Software Development Methodologies Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a stage mentioned in the traditional lifecycle methodology for software projects?

• Analysis

• Design

• Implementation

• Utilization

What does the 'input' aspect in the design phase of software development refer to?

According to the text, which methodology includes stages such as coding, testing, and documentation?

• Agile methodologies

• Spiral model

• Waterfall lifecycle model

• All of the above

What is primarily considered under the 'security' aspect in software design?

Which of the following best describes the 'data structures' aspect of software design?

What is the primary purpose of black box testing in software development?

• To test each possible path in a program at least once

• To ensure the program is structurally sound

• To test the program based on inputs and outputs without knowing the internal workings

• To detect missing functions in the code

Which testing method relies on the internal code logic and structure of the program?

• Black box testing

• Alpha testing

• Beta testing

• White box testing

During which phase of testing is a software package given to potential users to detect real use problems and errors?

• Alpha testing

• Implementation

• Beta testing

• Evaluation

What are the key aspects evaluated in a post-implementation review of a software system?

• Code complexity and length of code

• Effectiveness, usability, and maintainability

• Number of modules and functions

• Speed of execution and developer skills

What is the primary characteristic of the Waterfall Model in software development?

• Iterative refinement of prototypes

• Involvement of the user only at the beginning

• Frequent changes to project scope

• No predefined structure