use of underlying models & algorithms to support decision making. Signup and view all the answers

Which level of managers typically use Executive Information Systems (EIS) in an organization?

Top-level managers. Signup and view all the answers

Define Software Process in the context of system development.

A set of ordered tasks involving activities, constraints, and resources that produce a software system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Requirement Analysis in the System Development Life Cycle?

To capture and document all possible requirements of the system to be developed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the System Design phase in SDLC?

To specify hardware and system requirements, and define the overall system architecture. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key task in the Implementation/Coding phase of SDLC?

To translate the design into a machine-readable form and realize it as a set of programs or program units. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Testing in the SDLC?

To integrate all developed units into a system, test for faults, and conduct various types of testing like unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing. Signup and view all the answers

When does the Deployment phase in SDLC occur?

After the testing phase, the product is released to the actual environment for customer usage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Maintenance in the SDLC?

To fix issues that arise in the client environment, release patches, and enhance the product with better versions. Signup and view all the answers