Software Processes Quiz P1

What is a software process?

• A random set of activities

• A structured set of activities required to develop a software system

• A single phase of development

• An unplanned approach to software development

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the waterfall model?

• User interface design

• Integration and system testing

• System and software design

• Requirements analysis and definition

What is a key benefit of incremental development?

• Inflexible project partitioning

• Reduced customer feedback

• More rapid delivery of useful software

• Higher costs for accommodating changes

What does the term 'reuse-oriented software engineering' refer to?

• Using only new software components

• Integrating systems from existing components

• Developing software from scratch

• Ignoring existing software solutions

What is the main drawback of the waterfall model?

• It is only suitable for small projects

• Difficulty accommodating change after the process is underway

• It allows for continuous customer feedback

• It is too flexible

Which activity is part of the requirements engineering process?

• Component design

• Implementation

• Requirements elicitation and analysis

• System testing

What is the purpose of software validation?

• To check that the system meets the customer's needs

• To develop new software components

• To create user interfaces

• To analyze system requirements

What is a characteristic of plan-driven processes?

• They are less structured

• They do not require documentation

• They are always agile

• Activities are planned in advance

What is a common problem with incremental development?

• Limited customer involvement

• Increased documentation requirements

• Degradation of system structure

• High visibility of the process

What is the first phase of the waterfall model?

• System and software design

• Requirements analysis and definition

• Implementation and unit testing

• Operation and maintenance