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What does the technical architecture define?
The software and hardware required to run the system
What is the primary activity performed during the testing phase?
Perform integration testing
What is the main purpose of user acceptance testing?
To determine if the system satisfies the business requirements
During which phase are the detailed design documents transformed into an actual system?
Phase 4: Development
What are the different types of implementation methods discussed in the text?
Parallel, Plunge, Pilot, Phased
What is the purpose of the maintenance phase in the SDLC?
To provide an environment to support system changes
What is the function of a help desk in the context of SDLC?
Respond to knowledge workers’ questions
What is the significance of fixing errors in the early stages of the SDLC?
It is relatively small compared to other phases
What is selfsourcing (end-user development)?
The development and support of IT systems by end users with little or no help from IT specialists
What is a big exception in the selfsourcing approach as compared to the traditional SDLC?
Design, development, testing, and implementation are replaced by the process of prototyping
What is a disadvantage of selfsourcing (end-user development)?
Inadequate end user expertise leads to inadequately developed systems
What is outsourcing?
The delegation of work to a third party for a specified length of time, at a specified cost, and at a specified level of service
What important documents are developed in the outsourcing process?
A request for proposal and a detailed service level agreement
What does RFP stand for in the context of outsourcing?
Request for proposal - a formal document describing logical requirements for a proposed system
This quiz covers the technical architecture, system models, and development phase in the software development lifecycle. Topics include hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, user interface design, database design, report formats, and software development activities.
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