I. Basics and Process Models

Question 1

How does cost of failure grow in software project over time?

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1-12

Question 2

cost of fixing a single major software bug: most, least

Answer 2

1-13

Question 3

2 kinds of processes and difference?

Answer 3

1-15

Question 4

what is a project? (3)

Answer 4

1-19

Question 5

what is Workflow? draw

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1-22

Question 6

what is Activities?

Answer 6

1-23

Question 7

Process Parameter: 3 input + 1 output

draw

Answer 7

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Question 8

what is Phase? May it be repeated? What does it comprise? (2)

Answer 8

1-27

Question 9

what is Roles and Responsibilities?

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1-28

Question 10

what is Artifacts? Artifacts typically are associated to at least … roles?

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1-29

Question 11

what are Activities, Practices, Methods and Tools?

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1-30

Question 12

why process?

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1-33

Question 13

2 solution principles

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Question 14

(example of) Waterfall model steps (5) + draw

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Question 15

Problems of Waterfall Model (2)

Answer 15

1-38

Question 16

V-Model steps (7) + draw

Answer 16

1-39

Question 17

Iterative Models –> 4 steps

Answer 17

1-41

Question 18

what is Spiral Model? Advantages (5)

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Question 19

the Agile Manifesto (4)

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1-46

Question 20

• what is RUP?
• what does RUP include? (4)
• is it a variant of the USDP?

Answer 20

1-72

Question 21

what are RUP Best Practices? (6)

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1-74

Question 22

Pros & Cons:

• Waterfall + V-Model: requirements, level of complexity, focus on
• Iterative Models: requirements, level of common
• V-Model XT: focus on
• RUP: huge or small process, need what

Answer 22

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