N5 Computing Science: Software Development Methodologies

What is the first stage of the software development process?

• Design

• Analysis

• Implementation

• Evaluation

Answer explanation

The first stage of the software development process is Analysis, where the requirements are gathered and analyzed before moving on to the next stages like Design, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the software development process for N5 Computing Science?

• Documentation

• Evaluation

• Maintenance

• Testing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Maintenance because it is NOT a stage of the software development process according to the learning material.

What is meant by an iterative development process in the context of software development?

• A process where each stage is done once in a linear fashion

• A process that involves repeated cycles of development

• A process that starts with implementation

• A process that does not include testing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is a process that involves repeated cycles of development, where each cycle refines and improves the software through iterations.

Which of the following correctly describes the analysis stage of software development?

• Writing code on a computer.

• Working out what the program is required to do.

• Testing the program.

• Reporting bugs to a software company.

Answer explanation

The correct choice for describing an analysis is working out what the program is required to do, not writing code, testing the program, or reporting bugs.

What is the purpose of the software development process?

• To increase the complexity of software.

• To ensure that software is developed without any team collaboration.

• To develop software in a logical, step-by-step way to reduce errors.

• To make it more difficult to understand the logic behind the program.

Answer explanation

The purpose of the software development process is to develop software in a logical, step-by-step way to reduce errors.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the software development process for N5 Computing Science?

• Analysis

• Design

• Implementation

• Upgrading

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Upgrading' because it is not a stage of the software development process. Analysis, Design, and Implementation are all essential stages in software development.

How many key stages are there in the software development process for N5 Computing Science?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 5 because N5 Computing Science describes a development process with 5 key stages.

What word best describes the software development process for N5 Computing Science?

• linear

• iterative

• static

• singular

Answer explanation

Answer Explanation highlighting the correct choice as an iterative process

What is the main reason for the software development process being iterative?

• To make the process faster

• To ensure all parties are happy with the finished software

• To reduce the cost of development

• To avoid any design at all

Answer explanation

The main reason for the software development process being iterative is to ensure everyone is happy with the finished software.

What might be a consequence of finding errors during the testing stage?

• Ignoring the errors

• Reimplementing part of the code

• Skipping the documentation

• Ending the evaluation phase

Answer explanation

Finding errors during the testing stage may lead to the need to reimplement part of the code to correct the issues identified.