Software Development Methods

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What is a characteristic of the Structured Design approach?

Moving methodically from one step to the next (correct)

Focusing on a general design for the whole system

Performing design and implementation in parallel

Dividing the project into a series of distinct subprojects

What is a disadvantage of the Waterfall Development Method?

Long time between system proposal and delivery of new system (correct)

Design must be specified on paper before programming begins

Identifies systems requirements long before programming begins

It is a flexible approach that can accommodate changes

What is the main benefit of the Parallel Development Method?

Increases the flexibility of the system design

Reduces the need for huge paper documents

Reduces the schedule time to deliver a system (correct)

Ensures that subprojects are completely independent

What is an object in system design?

A building block of the system Signup and view all the answers

What is an attribute in system design?

A description of the data aspects of an object Signup and view all the answers

What is a message in system design?

An instruction sent to or received from another object Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a system analyst?

To create value for the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a system analyst?

Works closely with all project team members Signup and view all the answers

What skills does a system analyst need to have?

Both analytical and interpersonal skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a system analyst responsible for?

Identifying opportunities for improvement, designing systems, and training others Signup and view all the answers

Why do many systems fail?

Because analysts tried to build wonderful systems without understanding the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of a system analyst's role?

Applying technology to solve problems and serving as a change agent Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the system development life cycle is the system proposal presented to the project sponsor and key individuals?

System proposal phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the design phase in system development?

Defining how the system will operate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the design strategy in the design phase?

To decide whether to develop the system in-house or outsourced Signup and view all the answers

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What is a characteristic of the Structured Design approach?

What is a disadvantage of the Waterfall Development Method?

What is the main benefit of the Parallel Development Method?

What is an object in system design?

What is an attribute in system design?

What is a message in system design?

What is the primary goal of a system analyst?

What is a key characteristic of a system analyst?

What skills does a system analyst need to have?

What is a system analyst responsible for?

Why do many systems fail?

What is an important aspect of a system analyst's role?

During which phase of the system development life cycle is the system proposal presented to the project sponsor and key individuals?

What is the main focus of the design phase in system development?

What is the purpose of the design strategy in the design phase?

What is the output of the design phase in system development?

When is the feasibility analysis and project plan re-examined and revised?

What is the next step after the system specification is produced?

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