SLR 6 - Software Development Methodologies 1

Which method originated in the context of early software development with a focus on a structured approach?

• Event-driven

• Agile

• Spiral

• Waterfall

What is a key characteristic of functional programming?

• Heavy documentation

• Minimizing side effects

• Focus on rapid prototyping

• Emphasis on mutable states

Which methodology requires each stage to be 'signed off' by the client and developer before the next stage can begin?

• Event-driven

• Agile

• Spiral

• Waterfall

What is a major criticism of the waterfall method?

• Lack of user involvement

• High cost

• Too flexible

• No documentation

Which method uses project cycles, each culminating in a version of the software that is formally reviewed?

• Spiral

• Agile

• Waterfall

• Event-driven

What is a key difference between the spiral method and other approaches?

• Emphasis on risk management

• Focus on rapid prototyping

• Sequential stages

• No documentation

Which approach is suitable for large-scale, high-risk projects?

• Waterfall

• Event-driven

• Agile

• Spiral

What is a criticism of the agile approach?

• High cost

• No user involvement

• Scope creep

• Lack of flexibility

Which principle is part of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development?

• Avoid changing requirements

• Deliver working software infrequently

• Build projects around motivated individuals

• Minimize user involvement

Which method is described as having clearly defined stages making the project easier to plan?

• Waterfall

• Spiral

• Event-driven

• Agile