A1 Chpt12 Program Development Lifecycle Quiz

What are the five stages of the program development lifecycle?

• Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Maintenance

• Planning, Designing, Implementing, Testing, Reviewing

• Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closing

• Research, Development, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance

Which stage of the program development lifecycle involves writing the program or suite of programs?

• Analysis

• Design

• Coding

• Testing

What is the purpose of the maintenance stage in the program development lifecycle?

• To design the program specification

• To ensure the program continues to work during use

• To write the program code

• To test the program under all conditions

Which model is described as a linear sequential program development cycle?

• Waterfall model

• Iterative model

• Rapid application development (RAD)

• Spiral model

What is the iterative model in program development?

• A model where each stage is completed before the next begins

• A model where a simple subset of requirements is developed, then expanded

• A model where all requirements are developed in parallel

• A model focused on user feedback and prototyping

What is the purpose of a program development lifecycle?

• To ensure a program is well ordered and clearly documented

• To make a program run faster

• To reduce the cost of program development

• To eliminate the need for testing

Which stage in the program development lifecycle involves creating a requirements specification?

• Design

• Analysis

• Coding

• Maintenance

What is the main focus of the design stage in the program development lifecycle?

• Identifying errors in the program

• Documenting how the program should be developed

• Writing the program code

• Testing the program

What is the main characteristic of the waterfall model in software development?

• It allows for overlapping stages.

• It is iterative and flexible.

• Each stage is completed and signed off before the next begins.

• It involves high customer involvement throughout the process.

Which of the following is a drawback of the waterfall model?

• High customer involvement.

• Easy to manage and understand.

• Difficult to change requirements at a later stage.

• Suitable for long, complex projects.