Understanding Software Development Methodologies

Which software development methodology is known for its linear and sequential approach?

• Agile Methodology

• Waterfall Model

• Prototype Model

• Rapid Application Development (RAD)

In which phase of the Waterfall Model is the design created?

• Requirement gathering

• Implementation

• System Design

• Testing

What is a major disadvantage of the Waterfall Model?

• High flexibility

• Costly to fix issues in later stages

• Early user involvement

• Fast development

Which methodology involves creating a working prototype based on initial requirements?

• Agile Methodology

• Waterfall Model

• Prototype Model

• Rapid Application Development (RAD)

In Agile Methodology, what are the short development cycles called?

• Phases

• Sprints

• Prototypes

• Iterations

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

• Slow development

• High complexity

• Speedy development

• Minimal user involvement

Which methodology is least flexible in terms of incorporating the client requirements at later stages?

• Waterfall Model

• Prototype Model

• Agile Methodology

• Rapid Application Development (RAD)

Which methodology is most suitable for large, well-defined projects like banking systems?

• Agile Methodology

• Prototype Model

• Waterfall Model

• Rapid Application Development (RAD)

In the Prototype Model, what follows after the quick design phase?

• User feedback

• Prototype creation

• Development & Deployment

• Requirement analysis

Which methodology requires strong collaboration and is difficult to estimate cost/time?

• Waterfall Model

• Prototype Model

• Agile Methodology

• Rapid Application Development (RAD)