18 Questions
What is another name for the linear sequential model for software engineering illustrated in the figure?
Classic Life Cycle Model
Which of the following activities is NOT part of the classic life cycle model for software engineering?
Quality Assurance
What is the focus of the design activity in the classic life cycle model?
Data structure, software architecture, interface representations, and procedural detail
In the software requirements analysis phase, what does the software engineer need to understand about the program to be built?
Behavior and performance requirements
What is the first activity in the classic life cycle model for software engineering?
System/information engineering and modeling
Which phase in the classic life cycle model is responsible for translating requirements into a software representation for assessment?
Design
What is the primary reason an inappropriate operating system or programming language may be used?
It is the only one the developer is familiar with.
What is the key difference between the spiral model and the waterfall model?
The spiral model is more iterative and incremental.
Which of the following is NOT one of the framework activities in the spiral model?
Project management
What is the main purpose of the 'engineering' framework activity in the spiral model?
To build one or more representations of the application.
Which model is described as having a 'controlled and systematic' approach?
The waterfall model
What is the primary purpose of the 'customer evaluation' framework activity in the spiral model?
To obtain customer feedback on the software representation.
What is represented by each cube placed along the project entry point axis in the spiral model?
Different type of project
What initiates a new development project in the spiral model?
Product enhancement
How does the spiral model handle software evolution during the development process?
By adapting to changes and understanding risks at each level
What is a key risk reduction mechanism employed in the spiral model?
Incremental prototyping
In the context of the spiral model, what is emphasized to reduce risks before they become problematic?
Direct consideration of technical risks
Which characteristic distinguishes the spiral model from the traditional waterfall model?
Flexible approach to risk analysis and prototyping
Learn about common pitfalls in software development, such as choosing inappropriate tools or forgetting reasons behind certain decisions. Explore the spiral model, an evolutionary software process model combining iterative prototyping with controlled development.
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