Software Processes Flashcards
1
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Specification
A
defining what the system should do
2
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Design and implementation
A
defining the organization of the system and implementing the system
3
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Validation
A
checking that the system does what the customer wants
4
Q
Evolution
A
changing the system in response to changing customer needs
5
Q
Stage of testing
A
- Component / Development testing
- System / Release testing
- Customer / User testing
6
Q
Software prototype
A
A prototype is an initial version of a system used to demonstrate concepts and try out design options
7
Q
Process metric
A
Used to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of various processes
8
Q
Design activities
A
- Architectural design
- Database design
- Interface design
- Component selection and design
9
Q
Stages of testing
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- Component
- System
- Acceptance
10
Q
Reducing the costs of rework
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- Change anticipation
* Change tolerance
11
Q
Benefits of prototyping
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- Improved system usability.
- A closer match to users’ real needs.
- Improved design quality.
- Improved maintainability.
- Reduced development effort
12
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Throw away prototypes
A
- It may be impossible to tune the system to meet non-functional requirements;
- Prototypes are normally undocumented;
- The prototype structure is usually degraded through rapid change;
- The prototype probably will not meet normal organizational quality standards.
13
Q
Incremental delivery
A
- the development and delivery is broken down into increments with each increment delivering part of the required functionality
- User requirements are prioritised and the highest priority requirements are included in early increments
14
Q
Process improvement
A
- Way to enhance quality of software
- Process maturity approach
- Agile approach
15
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Process improvement activities
A
- Measure
- Analysis
- Change
