IT ENGLISH: Technical Terminology - Alpha Software

What is alpha software?

• Software that is still in the early testing phase

• Software that is fully polished and bug-free

• Software that is released to the public

• Software that is in the beta phase

What is the purpose of the alpha phase in software development?

• To test the software internally

• To release the software to the public

• To fix all the bugs and usability issues

• To implement new features

Who typically tests alpha software?

• Internal team of developers

• General public

• Lead developer only

• Multiple teams of developers

What happens during the feature freeze in the alpha phase?

• No additional features are planned for the current version

• All bugs and usability issues are fixed

• The software is released to the public

• New features are implemented

What is the next phase after the alpha phase?

• Beta phase

• Design phase

• Programming phase

• Final phase

Is alpha software usually bug-free?

• No

• Yes

• It depends on the size of the program

• It depends on the lead developer

Why may a developer not want to disclose the new features of a software program during the alpha phase?

• For competitive reasons

• To keep the software a secret

• To prevent users from finding bugs

• To surprise the general public

How many options are typically provided for each question in the alpha software quiz?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Students from grade 14

• Developers

• General public

• Teachers

What is the purpose of the alpha phase for larger programs?

• To test the software internally

• To release the software to the public

• To fix all the bugs and usability issues

• To implement new features