Software Development Life Cycle Quiz

Which stage of the software development life cycle involves gathering information about the current system and the requirements for the new system?

• Design

• Analysis

• Implementation

• Evaluation

What is the purpose of a prototype in software development?

• To finalize the user interface

• To gather feedback from the user and refine the software

• To test the software for bugs

• To document the system requirements

Which software development model is characterized by a linear, sequential approach where each stage is completed before moving on to the next?

• Waterfall model

• Spiral model

• Agile model

• Rapid application development model

What is a disadvantage of the Waterfall model?

• It is not flexible to changes in requirements after the analysis stage.

• It does not involve the user in the development process.

• It does not produce working software until the very end of the cycle.

• It is not suitable for large, complex projects.

What is an advantage of the Spiral model?

• It is very simple and easy to manage.

• It is the quickest and cheapest model to use.

• It allows for early identification of problems and issues.

• It is suitable for small projects with very clear requirements.

Which software development model emphasizes frequent releases of working software in short development cycles?

• Waterfall model

• Spiral model

• Agile model

• Extreme programming model

What is a characteristic of the Agile model?

• Limited user involvement

• Detailed documentation at each stage

• Working software is delivered frequently

• Suitable for large projects with complex requirements

What is the purpose of user acceptance testing (also known as evaluation)?

• To test the software for bugs during development

• To ensure that the software meets the user's requirements

• To design the user interface

• To gather feedback from potential users before release

What type of maintenance is performed to fix bugs or defects found in the software after it has been released?

• Adaptive maintenance

• Perfective maintenance

• Corrective maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

What type of maintenance is done to improve the software by adding new features or functionality?

• Adaptive maintenance

• Perfective maintenance

• Corrective maintenance

• Preventive maintenance