Software Development Methodologies: Structured vs Object-Oriented

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What is the primary goal of incorporating Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) considerations in the systems development process?

To improve the quality of systems and work life (correct)

To reduce the cost of system development

To delay the project timeline

To increase the complexity of system design

What is the output of Phase 1 in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

System Proposal

Project Timeline

System Design Document

Feasibility Report (correct)

What is the primary role of a system analyst in the SDLC?

To communicate with stakeholders and solve problems (correct)

To design the system architecture

To test the system for errors

To manage the project timeline

What is the primary objective of Phase 2 in the SDLC?

To understand how users accomplish their work when interacting with a computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a system analyst in terms of ethics?

Strong personal and professional ethics Signup and view all the answers

How many phases are there in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of DevOps in software development?

Deploying products of high quality Signup and view all the answers

Which agile methodology is characterized by an 'extreme' approach to iterative development?

Extreme Programming Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Agile development?

Developing products at a fast pace Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using CASE tools in software development?

Increasing analyst productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the Scrum framework involves establishing the general objectives for the project and designing the software architecture?

Initial phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Agile DevOps?

Collaborative working style Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Agile methodology in software development?

Making continuous alterations to products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Extreme Programming?

Long working hours are encouraged Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of DevOps in software development?

Collaboration and communication between software developers and IT professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of integrating CASE tools in software development?

Integrating life cycle activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Agile Approach in software development?

Core practices and values Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the planning game in Agile development?

To maximize the value of the system produced by the agile team Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the iterations to the first release in Agile development?

To run customer-written function tests at the end of each iteration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the productionizing phase in Agile development?

To release the product and improve it by adding other features Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of an Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design approach?

It facilitates the development of systems that must change rapidly in response to dynamic business environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the maintenance phase in Agile development?

To consider new features and riskier customer suggestions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Agile development?

Iterating through cycles of testing, feedback, and change Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the exploration phase in Agile development?

To assemble the team and examine potential technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of IS development methodologies?

Providing comprehensive guidelines for completing every activity in the systems development life cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Agile development methodologies?