2.1 CCEA DT Software Design and End User Interaction

Who is considered the "end user" in software development?

• a. The software designer

• b. The development team

• c. The person who will use the finished software

• d. The project manager

What is the primary purpose of producing design specifications?

• a. To impress stakeholders

• b. To guide the development team

• c. To increase project costs

• d. To delay the project timeline

When does the investigation of end user needs typically occur?

• a. After the system is completed

• b. During the testing phase

• c. Before the development team starts production

• d. Only if problems arise

What is a prototype in software development?

• a. The final version of the software

• b. A working model of a design for testing

• c. A written description of the software

• d. The user manual

What is the main purpose of a prototype in software development?

• a. To replace the final product

• b. To showcase the developer's skills

• c. To support discussions between end users and developers

• d. To finalize the budget

In a prototype, which of the following is typically NOT included?

• a. Layout of the system interface

• b. Simulated operations

• c. Processing of real input data

• d. Visual representation of the design

What is evolutionary prototyping?

• a. A process where prototypes are discarded after each iteration

• b. A method where the entire design is prototyped and evolves based on feedback

• c. A technique used only for biological software systems

• d. A way to avoid user feedback

8. How many times is the feedback process repeated in evolutionary prototyping?

• a. Only once

• b. Twice

• c. Three times

• d. As many times as deemed necessary

What is throwaway prototyping?

• a. A method where all prototypes are discarded without review

• b. Developing a small part of the system for user feedback, then discarding it

• c. A technique used to extend project timelines

• d. Creating multiple versions of the final system

10. What is the main aim of throwaway prototyping?

• a. To create a final product quickly

• b. To avoid user interaction

• c. To confirm and clarify system requirements

• d. To increase development costs