System Development Methodologies Quiz

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System development methodologies refer to the framework that is used to structure, plan, and control the process of developing an information ______.

system

A wide variety of such ______ have evolved over the years, each with its own recognized strengths and weaknesses.

frameworks

One system development methodology is not necessarily suitable for use by all ______.

projects

Each of the available methodologies is best suited to specific kinds of ______, based on various technical, organizational, project and team considerations.

<p>projects</p>
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Types of System Development Methodologies: 1 – Waterfall 2 – Prototyping 3 – Incremental 4 – ______ 5 – Rapid Application Development (RAD)

<p>Spiral</p>
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Waterfall is ideal for supporting less experienced project teams and project managers, or project teams whose composition fluctuates.

<p>Strengths</p>
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The orderly sequence of development steps and strict controls for ensuring the adequacy of documentation and design reviews helps ensure ______.

<p>Waterfall</p>
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______ is a system development methodology that involves building a partial system and refining it through multiple iterations.

<p>Prototyping</p>
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Spiral is a system development methodology that combines elements of both ______ and ______ methodologies.

<p>Waterfall, Prototyping</p>
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Rapid Application Development (RAD) is a system development methodology that emphasizes ______ and user involvement in the development process.

<p>Speed</p>
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System Development Methodology

A framework used to structure, plan, and control the process of developing an information system.

Methodology Suitability

Not all system development methodologies are suitable for every endeavor; each methodology caters to specific project types based on technical, organizational, and team considerations.

Waterfall Methodology

A sequential design process, used in software development processes, in which progress is seen as flowing steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the phases of conception, initiation, analysis, design, construction, testing, production and maintenance.

Waterfall Strengths

Ideal for less experienced teams, it ensures thorough documentation and design reviews to maintain control and minimize errors.

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Prototyping Methodology

A system development methodology which involves building a partial system, and refining it through multiple iterations.

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Spiral Methodology

A system development methodology that combines elements of both Waterfall and Prototyping methodologies.

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Rapid Application Development (RAD)

A system development methodology that emphasizes speed and user involvement in the development process.

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