Software Development Lifecycle Quiz

What is the first stage of the software development lifecycle?

• Coding

• Testing

• Analysis

• Maintenance

What is the primary purpose of the design phase in the software lifecycle?

• Writing code for the software

• Creating structure charts, pseudocode, and flowcharts

• Fixing errors in the software

• Gathering requirements from users

Which stage of the software lifecycle involves identifying and fixing bugs?

• Analysis

• Testing

• Design

• Maintenance

What is a common type of maintenance performed after software deployment?

• Prototype development

• Debugging and updates

• Requirements gathering

• Code refactoring

In which software development stage is user feedback most important?

• Coding

• Analysis

• Testing

• Maintenance

What is the primary goal of the coding phase?

• Writing the actual program based on the design

• Conducting user testing

• Identifying system requirements

• Creating a user manual

Which of the following is NOT a typical activity in the software analysis stage?

• Identifying user needs

• Defining software requirements

• Writing source code

• Evaluating project feasibility

What is the purpose of testing in the software lifecycle?

• To design the program's architecture

• To ensure the software meets the requirements and functions correctly

• To develop a working prototype

• To maintain old versions of the software

What type of maintenance is performed when adding new features to software?

• Corrective maintenance

• Adaptive maintenance

• Perfective maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

Which development model follows a strict, sequential process from analysis to maintenance?

• Agile

• RAD

• Waterfall

• Spiral