Software Engineering Lecture 4 Process Activities
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What is the primary purpose of acceptance testing?

  • To integrate system components
  • To test the components independently
  • To test the system with data from the customer (correct)
  • To find errors resulting from unanticipated interactions

    • What is the main reason for incorporating more software into large complex systems?

  • Increasing system complexity
  • Testing phase requirements
  • Reducing initial development costs
  • Flexibility of software systems (correct)

    • In the V-model of development, what happens during system testing?

  • System components are integrated (correct)
  • Components are tested independently
  • Acceptance testing is performed
  • Unanticipated interactions are sought

    • Why is coping with changes a crucial aspect of large software projects?

    <p>Because change is inevitable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between maintenance costs and initial development costs in software systems?

    <p>Maintenance costs are sometimes considered less challenging than initial development costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which testing phase do requirements problems where the system does not meet user needs come to light?

    <p>Acceptance testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of software specification?

    <p>Understanding and defining required services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is requirements engineering considered a critical stage in the software process?

    <p>To prevent future problems in system design and implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the V-model of development, which phase corresponds to software validation?

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

    What is a common consequence of errors in the software specification stage?

    <p>Delayed project timelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does incremental development differ from the waterfall model in organizing process activities?

    <p>Interleaved organization of activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the software process aims to produce a requirements document specifying a system that satisfies stakeholder needs?

    <p>Requirements Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal validation technique used to show that a system conforms to its specification and meets the expectations of the system customer?

    <p>Program testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In software development, what is the term used for identifying the overall structure of the system, its principal components, and their relationships?

    <p>Architectural design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of software design involves defining the interfaces between system components?

    <p>Interface design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between traditional software development and agile approach regarding design and implementation?

    <p>Agile development involves interleaved design and programming, while traditional separates them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of software maintenance involves designing the system data structures and their representation in a database?

    <p>Database design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of verification and validation (V&V) in software development?

    <p>To ensure that a system conforms to its specification and meets customer expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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