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Lesson 11: Software Development Flashcards

1
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Also called feature creep, this occurs when one activity has led to another that was not planned originally

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Scope creep

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The __________ of a project includes in goals, objectives, and expectations of the project

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scope

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3
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The set of activities used to build an app is called the ____________________ (SDLC)

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software development life cycle

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  1. Plan
  2. Analyse
  3. Design
  4. Implement
  5. Support and secure
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The SDLC

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The __________ begins with a request for the project and is triggered by the development of the project documentation

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planning phase

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The __________ consists of two major components: conducting a preliminary investigation and performing detailed analysis

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analysis phase

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7
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The measure of the suitability of the development process to the individual project at any given time

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Feasibility

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  1. Operational feasibility
  2. Schedule feasibility
  3. Technical feasibility
  4. Economic feasibility
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Four general factors that determine a project’s feasibility

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9
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The purpose of a __________ is to use the data gathered during the feasibility study and detailed analysis to present a solution to the need or request

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system proposal

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The __________ is when the project team acquires the necessary hardware and programming tools, as well as develops the details of the finished product.

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design phase

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11
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A __________ is a working model that demonstrates the functionality of the program or app

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prototype

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12
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The purpose of the __________ is to build the product and deliver it to users

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implementation phase

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13
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With __________, the user stops using the old product and begins using the new product on a certain date

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direct conversion

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__________ consists of running the old product alongside the new product for a specified time

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Parallel conversion

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15
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In a __________, each location converts at a separate time

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phased conversion

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16
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With a __________, only one location in the organization uses the new product so that it can be tested

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pilot conversion

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17
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During the __________, the product receives necessary maintenance

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support and security phase

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18
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__________ testers perform the testing and report any issues to the developers

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Quality assurance

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19
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__________ uses a linear, structured development cycle

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Predictive development

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The __________ takes each step individually and completes it before continuing to the next phase

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waterfall method

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21
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__________, also called adaptive development, incorporates flexibility in the goals and scope of the project

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Agile development

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22
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____________________ (RAD) uses a condensed or shortened development process to produce a quality product

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Rapid application development

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23
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__________ encourages collaboration between the development and operations

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DevOps

24
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A __________ is any tangible item, such as a chart, diagram, report, or program file

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deliverable

25
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__________ is the process of planning, scheduling, and then controlling the activities during system development

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Project management

26
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  1. Review documentation
  2. Observe
  3. Survey
  4. Interview
  5. JAD sessions
  6. Research
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Data and information gathering techniques

27
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A __________ (JAD) session, or focus group, consists of a series of lengthy, structured group meetings in which users and IT professionals work together to design or develop an application

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joint-application design

28
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A __________ is responsible for designing and developing an information system

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systems analyst

29
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A __________ (RFQ) identifies the required product(s)

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request for quotation

30
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With a __________ (RFP), the vendor selects the product(s) that meets specified requirements and then quotes the price(s)

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request for proposal

31
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A __________ (RFI) is a less formal method that uses a standard form to request information about a product or service

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request for information

32
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A __________ (VAR) is an organization that purchases products from manufacturers and then resells these products to the public — offering additional services

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value-added reseller

33
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First generation language; their instructions use a series of binary digits

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Machine language

34
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With this, the programmer uses symbolic instruction codes, such as A for add, M for multiply, etc

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assembly languages

35
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__________, such as C and Fortran, are the third generation of languages and are considered high-level languages

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Procedural languages

36
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__________ use a series of English-like words to write instructions, such as ADD for addition, etc

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Procedural languages

37
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__________ or 4GLs provide a graphical environment in which the programmer uses a combination of English-like instructions, graphics, icons, and symbols to create code

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Fourth generation languages

38
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__________ or 5GLs was an attempt to create programs the solve problems without requiring the programmer to write algorithms

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Fifth generation languages

39
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A text editor designed for programming

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Source code editor

40
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A __________ is a separate program that converts the entire source program into machine language before executing it

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compiler

41
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An __________ translate and executes one statement at a time

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interpreter

42
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An __________ is an application that provides multiple programming tools in one environment

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integrated development environment (IDE)

43
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A __________ is a set of programming tools that includes a programming interface, compiler, debugger, and more

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software development kit (SDK)

44
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A __________ is another web-based tool programmers use to archive and host source code

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code repository

45
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Software developers use ____________________ tools to implement objects in a program

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object-oriented programming (OOP)

46
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In programming, an __________ is an item that can contain both data and the procedures that read or manipulate the data

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object

47
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A __________ is a type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions an object can perform

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class

48
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A __________ defines the behavior of an object

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method

49
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A __________ looks at common security practices and ensures that the app or system meets the recommended criteria

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security audit

50
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Developers attempt to break into the app or system

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Penetration testing

51
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Uses automated tools that test a system by using unexpected input to ensure the app or system does not crash

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Fuzz testing

52
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A __________ verifies that each individual program or object works by itself

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unit test

53
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A __________ verifies that all programs in an application work together properly

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systems test

54
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An __________ verifies that an application works with other applications

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integration test

55
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An __________ is performed by end users and checks the new system to ensure that it works with actual data

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acceptance test

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