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Software Processes: Tolerance and Prototyping

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What is the purpose of using a prototype in the requirements engineering process?

To help with requirements elicitation and validation (correct)

To run back-to-back tests

To develop the UI design

To finalize the system architecture

In software prototyping, what is the incremental approach used for?

Finalizing all requirements together

Running back-to-back tests

Altering only a single increment to incorporate a change (correct)

Implementing proposed changes in large increments

How does software prototyping benefit system usability?

By providing a closer match to users' real needs (correct)

By increasing development effort

By reducing system maintenance

By changing the system architecture

What aspect of the software design process does a prototype help explore?

UI design Signup and view all the answers

How does software prototyping contribute to improved maintainability?

By improving design quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of architectural design in software development?

Identifying the overall structure of the system Signup and view all the answers

Which design activity involves defining the interfaces between system components?

Interface design Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of component design in the software development process?

Designing how each system component will operate Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of software development involves designing system data structures and their representation in a database?

Database design Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring the system conforms to its specification and meets customer requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involves executing the system with test cases derived from the specification of real data?

System testing Signup and view all the answers

Why should prototypes be discarded after development?

It may be impossible to tune the system to meet non-functional requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of incremental delivery?

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

How are user requirements handled in incremental development?

Only high-priority requirements are included in early increments. Signup and view all the answers

Why is incremental development considered a common approach in agile methods?

Each increment is evaluated before progressing to the next one. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of throw-away prototypes?

The prototype probably will not meet normal organizational quality standards. Signup and view all the answers

How should each increment in incremental development be treated?

Evaluate each increment before proceeding to the next increment. Signup and view all the answers