1.2.3 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

Identify the common stages of software development
life cycles (SDLCs).

Answer 1

Analysis, 
Design, 
Development, 
Testing,
Implementation, 
Evaluation and
Maintenance.

Question 2

Define white box testing

Answer 2

A form of testing carried out by software
development teams in which the test plan
is based on the internal structure of the
program. All of the possible routes through
the program are tested.

Question 3

what is TELOS?

Answer 3

A method of analysis used by designers
to evaluate the feasibility of a project. It
considers technical, economic, legal and
operational aspects of the project, as
well as scheduling.

Question 4

What are agile methodologies?

Answer 4

A collection of methodologies which aim
to improve the flexibility of software
development. They respond quickly to
changes in user requirements.

Question 5

Identify the advantages of waterfall

programming methodologies.

Answer 5

• Straightforward to manage.
• Clear structure.
• Clearly documented.

Question 6

Give three disadvantages of extreme programming

methodologies.

Answer 6

High cost due to two people working on one
project.
- Teamwork and good communication is essential.
- End-user must be present throughout the duration
of the project.

Question 7

Give three disadvantages of extreme programming

methodologies.

Answer 7

High cost due to two people working on one
project.
- Teamwork and good communication is essential.
- End-user must be present throughout the duration
of the project.

Question 8

What type of projects are spiral programming

methodologies suited to?

Answer 8

Large, risk-intensive projects with a high

budget.