H CS 2024 - SDD Revision

Which development methodology involves the client throughout the process, providing constant feedback on prototypes of the software?

• Iterative

• Agile

• Waterfall

• Spiral

In which development methodology is a detailed project specification created at the beginning of the project?

• Agile

• Iterative

• Waterfall

• Spiral

Which statement best describes the approach to teamwork in Agile methodology?

• Teams work in isolation with some communication required between each phase.

• Teams of developers communicate and collaborate, rather than teams of experts operating in isolation.

• Teams mainly work independently on each phase of development.

• There is no teamwork involved in Agile methodology.

What is emphasized in Agile methodology regarding documentation?

• Creating large documents that are often updated.

• Focusing on detailed project specifications from the start.

• Reducing documentation and focusing on small cycles of coding, testing, and adapting.

• Spending significant time on program commentary and test plans.

What is the primary focus of Agile methodology in project management?

• Following a strict plan with progress measured against timescales

• Delivering software as quickly as possible

• Instituting a change control board to ensure only valuable changes are made

• Carrying out testing only after the implementation phase is complete

Which methodology involves cross-functional teams and focuses on sprints?

• Iterative

• Agile

• Predictive

• Adaptive

When is testing carried out in an Iterative methodology?

• Throughout the project

• After each sprint

• When the implementation phase of the project is complete

• In conjunction with programming

What is a key characteristic of an adaptive team in Agile methodology?

• They have a clear plan for the distant future

• They focus on early phase analysis

• They adapt quickly to changing realities

• They follow a strict plan based on initial risk assessment

What is the primary purpose of the software development process described in the document?

• To define the legal responsibilities between the client and the software company

• To outline the educational curriculum for computing science

• To provide a test plan and evaluation report only

• To create a modular program for handling pupil data

Which of the following is NOT listed as a deliverable in the software development example provided?

• Detailed design of the program structure

• Working program

• User manual

• Evaluation report