Lesson 11: Software Development

Question 1

Also called feature creep, this occurs when one activity has led to another that was not planned originally

Answer 1

Scope creep

Question 2

The __________ of a project includes in goals, objectives, and expectations of the project

Answer 2

scope

Question 3

The set of activities used to build an app is called the ____________________ (SDLC)

Answer 3

software development life cycle

Question 4

1. Plan
2. Analyse
3. Design
4. Implement
5. Support and secure

Answer 4

The SDLC

Question 5

The __________ begins with a request for the project and is triggered by the development of the project documentation

Answer 5

planning phase

Question 6

The __________ consists of two major components: conducting a preliminary investigation and performing detailed analysis

Answer 6

analysis phase

Question 7

The measure of the suitability of the development process to the individual project at any given time

Answer 7

Feasibility

Question 8

1. Operational feasibility
2. Schedule feasibility
3. Technical feasibility
4. Economic feasibility

Answer 8

Four general factors that determine a project’s feasibility

Question 9

The purpose of a __________ is to use the data gathered during the feasibility study and detailed analysis to present a solution to the need or request

Answer 9

system proposal

Question 10

The __________ is when the project team acquires the necessary hardware and programming tools, as well as develops the details of the finished product.

Answer 10

design phase

Question 11

A __________ is a working model that demonstrates the functionality of the program or app

Answer 11

prototype

Question 12

The purpose of the __________ is to build the product and deliver it to users

Answer 12

implementation phase

Question 13

With __________, the user stops using the old product and begins using the new product on a certain date

Answer 13

direct conversion

Question 14

__________ consists of running the old product alongside the new product for a specified time

Answer 14

Parallel conversion

Question 15

In a __________, each location converts at a separate time

Answer 15

phased conversion

Question 16

With a __________, only one location in the organization uses the new product so that it can be tested

Answer 16

pilot conversion

Question 17

During the __________, the product receives necessary maintenance

Answer 17

support and security phase

Question 18

__________ testers perform the testing and report any issues to the developers

Answer 18

Quality assurance

Question 19

__________ uses a linear, structured development cycle

Answer 19

Predictive development

Question 20

The __________ takes each step individually and completes it before continuing to the next phase

Answer 20

waterfall method

Question 21

__________, also called adaptive development, incorporates flexibility in the goals and scope of the project

Answer 21

Agile development

Question 22

____________________ (RAD) uses a condensed or shortened development process to produce a quality product

Answer 22

Rapid application development

Question 23

__________ encourages collaboration between the development and operations

Answer 23

DevOps

Question 24

A __________ is any tangible item, such as a chart, diagram, report, or program file

Answer 24

deliverable

Question 25

__________ is the process of planning, scheduling, and then controlling the activities during system development

Answer 25

Project management

Question 26

1. Review documentation 2. Observe 3. Survey 4. Interview 5. JAD sessions 6. Research

Answer 26

Data and information gathering techniques

Question 27

A __________ (JAD) session, or focus group, consists of a series of lengthy, structured group meetings in which users and IT professionals work together to design or develop an application

Answer 27

joint-application design

Question 28

A __________ is responsible for designing and developing an information system

Answer 28

systems analyst

Question 29

A __________ (RFQ) identifies the required product(s)

Answer 29

request for quotation

Question 30

With a __________ (RFP), the vendor selects the product(s) that meets specified requirements and then quotes the price(s)

Answer 30

request for proposal

Question 31

A __________ (RFI) is a less formal method that uses a standard form to request information about a product or service

Answer 31

request for information

Question 32

A __________ (VAR) is an organization that purchases products from manufacturers and then resells these products to the public --- offering additional services

Answer 32

value-added reseller

Question 33

First generation language; their instructions use a series of binary digits

Answer 33

Machine language

Question 34

With this, the programmer uses symbolic instruction codes, such as A for add, M for multiply, etc

Answer 34

assembly languages

Question 35

__________, such as C and Fortran, are the third generation of languages and are considered high-level languages

Answer 35

Procedural languages

Question 36

__________ use a series of English-like words to write instructions, such as ADD for addition, etc

Answer 36

Procedural languages

Question 37

__________ or 4GLs provide a graphical environment in which the programmer uses a combination of English-like instructions, graphics, icons, and symbols to create code

Answer 37

Fourth generation languages

Question 38

__________ or 5GLs was an attempt to create programs the solve problems without requiring the programmer to write algorithms

Answer 38

Fifth generation languages

Question 39

A text editor designed for programming

Answer 39

Source code editor

Question 40

A __________ is a separate program that converts the entire source program into machine language before executing it

Answer 40

compiler

Question 41

An __________ translate and executes one statement at a time

Answer 41

interpreter

Question 42

An __________ is an application that provides multiple programming tools in one environment

Answer 42

integrated development environment (IDE)

Question 43

A __________ is a set of programming tools that includes a programming interface, compiler, debugger, and more

Answer 43

software development kit (SDK)

Question 44

A __________ is another web-based tool programmers use to archive and host source code

Answer 44

code repository

Question 45

Software developers use ____________________ tools to implement objects in a program

Answer 45

object-oriented programming (OOP)

Question 46

In programming, an __________ is an item that can contain both data and the procedures that read or manipulate the data

Answer 46

object

Question 47

A __________ is a type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions an object can perform

Answer 47

class

Question 48

A __________ defines the behavior of an object

Answer 48

method

Question 49

A __________ looks at common security practices and ensures that the app or system meets the recommended criteria

Answer 49

security audit

Question 50

Developers attempt to break into the app or system

Answer 50

Penetration testing

Question 51

Uses automated tools that test a system by using unexpected input to ensure the app or system does not crash

Answer 51

Fuzz testing

Question 52

A __________ verifies that each individual program or object works by itself

Answer 52

unit test

Question 53

A __________ verifies that all programs in an application work together properly

Answer 53

systems test

Question 54

An __________ verifies that an application works with other applications

Answer 54

integration test

Question 55

An __________ is performed by end users and checks the new system to ensure that it works with actual data

Answer 55

acceptance test