Waterfall Model with Prototyping in Software Development

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What term is sometimes used to refer to the software development process?

Software Life Cycle (correct)

Software Framework

System Analysis

Process Flow

Which stage in software development involves writing the programs?

Requirements Analysis and Definition

Program Implementation (correct)

Unit Testing

System Design

What is a software process defined as?

A software testing tool

A collection of work activities, actions, and tasks (correct)

A system design document

A single activity

Which of the following is NOT a part of the generic process framework for software engineering?

Debugging Signup and view all the answers

In the software life cycle, what comes after system delivery?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What does process flow describe?

Sequence and Time Organization Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves reviewing and verifying documented requirements to ensure they meet stakeholder expectations?

Validation Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Waterfall model?

Milestones and deliverables mark each major phase Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Waterfall model considered unsuitable for changing requirements?

It assumes requirements can be frozen Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable disadvantage of the Waterfall model according to the text?

Long wait before a final product Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the view of software development in the Waterfall model?

Manufacturing process Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Waterfall model generate a lot of documentation according to the text?

Due to the lack of iterative activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a linear process flow?

Executes activities in sequence Signup and view all the answers

In an iterative process flow, what occurs before proceeding to the next activity?

Repetition of one or more activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of an evolutionary process flow?

Each circuit leads to a more complete version Signup and view all the answers

How does a parallel process flow execute activities?

Simultaneously with other activities Signup and view all the answers

For a small software project with simple requirements, what might encompass little more than a phone call with the stakeholder?

Contacting the stakeholder via telephone Signup and view all the answers

Which task would typically be part of a task set for a small software project with simple requirements?

Discussing requirements and taking notes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Inception stage in a project?

To outline project goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Elaboration stage in a project?

To analyze and detail gathered requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involves reconciling conflicting requirements among stakeholders?

Negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Specification stage in a project primarily focus on?

Formal documentation of requirements and specifications Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves conducting interviews, surveys, and workshops to extract relevant information from stakeholders?

Elicitation Signup and view all the answers

If a project has many stakeholders with conflicting requirements, which activity is crucial to resolve conflicts and find compromises?

Negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using prototypes in software development?

To help users understand the final product Signup and view all the answers

In the V-Model, what is the purpose of integration testing?

To verify architectural design Signup and view all the answers

What does incremental development involve?

Starting with small functional subsystems and adding functionality with each release Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of the phased development approach?

Shorter cycle time Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of iterative development?

Delivering a full system at the beginning and then changing functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using the Prototyping Model?

Reduced impact of requirement changes Signup and view all the answers