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Flashcards - Computer Sciences FSE Week 2 Study Set

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What is the primary focus of Week 2 in the Software Engineering course?

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Introduction to software processes and their necessity for development

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What do software process models define?

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The Software Development Lifecycle

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What is the purpose of a Software Process?

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Provide a structured set of activities for software development.

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What are the key activities involved in a software process?

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Specification, Design and Implementation, Validation, Evolution

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What model is characterized by separate and distinct phases?

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Waterfall Model

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In a Plan-driven process, how is progress measured?

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Against a predetermined plan

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What phase follows implementation in the software development process?

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Integration and Systems Testing

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What is created during the Requirements Definition phase?

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A detailed requirements document

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Which approach allows for easier adaptation to changing requirements?

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Agile processes

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What is the goal of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?

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Minimize project risks and ensure software meets customer expectations

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What phase involves scheduling and resource estimation in the SDLC?

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Planning phase

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What type of testing combines both automation and manual checks for bugs?

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Quality analysis

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What does the Design phase of SDLC focus on?

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Analyzing requirements and identifying solutions

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What is the last stage typically considered in the SDLC?

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Operation and Maintenance

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Why is documentation important in any software process model?

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To keep track of project activities and outputs

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In terms of software development, what is a key activity of the Validation stage?

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Checking that the system does what the customer wants

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What does the Evolution phase focus on?

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Changing the system according to customer needs

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What leads to a defined set of outputs in a planned software process?

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Completion of each distinct phase of the process

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What does integration involve in software system testing?

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Bringing separate components together into a complete system

20
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Which software process model incorporates elements from both plan-driven and agile approaches?

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Most practical processes

21
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What is an output of the Implementation phase?

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Working code for specific parts of the system

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