H446) SLR6 - 1.2 Development methodologies part 2

What is a key benefit of the Waterfall model in software development?

• It allows for continuous feedback from the client.

• It is easy to manage due to its simplicity.

• It is highly suitable for complex projects.

• It requires minimal initial requirements.

What is a major drawback of the Waterfall model?

• It is highly flexible and adaptable.

• It involves the user throughout the development process.

• The user only sees the finished product near the end of the project.

• It is suitable for projects with high risk.

In which situation is the Waterfall model most suitable?

• For projects with unclear initial requirements.

• For large-scale projects that are well understood and carry little risk.

• For projects requiring continuous client feedback.

• For projects with a high degree of risk.

What is a key feature of Rapid Application Development (RAD)?

• It requires a full formal requirements document upfront.

• It focuses on usability rather than code efficiency.

• It is highly suitable for large projects with big development teams.

• It does not involve the user in the development process.

What is a drawback of Rapid Application Development (RAD)?

• It scales poorly for very large projects.

• It requires minimal client contact.

• It is highly suitable for projects with clear initial requirements.

• It does not allow for iterative development.

What is a major advantage of the Spiral model?

• It is highly suitable for projects with low risk.

• It places risk management at the heart of the process.

• It requires minimal project management skills.

• It is not suitable for large-scale projects.

What is a potential downside of the Spiral model?

• It is inexpensive to implement.

• It does not require specialised skills for risk analysis.

• Poor risk analysis can negatively impact the project.

• It is not suitable for projects with unknown factors.

For which type of project is the Spiral model particularly suitable?

• Projects with minimal risk and well-understood requirements.

• Small-scale projects with clear user requirements.

• Large-scale projects with a high degree of risk.

• Projects where the user fully understands their needs from the start.

What is a key emphasis of Agile and Extreme Programming methodologies?

• Minimal collaboration among team members.

• High-quality code and close collaboration.

• Minimal client involvement.

• Low cost and minimal programming effort.

What is a potential challenge of using Agile and Extreme Programming?

• It requires minimal client involvement.

• It is highly suitable for geographically distributed teams.

• It requires a working client representative embedded in the team.

• It is inexpensive to implement.