Alsager - A2 - 1.2.3 - Software Development

Which of the following is NOT a programming methodology?

• Waterfall lifecycle

• Agile methodologies

• Extreme programming

• Object-oriented programming

What is the purpose of analysis in software development life cycles (SDLCs)?

• To design the user interface of the new system

• To state what stakeholders require from the finished product and define the problem and system requirements

• To test the program against the test plan

• To split the project into individual, self-contained modules

What is alpha testing?

• Testing carried out by end-users to provide feedback

• Testing based on the internal structure of the program

• Testing carried out in-house by the software development teams

• Testing the compatibility of hardware set-up

What is the main focus of white box testing?

• The compatibility of the user interface

• The feedback from end-users

• The possible routes through the program based on its internal structure

• The volume and frequency of inputs and outputs

What is black box testing in software development?

• A form of testing where the internal structure of the software is known to the testers

• A form of testing where the software is tested without the testers being aware of the internal structure of the software

• A form of testing conducted only by end-users

• A form of testing that traces through the software's source code

What is the purpose of the implementation stage in software development?

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the software

• To send out software updates to fix bugs

• To install the software onto the users' systems

• To conduct a feasibility study

During which stage of software development are software updates to fix bugs and security issues typically sent out?

• Analysis

• Design

• Evaluation

• Maintenance

Which software development model is known for being completed in sequence, from start to finish?

• Agile model

• Waterfall lifecycle

• Spiral model

• V-model

What has the traditional waterfall model of software development been replaced with in more recent practices?

• Sequential models

• Agile models

• Linear models

• Iterative models

What is a key characteristic of the waterfall model that makes it inflexible and unsuitable for projects with changing requirements?

• Users have significant input throughout the project lifecycle

• Programmers can revisit all levels at any stage of the project

• The model is flexible and easily adapts to changes

• Users have little input, only being involved at the beginning and end of the lifecycle