Software Engineering

Question 1

What is software?

Answer 1

software is a collection of executable files, libraries and other dependencies that are executed on a computer’s processor (cpu)

Question 2

What is the Software Development Life Cycle?

Answer 2

The software development life cycle (SDLC) is a framework defining tasks performed at each step in the software development process. SDLC is a structure followed by a development team within the software organization.

Question 3

What are the most essential elements involved in the Software Development Life Cycle? (5DM)

Answer 3

#1)  Discuss: Elicit Requirements
#2) Decide: Analyse Requirements for feasibillity
#3) Design: Design the Architecture
#4) Develop: Code and Test
#5) Deploy: install and run software
#6) Maintain: Change, update and improve software

Question 4

What are the four main elements that needs to be considered in the design phase of the SDLC?

Answer 4

1. Architecture
2. Components
3. Database
4. User interface

Question 5

What are the 5 main kinds of SDLC’s?

Answer 5

1. Waterfall model
2. V-model
3. Iterative model
4. Prototyping model
5. Spiral model

Question 6

What are the drawbacks of the waterfall model?

Answer 6

1. Not flexible
2. Doesn’t handle unexpected risks well
3. Not good for long-term or complex projects
4. Difficult to capture all the requirements up front

Question 7

What are the advantages of the waterfall model?

Answer 7

1. Easy to manage

2. Easy to Budget for