IS210 - Midterm Quiz

What is the primary advantage of Throwaway Prototyping?

• Allows for early user feedback and identification of design flaws

• Reduces the need for detailed analysis and design documentation

• Well-suited for projects with short timeframes

• Ideal for ensuring a highly reliable system

What type of project is best suited for Agile development methodologies?

• Projects with clearly defined requirements and a long timeframe

• Projects requiring a high degree of user involvement

• Projects with limited technical expertise

• Projects with a high focus on detailed documentation

When selecting a development methodology, what factor should be given the most weight?

• The project manager's preference

• The availability of funding for the project

• The specific characteristics of the project

• The software development tools being used

What is one of the greatest strengths of systems consulting firms for project estimation?

• Access to a wider range of project management tools

• Experience and pre-developed methodologies for estimation

• Ability to assign highly skilled developers to the project

• Extensive knowledge of the latest software development trends

What is a limitation of the simple method for estimating project time based on the planning phase?

• It does not account for the complexity of the project

• It requires specialized software to perform the calculations

• It is only applicable to Waterfall development methodologies

• It cannot be used for projects with a short planning phase

Why might a project manager choose iterative development over Waterfall development?

• To reduce the risk of overlooking important requirements

• To ensure a high degree of system reliability from the start

• To minimize the need for user involvement throughout the project

• To simplify the documentation process

What is the key benefit of using Rapid Application Development (RAD)?

• Increased focus on testing throughout the development process

• Ability to develop a system quickly and get user feedback early

• Well-suited for projects with complex requirements

• Ensures a high level of system reliability

What is the main difference between System Prototyping and Throwaway Prototyping?

• Throwaway prototypes are more detailed and functional.

• System prototypes are used to gather user feedback early on.

• Throwaway prototypes are eventually incorporated into the final system.

• System prototypes require less development effort compared to throwaway prototypes.

Which of the following is NOT a variant of the Waterfall development methodology?

• Spiral Model

• V-Model

• Parallel Development

• Rapid Application Development

What is the main purpose of estimating the project time frame?

• To secure funding for the project from stakeholders

• To assign blame to team members if deadlines are missed

• To get a preliminary idea of how long the project will take

• To create a detailed schedule for every task in the project