Chp 4 - Process Oriented Methodologies

Question 1

What is a process‑oriented methodology?

Answer 1

Converts business processes into system functions.

Question 2

What is the first step in process‑oriented methods?

Answer 2

Study the business process.

Question 3

How are processes broken down in process‑oriented methods?

Answer 3

Into smallest workable components

Question 4

What are assigned to each sub‑process?

Answer 4

Time, cost, and resources.

Question 5

Name two planning charts used.

Answer 5

Gantt chart and PERT chart.

Question 6

Define Rapid Application Development.

Answer 6

A team‑based, fast IS development technique.

Question 7

What are RAD’s main goals? ( 3 )

Answer 7

1. Reduce cost
2. Speed up development time, 3. Increase success rate.

Question 8

List the four RAD phases.

Answer 8

1. Requirements planning ( Analysis & Quick Design )
2. Prototyping Cycle ( Develop, Demonstrate, Refine )
3. Testing
4. Deployment.

Question 9

What does Analysis & Quick Design discuss and agree on? ( 4 )

Answer 9

1. Business Needs
2. Project Scope
3. Constraints
4. System Requirements

Requirements planning phase ends when the team agrees on the key issues and obtains management authorization continue

Question 10

How to make RAD fast? ( 5 )

Answer 10

1. Hire Professional ( Expert Developer / User )
2. Use previous similar documentation
3. Cut Red Types ( Take shortcuts, cut tasks that are time consuming )
4. Uses Prototype for User Feedback and Review
5. Uses minimal planning, analysis and documentation

Often the expensive methodology since developer demand more payment

Question 11

What does the RAD group uses to translate user needs into working models? ( 2 )

Answer 11

1. JAD Techniques
2. CASE Tools ( Computer Aided Software Engineering )

Question 12

What does Development focuses on in Prototype Cycles in RAD?

Answer 12

1. Program and Application Development Tasks

User continue to participate and suggest changes or improvements

Question 13

What is the process of Development on in Prototype Cycles in RAD?

Answer 13

1. Continuous, interactive process that allows usres to understand, modify and approve a working model of the system that meets their needs

Question 14

What does developer do in Demonstrate and Refine in Prototype Cycles in RAD

Answer 14

1. Demonstrate the progress and gather feedback from users to improve prototype and create the best possible product

Question 15

List out 2 techniques in Prototype Cycles in RAD

Answer 15

1. Evolutionary Prototype
2. Throw Away Prototype

Question 16

What does Testing in RAD incorporates with?

Answer 16

1. Incorporating client feedback as the code is tested and retested for its smooth functioning

Question 17

What is the task in Deployment of RAD?

Answer 17

1. Data Conversion
2. User Acceptance Testing
3. Changeover to the new System
4. User Training

Question 18

List out 3 Advantages of RAD

Answer 18

1. Developed more quickly
2. Cut development time and expenses
3. Developers are allow to make necessary modifications quickly as design evolves

Question 19

List out 3 Disadvantages of RAD

Answer 19

1. Accelerated time cycle might reduce develop quality, consistency and design standards
2. System might not met for long-term objectives but might work well in the short term
3. Stresses the mechanics of the system itself and does not emphasize the company’s strategic business needs

Question 19

What is the type of Extreme Programming?

Answer 19

1. Very flexible methodology

Uses most of the Agile Principles

Question 20

List out 4 core values of Extreme Programming

Answer 20

1. Communication
2. Simplicity
3. Feedback
4. Courage
   * Face the harsh choice of doing things right or throwing away bad code and starting over

Question 21

How does Extreme Programming practice on Planning?

Answer 21

1. Focus on making a rough plan quickly and then refining it as things become clearer

Question 22

How does Extreme Programming practice on Testing?

Answer 22

1. Requiring that the tests for each use case ( story ) be written first - before the solution is programmed

Question 23

How does Extreme Programming practice on Pair Programming?

Answer 23

1. Practice in which 2 programmers work together on designing, coding, and testing software

Question 24

How does Extreme Programming practice on Simple Design?

Answer 24

1. Accomplished the desired result with as few classes and methods as possible and that doesn't duplicate code

Question 25

How does Extreme Programming practice on Refactoring the Code?

Answer 25

1. XP Programmers continually refactor their code to achieve a simpler design

Question 26

How does Extreme Programming practice on Owning the Code Collectively?

Answer 26

1. Everyone is responsible for the code. 2. Collective ownership allows anyone to modify any piece of code

Question 27

How does Extreme Programming practice on Contnuous Integration?

Answer 27

1. Small pieces of code which have passed the unit tests - are integrated into the system daily or even more often

Question 28

How does Extreme Programming practice on On-Site Customer?

Answer 28

1. Require continual involvement of users who can make business decisions about functionality and scope

Question 29

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