CH10 (Test Bank)

Question 1

T/F: A project cannot have both predictive and adaptive elements.

Answer 1

F

Question 2

T/F: A project that has high technical risk should use the predictive approach.

Answer 2

F

Question 3

T/F: All adaptive approaches include iterations.

Answer 3

T

Question 4

T/F: In incremental development, an increment is always completed in each iteration.

Answer 4

F

Question 5

T/F: The SDLC development approach taught in the textbook is a variation of the spiral model.

Answer 5

F

Question 6

T/F: The modified waterfall approach requires overlapping phases.

Answer 6

T

Question 7

T/F: The predictive waterfall SDLC explicitly includes a support phase, but the adaptive SDLCs do not.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

T/F: A model is a representation of an important aspect of the real world

Answer 8

T

Question 9

T/F: A tool is a software support that helps create models or other components required in the project.

Answer 9

T

Question 10

T/F: Anytime people need to either record or communicate information, it is useful to create a model.

Answer 10

T

Question 10

T/F: Structured programming and top-down programming are identical concepts.

Answer 10

F

Question 10

T/F: The data flow diagram is used with the structured analysis system development technique.

Answer 10

T

Question 11

T/F: Many systems being developed today combine traditional and object-oriented technology.

Answer 11

T

Question 12

T/F: Adopting an agile approach for a project is relatively easy

Answer 12

F

Question 13

T/F: In Agile Development, contracts include options for the customer to cancel if the project is not progressing, as
measured by the incremental deliverables.

Answer 13

T

Question 14

T/F: Agile Modeling emphasizes creating only models that are necessary

Answer 14

T

Question 15

T/F: In Agile Modeling, change is seen as the exception, not the norm.

Answer 15

F

Question 16

T/F: Agile Modeling principles suggest that CASE tools should be used whenever possible

Answer 16

F

Question 17

T/F: An Agile Modeling practice used in incremental modeling is to create several models in parallel.

Answer 17

T

Question 18

T/F: Maintaining simplicity in Agile Modeling eliminates the need for validating the models with code.

Answer 18

F

Question 19

T/F: Object-oriented development includes a focus on both objects and processes.

Answer 19

T

Question 20

An approach to the SDLC that plans the project in advance and then progresses according to the plan is called what?
a. A predictive approach c. An Agile approach
b. An adaptive approach d. A project management approach

Answer 20

a. A predictive approach

Question 21

The _____ approach is an SDLC approach that assumes the output of each phase are frozen before moving on to
the next phase.
a. iterative c. waterfall model
b. spiral model d. prototyping

Answer 21

c. waterfall model

Question 22

An adaptive approach to a development project is best used when _______.
a. the system has low technical risk
b. the requirements are simple and the system is small
c. the requirements are well understood
d. the requirements are uncertain

Answer 22

d. the requirements are uncertain

Question 23

An approach to the SDLC where the phases overlap is often referred to as the _______ approach. a. modified waterfall c. modified predictive b. waterfall d. spiral

Answer 23

a. modified waterfall

Question 24

The term ____ refers to an approach that completes parts of a system in one or more iterations and puts them into operation for users. a. incremental development c. bottom-up development b. adaptive development d. predictive development

Answer 24

a. incremental development

Question 25

The term “____” means that work activities are done once, then again, and yet again. a. agile modeling c. waterfall approach b. iteration d. incremental development .

Answer 25

b. iteration

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT one of the major activities of the support phase? a. Training the users c. Enhancing the system b. Maintaining the system d. Supporting the users

Answer 26

a. Training the users

Question 27

The objective of the ____ is to keep the system running productively during the years following its initial installation. a. version release c. maintenance phase b. support phase d. deployment phase

Answer 27

b. support phase

Question 28

A(n) _____ provides guidelines to follow for completing every activity in systems development, including specific models, tools, and techniques a. predictive approach c. system development methodology b. object-oriented analysis d. systems development life cycle

Answer 28

c. system development methodology

Question 29

The term “_______” is used to separate out some aspect of the real world that is important to understand when we build a model. a. brainstorm c. analysis b. synthesis d. abstraction

Answer 29

d. abstraction

Question 30

A(n) “_______” is a guideline to help an analyst complete a specific task and often includes step-by-step instructions to do something such as how to create a model. a. tool c. methodology b. technique d. SDLC

Answer 30

b. technique

Question 31

The acronym SADT stands for what? a. Software and Decoding Tools c. Systems Analysis and Design Tools b. Systems Analysis and Development Tools d. Structure Analysis and Design Technique

Answer 31

d. Structure Analysis and Design Technique

Question 32

A hierarchical program structure consisting of a boss or control module which calls submodules is called what? a. traditional program structure c. ordered program structure b. top-down programming d. bottom-up programming

