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Software Development Computer Science Quiz on SDLC, created by Dustin White on 15/12/2021.

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Question 1 of 23

1

Which is NOT listed as an RUP best practice?

Select one of the following:

  • Iterative Development

  • Visual Modeling

  • Test-Driven Development

Explanation

Question 2 of 23

1

Which Phase of RUP ends with the achievement of the Lifecycle Architecture Milestone?

Select one of the following:

  • Elaboration

  • Inception

  • Construction

Explanation

Question 3 of 23

1

Which statement is true about the Spiral model?

Select one of the following:

  • It can only have four iterations.

  • Iterations in the Spiral model are identical.

  • It is a hybrid approach that uses both Waterfall and iterative approaches.

Explanation

Question 4 of 23

1

The Waterfall model is never applicable to any software development initiative.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 5 of 23

1

Which is the biggest risk with the Waterfall model? (Select the BEST answer)

Select one of the following:

  • The Waterfall approach is not aligned with the long-term goals of an organization.

  • The Waterfall approach is focused on detailed documentation, which has no business value.

  • The customer does not get to see the product until very late in the lifecycle.

Explanation

Question 6 of 23

1

The Crystal Methods approach brought forward the point that the software development approach you select is dependent on the size of the effort and risks involved.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 7 of 23

1

According to Feature-Driven Development (FDD), a feature is defined as _____.

Select one of the following:

  • user story

  • high-level system design

  • working functionality with business value

Explanation

Question 8 of 23

1

Timeboxing is one of the techniques mentioned in DSDM. What is timeboxing?

Select one of the following:

  • It is a time management technique where an activity is allocated a minimum time period.

  • It is a time management technique where an entire software system has to be built in a certain timeframe.

  • It is a time management technique where an activity is allocated a maximum time period.

Explanation

Question 9 of 23

1

Continuous integration keeps the code in a centralized repository in a stable state.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 10 of 23

1

What does DevOps attempt to accomplish?

Select one of the following:

  • Development of common vocabulary for developers, testers, and operations staff.

  • Extension of agility to the entire product delivery pipeline.

  • Use of software tools for software deployment.

Explanation

Question 11 of 23

1

What is discouraged at Spotify?

Select one of the following:

  • bureaucracy

  • learning

  • Scrum

Explanation

Question 12 of 23

1

What is NOT true about the Spotify model?

Select one of the following:

  • Spotify uses a formal scaled Scrum framework.

  • The Spotify model gives the teams the freedom to choose any combination of Agile frameworks, practices, and methodologies.

  • The Spotify model encourages autonomy and innovation.

Explanation

Question 13 of 23

1

Which is NOT a key Extreme Programming Practice?

Select one of the following:

  • pair programming

  • continuous integration

  • branching and merging code in source control systems

Explanation

Question 14 of 23

1

You can use a Kanban board to visually represent a blocked item.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 15 of 23

1

According to Little's Law, if you want to work at a higher efficiency, what do you need to do?

Select one of the following:

  • Reduce the quality standards.

  • Decrease the number of WIP items in the work queue.

  • Increase the time spent on each item.

Explanation

Question 16 of 23

1

Which is a good example of the lean principle 'decide as late as possible'?

Select one of the following:

  • Delay decisions until there are legal consequences.

  • Delay decisions until you know the facts that will help you make a knowledgeable decision.

  • Delay decisions until you find the best solution.

Explanation

Question 17 of 23

1

Value Stream Mapping owes its origin to the manufacturing industry and cannot be applied to software development projects.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 18 of 23

1

Which of the following is a goal of Value Stream Mapping?

Select one of the following:

  • Identify bottlenecks and areas of improvement in a process.

  • Value Stream Mapping is used to understand complex processes.

  • Value Stream Mapping is used to map steps in a process to the outputs produced in each step.

Explanation

Question 19 of 23

1

Stakeholders outside the Scrum team participate in which Scrum event?

Select one of the following:

  • Daily Scrum

  • Sprint Review

  • Sprint Retrospective

Explanation

Question 20 of 23

1

The Scrum Master role is the same as the Project Manager role.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 21 of 23

1

What is the purpose of the control step in the DMAIC cycle?

Select one of the following:

  • continuous monitoring of the workforce to improve their output

  • continuous monitoring of market conditions so the organization stays competitive

  • continuous monitoring of processes with a goal to optimize and improve the processes

Explanation

Question 22 of 23

1

Higher variation from a desired baseline means higher sign.

Select one of the following:

  • TRUE

  • FALSE

Explanation

Question 23 of 23

1

What is true about CMMI?

Select one of the following:

  • CMMI is a standard for organizational process maturity.

  • Maturity level 1 is the most optimized process maturity level.

  • CMMI provides guidance on achieving process maturity at your organization.

Explanation

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