The Unified Process

Question 1

What is the Unified process?

Answer 1

The unified process is an agile software development process that can be rigorous and document-led, but also iterative and evolutionary.

Question 2

Can UP accommodate Scrum?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

When does development start in UP

Answer 3

Development starts before the exact software requirements have been specified.

Question 4

In UP what is used to clarify,correct and improve the evolving specifications?

Answer 4

Feedback

Question 5

What is an iteration in UP

Answer 5

An iteration is a time-boxed mini-project during which an increment of software is developed.

It is also called a sprint.

Question 6

What happens during each iteration in UP

Answer 6

Each iteration contains an analyzed, designed, coded, and tested chunk of future software.

Question 7

How often does each phase happen in UP

Answer 7

Almost daily

Question 8

In which iteration should an executable be created in UP?

Answer 8

Every iteration in UP must include coding and produce an executable that is potentially shippable. (Even the first)

Question 9

Why is change important in UP?

Answer 9

Change is encouraged in agile as agile processes seek feedback from potential user or clients. This can help prevent the software from being redundant as change that is constantly improving the software will lead to a more successful product.

Question 10

How to know when to change?

Answer 10

The best way to obtain valuable change is via feedback.

It is very risky to embark on a software project if genuine feedback cannot be obtained.

Question 11

How long should an iteration be?

Answer 11

Each iteration should be time boxes between 2 to 6 weeks, don’t go over 6 weeks as adaptation and rapid feedback are lost.

Question 12

What is a de-scope?

Answer 12

When an iteration deadline can’t be met an agile response is to de-scope: schedule tasks and requirements for future iterations

Question 13

Why the UP structure?

Answer 13

The UP is relatively well structured compare to other agile processes.

Question 14

What are the four phases of UP

Answer 14

Inception phase, Elaboration phase, construction phase and transition phase.

Question 15

What is the inception phase?

Answer 15

First weeks which the original idea is fleshed out.

Key constraints on the future software are identified.

Try to come up with estimates

Question 16

What is the elaboration phase?

Answer 16

During this phase coding takes place, requirements are analysed and part of the software is designed.

Validating for the Unique Selling Point.

Feedback is sought out at the end of each iteration on running software.

Question 17

What is the construction phase?

Answer 17

Usually the longest phase.

During this phase the software settles, changes will still occur but should be more minor.

Each iteration build upon the previous, adding new functional and non functional requirements.

Question 18

What is the Transition phase?

Answer 18

Last few weeks left for beta testing and deployment to the distribution platform.