Software Development Stages Quiz

What percentage of overall project costs is typically accounted for by maintenance?

25%
65% (correct)
21%
50%

Which type of maintenance involves altering software to fit changing requirements?

Perfective maintenance
Adaptive maintenance (correct)
Preventative maintenance
Corrective maintenance

What is the purpose of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

To make software development less structured
To increase software maintenance costs
To design, develop, and test good-quality software (correct)
To ignore customer expectations

What is the main goal of Requirement Analysis in the software development process?

To understand project needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of the Software Development Life Cycle do software engineers or developers specify the tasks to be performed?

Planning and Requirement Analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is prior knowledge of the software development process vital for a software developer?

To meet customer expectations and fit within the budget (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key reasons software development is considered hard?

One-person techniques that do not scale up (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of software development as mentioned in the text?

Maximizing profits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of large-scale commissioned systems are typically abandoned, according to the text?

17% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do users find it hard to articulate what they want in software development?

Users lack the technical knowledge to explain their needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are mistakes in programs referred to as in software development?

Errors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of software engineering is focused on managing complexity?

Software engineering (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining requirements in the software development process?

To list down everything the software needs to do (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is following the rules important during the software development stage of 'Developing Product'?

To ensure the software is built based on the chosen design (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which document is used to decide how the software will be built during the 'Designing Architecture' stage?

DDS (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Product Testing and Integration' in the software development process?

To check the software thoroughly for mistakes (B) Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of software development is specific computer languages like C/C++, Python, or Java used?

Developing Product (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Software Development Models according to the text?

To achieve various essential objectives based on project goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Waterfall Model?

Inflexibility to Changes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Waterfall Model considered simple to understand?

It follows a straightforward sequential approach (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of the Waterfall Model related to client involvement?

Limited client input mainly at the beginning and end (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes the Waterfall Model less suitable for uncertain or changing requirements?

Sequential nature with no overlapping phases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of Agile SDLC Models compared to the Waterfall Model?

Continuous client feedback throughout the project (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why may the Waterfall Model result in a longer time to deliver a functional product?

Sequential nature with no overlapping phases (B) Signup and view all the answers