CSC1218 SE Chapter 3

Software engineering is about changing and evolving the software system, from one version to the next,  giving it more and more functionality to serve its users

• Extensible

• Quality

• Functionality

What is the focuses of Agile methodologies in software development? (2 Answers)

• Collaborating closely with customers after the development process

• Empowering self-organizing teams to make decisions

• Embracing change and responding to customer feedback

• Delivering working software decrementally and frequently

What is the purpose of iterative and incremental development in Agile?

• To avoid customer feedback

• To build the software incrementally over time

• To delay the delivery of valuable features

• To limit the number of iterations

What is the significance of cross-functional teams in Agile?

• Slower decision-making and problem-solving

• Limited alignment between development efforts and customer needs

• Faster decision-making and problem-solving

• No impact on the development process

What does Agile emphasize in terms of software quality?

• Delivering low-quality software

• Emphasizing quantity over quality

• Ignoring the quality standards

• Delivering high-quality software that meets customer expectations

What is the approach of Agile towards change in the development process?

• Avoiding change at all costs

• Being responsive to changing customer needs and market conditions

• Ignoring customer feedback

• Resisting any form of change

Waterfall is characterized by a linear progression through phases, while iterative methodologies involve cycles of development.

• False

• True

It is a purposeful activity conducted by a software team that achieves its goals by doing work according to a particular way of working.

• Requirement

• Consideration

• Endeavor

Changes are difficult and costly to implement once the project moves beyond the planning phase.

• Iterative Methodology

• Waterfall Methodology

Someone has a problem or opportunity to address reflected in which aspects of SE development endeavors?

• There is an endeavor to be undertaken.

• There is a solution to be delivered.

• There are customers with needs to be met.