Web Engineering Framework Activities

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What is the purpose of gathering detailed requirements collaboratively with all stakeholders?

To conduct physical and virtual meetings
To establish rules for preparation and participation
To define the WebApp description
To encourage the free flow of ideas during a meeting (correct)

Who typically controls the meeting where detailed requirements are gathered collaboratively?

A facilitator (correct)
An outsider
The customer
The Web engineer

What is a typical mechanism used for defining detailed requirements?

Electronic bulletin boards
Chat rooms
Flip charts (correct)
Physical meeting rooms

Why is it important for the agenda to be formal yet informal during requirement gathering?

To ensure all important points are covered while encouraging idea sharing (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are detailed requirements typically gathered in the context of Web engineering?

Through collaborative meetings with all stakeholders present (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a facilitator from other meeting attendees during requirement elicitation?

Having control over the meeting (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the technical environment for a web application?

Business rules (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the project environment for a web application?

End-user idiosyncrasies (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible external constraint for a web application?

Staff skill levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of negotiation in the context of web engineering requirements?

To establish a set of requirements that meets the needs of all stakeholders while reflecting real-world constraints (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

Requirements are often contradictory or infeasible within real-world constraints (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of an external constraint for a web application?

Database protocols (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a stack of cards representing usage scenarios or use cases?

To randomly distribute the cards to stakeholders for arranging into functional groupings. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included on each card in the stack?

The name of the use case, a brief description, and an effort indicator. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of distributing the stack of cards to stakeholders and asking them to arrange them into groupings?

To allow stakeholders to express how they would like content and functionality to be delivered. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an internal constraint mentioned in the text?

The technical environment in which the WebApp will reside. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the effort indicator assigned to each use case card?

To indicate the approximate level of effort required to implement the use case. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the communication activity mentioned in the case study?

To define a set of usage scenarios or use cases for the WebApp. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for successful negotiation?

Recognize it as a competition where only one party can win (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when an impasse is reached during negotiation?

Think creatively and consider unconventional solutions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about negotiation is NOT true?

Hard positions should be taken to avoid conflict (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once an agreement has been reached during negotiation?

Commit to the agreement and move on (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended when mapping out a negotiation strategy?

Focus solely on your own goals without considering the other party (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when the other party is talking during negotiation?

Listen actively to gain knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components that comprise a framework activity?

Work tasks, work products, and project milestones (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'umbrella activities' in the WebE framework?

To provide additional activities that are performed in every WebE project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the modeling activity in the WebE framework?

To assist the developer and the customer in understanding WebApp requirements and design (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between a framework and a process model?

A framework is more flexible and adaptable, while a process model is more rigid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the communication activity in the WebE framework?

To facilitate heavy interaction and collaboration with the customer and other stakeholders (D) Signup and view all the answers