Software Development Methodologies Quiz
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Which method of SDLC is known for completing each step sequentially and having a slow, legalistic culture?

  • Structured
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Waterfall (correct)
  • Which approach is known for being structured and iterative, with self-organizing teams?

  • Waterfall
  • Scrum
  • Agile (correct)
  • Backlog
  • Who is responsible for guiding the team through the scrum process?

  • Scrum master (correct)
  • Developer
  • Product owner
  • Tester
  • What does the term 'burndown' refer to in the context of software development?

    <p>The amount of work remaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three ways a business can obtain software?

    <p>Build, buy, rent (SAAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in SDLC is known for completing each step sequentially and having a slow, legalistic culture?

    <p>Waterfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'velocity' refer to in the context of Agile development?

    <p>The rate at which the team completes work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'TCO' stand for in the context of software development?

    <p>Total Cost of Ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'persona' in the context of software development?

    <p>An imagined customer that describes who they are/how they use your software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'burndown' in the context of software development?

    <p>The amount of work remaining in the backlog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SDLC Methods

    • Waterfall method is known for completing each step sequentially and having a slow, legalistic culture.

    Agile Approach

    • Structured and iterative approach with self-organizing teams.

    Scrum Process

    • Scrum Master is responsible for guiding the team through the scrum process.

    Software Development Terms

    • Burndown refers to a graphical representation of the remaining work in a sprint or iteration.
    • Velocity refers to the amount of work that can be completed by a team during a sprint or iteration.

    Obtaining Software

    • A business can obtain software through:
      • Developing it in-house
      • Purchasing it (off-the-shelf)
      • Outsourcing its development

    TCO and Persona

    • TCO stands for Total Cost of Ownership in the context of software development.
    • A persona is a fictional character created to represent a typical user of a software application.

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    Test your knowledge on software development methodologies! From the traditional Waterfall method to the more flexible Agile approach, this quiz covers the steps in the SDLC, characteristics of each method, and key terms like backlog and velocity. See how much you know about these approaches and their impact on project management.

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