Answer 32

b. top-down programming

Question 33

One main principle of structured design is that program modules should be designed so that they are ____. a. highly cohesive c. tightly structured b. tightly coupled d. highly engineered

Answer 33

a. highly cohesive

Question 34

An important way to measure the quality of a module in structured programming is by assessing its _____. a. structured design c. internal constructs b. top-down approach d. cohesion and coupling

Answer 34

d. cohesion and coupling

Question 35

The key graphical model of the systems requirements used with structured analysis is the ____. a. flowchart c. activity diagram b. data flow diagram d. structure chart

Answer 35

b. data flow diagram

Question 36

A(n) ____ program is one that has one beginning and one ending. a. iterative c. object-oriented b. incremental d. structured

Answer 36

d. structured

Question 37

A(n) ____ is a representation of an important aspect of the real world. a. methodology c. technique b. tool d. model

Answer 37

d. model

Question 38

A graphical diagram whish shows the hierarchical organization of modules is called a(n) _______. a. Entity relationship diagram (ERD) c. structure chart b. top-down chart d. data flow diagram

Answer 38

c. structure chart

Question 39

_____ consists of writing statements in a programming language to define what each type of object does. a. OOP c. OOD b. OOA d. OOS

Answer 39

a. OOP

Question 40

A(n) _______ is used to show the interacting messages between objects that collaborate. a. activity diagram c. sequence diagram b. class diagram d. data flow diagram

Answer 40

c. sequence diagram

Question 41

Reuse is one of the primary benefits of using what type of development methodology? a. Object-oriented c. Top-down b. Structured d. Iterative

Answer 41

a. Object-oriented

Question 42

____ is a philosophy and set of guidelines for developing software in an unknown, rapidly changing environment. a. Object-oriented development c. Pair programming b. Refactoring d. Agile development

Answer 42

d. Agile development

Question 43

Which of the following is a basic value of agile software development? a. Following a plan over responding to change b. Working software over comprehensive documentation c. Processes and tools over individuals and interactions d. Contract negotiation over customer collaboration

Answer 43

b. Working software over comprehensive documentation

Question 44

What is the primary goal in Agile Modeling? a. building model templates for future projects c. focusing on representation with good models b. building multiple models d. developing software

Answer 44

d. developing software

Question 45

Which of the following is an Agile Modeling practice? a. Update documentation frequently c. Keep models private to those that need to know b. Create thorough and elaborate models d. Share ownership of models

Answer 45

d. Share ownership of models

Question 46

The term “____________________” refers to related system development activities, which are grouped into categories of project planning, analysis, design, implementation, and support.

Answer 46

phase

Question 47

A method of executing the systems development life cycle (SDLC) which assumes rigid planning and final decision making at each step, is called the ____________________ approach.

Answer 47

waterfall

Question 48

One of the earliest adaptive SDLC approaches that cycles over and over again through development activities is called the _______

Answer 48

spiral model

Question 49

A development approach in which the complete system structure is built but with minimum functionality is called the _______.

Answer 49

walking skeleton

Question 50

The availability of support staff to assist users with technical or processing problems is called the _______.

Answer 50

help desk

Question 51

Using a(n) ____________________ approach to the SDLC assumes requirements and needs for the planned system are uncertain

Answer 51

adaptive

Question 52

The “_______” refers to software development using structured analysis and structured design models

Answer 52

structured approach

Question 53

SADT stands for what?

Answer 53

Structured Analysis and Design Technique

Question 54

Name the programming approach where each module has one start point and one end point and uses only sequence, decision, and iteration.

Answer 54

Structured programming

Question 55

The primary structured analysis model that shows inputs, processes, storage, and outputs is called the ______.

Answer 55

data flow diagram (DFD)v

Question 56

A thing in an information system that responds to messages by executing functions or methods is called a(n) _______.

Answer 56

object

Question 57

What is the term used to describe system development based on the view that a system is a set of interacting objects that work together?

Answer 57

object-oriented approach

Question 58

What is the term used to describe an adaptive type of project that is both chaotic and controlled or ordered?

Answer 58

chaordic

Question 59

What is the term used to describe a guiding philosophy in which only the models that are necessary, with a valid need and the right level of detail, are created

Answer 59

Agile Modeling (AM)

Question 60

List the three major activities that occur during the support phase.

Answer 60

1. Maintaining the system 2. Enhancing the system 3. Supporting the users

Question 61

List the three constructs that are used for structured programming.

Answer 61

1. Sequence 2. Decision 3. Iteration

Question 62

List at least 5 principles of Agile Modeling

Answer 62

- Develop software as your primary goal Enable the next effort as your secondary goal. - Minimize your modeling activity—few and simple. - Embrace change, and change incrementally. Model with a purpose. - Build multiple models. - Build high-quality models and get feedback rapidly. - Focus on content rather than representation. - Learn from each other with open communication. - Know your models and how to use them. -Adapt to specific project needs.