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CEN 4010 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CEN 4010 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat is meant by the term "Understand the Problem" when related to software
engineering? - Answers -A concerted effort should be made to understand the problem
before a software solution is developed
From the following which would be the BEST definition to explain software? - Answers -
Software is a logical element of the system.
George Polya outlined the essence of software engineering practice as: - Answers -
Understand the problem, plan a solution, carry out the plan, and examine the result for
accuracy.
What is meant by the term "prescriptive models"? - Answers -Prescriptive models
describe a set of process elements.
The waterfall model is considered the oldest model for software development. What is
considered this models greatest weakness? - Answers -It can be difficult to completely
determine all aspect of the start of the project which can cause an ill-designed or failed
end project.
The prototyping model is a popular method for software development. What makes it so
popular? - Answers -The ability to design and create a working model which the
customer can review, which can be used to test against and provides a vehicle for
constructive criticism.
The agile process is BEST characterized by which of the following? - Answers -The
ability to adapt to a changing business environment as part of the normal development
structure.
Which of the following is NOT a principle of agility? - Answers -Ability to measure
outcomes.
Scrum principles are used to guide development activities within a process that
incorporates the following framework activities: - Answers -Requirements, analysis,
design, evolution, delivery.
What is the main purpose of a daily scrum meeting? - Answers -The daily scrum
meeting allows the workflow to be synchronized and make plans for the next 24 hours.
What is the overriding goal of software engineering, regardless of the method used to
achieve this goal? - Answers -To deliver on-time, high-quality, operational software that
contains functions and features that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
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