Software Engineering Processes and Phases

What are the main activities involved in a software process?

Specification, design and implementation, validation, and evolution

What is a software process model?

An abstract representation of a process from a particular perspective

Which type of process has all activities planned in advance?

Plan-driven processes

What is a drawback of the waterfall model?

Difficulty in accommodating change after the process is underway Signup and view all the answers

Which software development approach has incremental planning and is easier to change?

Agile approach Signup and view all the answers

How are most large systems developed in terms of incorporating different software process models?

Incorporating elements from plan-driven, agile, and other models Signup and view all the answers

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

To check the validity of the requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves converting the system specification into an executable system?

Software implementation Signup and view all the answers

Why is coping with change necessary in large software projects?

To adapt and change software as business circumstances change Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of change anticipation in software development processes?

To anticipate possible changes before significant rework Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of software validation including verification and validation (V & V)?

To show that a system conforms to its specification Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involves designing the process so that changes can be accommodated at relatively low cost?

Incremental development Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves defining the requirements in detail?

Requirements elicitation and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system prototyping in software development?

To check customer requirements quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of using throw-away prototypes as a basis for a production system?

They lack documentation and structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of incremental delivery in software development processes?

Breaking down development and delivery into smaller parts Signup and view all the answers

Why might prototype development involve leaving out some functionality?

To focus on areas not well-understood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between incremental development and incremental delivery?

Incremental development involves developing the system in increments, while incremental delivery involves deploying an increment for use by end-users. Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does incremental delivery have according to the text?

It provides a prototype to elicit requirements for later increments. Signup and view all the answers

What problem can arise in incremental delivery related to common facilities?

It can be hard to identify common facilities needed by all increments. Signup and view all the answers

How is evaluation typically done in incremental development according to the text?

By user/customer proxy Signup and view all the answers

Why is incremental delivery considered beneficial in terms of project risk?

It reduces the risk of overall project failure. Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge presented by the conflict between iterative processes and the procurement model?

Difficulty in identifying common facilities needed by all increments. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of incremental development?

Lack of visibility and system structure degradation Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of software reuse?

Control over the evolution of reused elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of real software processes?

Specifying, designing, implementing, and testing a software system Signup and view all the answers

What does the requirements engineering process involve?

Establishing required services and constraints Signup and view all the answers

What does integration and configuration in software development involve?

Adapting reused elements to user requirements Signup and view all the answers

Why is incremental development beneficial for software delivery?

Faster deployment to the customer Signup and view all the answers