Software Process Models Quiz

What is a software process model?

• A detailed description of software products

• A simplified description of a software process

• A model for financial analysis

• A model used for hardware development

Which of the following are basic activities in software process?

• Software Planning, Software Marketing, Software Support

• Software Specification, Software Development, Software Validation

• Software Testing, Software Deployment, Software Maintenance

• Software Design, Software Implementation, Software Documentation

What is the main characteristic of the Waterfall model?

• Dynamic and flexible structure

• Iterative development process

• Continuous feedback loop

• Sequential phases with no overlap

When is the Waterfall model most suitable to be used?

• When resources are limited

• When requirements are likely to change frequently

• When requirements are fixed and clear

• When technology is not well understood

What is a key advantage of the Incremental model?

• Requires no planning or design

• Generates working software quickly and early

• Delays testing until the end of the development lifecycle

• Works well for high-risk projects

In which situation would the Incremental model be most appropriate?

• When requirements are well-known and stable

• When there is a need to get a product to the market early

• When resources with needed skill set are not available

• When the project is small and simple

What is a characteristic of the Spiral model?

• Does not involve risk analysis

• Based on a single release of the software

• Consists of only two phases

• Developed in a series of incremental releases

When is the Spiral model typically used?

• When the project is large and complex

• When changes are unlikely to occur

• When requirements are clear and simple

• When deliverance is not required to be frequent

What is the main concept behind the Prototyping model?

• Skipping the testing phase for faster delivery

• Developing software without user involvement

• Using a waterfall approach for development

• Building a working prototype before the actual software development

When is the Prototyping model most useful?

• When developers are experienced in the domain

• When not all project requirements are known in detail ahead of time

• When customers know the exact project requirements beforehand

• When the project is small and simple