Question 1

A great example of a first-of-series prototype would be constructing a full scale model of a new type of car to be used for testing in a wind tunnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these is not an advantage of prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) affords opportunity to change the system early in its development 
B) buffers users against computer malfunctioning 
C) helps prevent the adoption of inadequate systems 
D) presents more opportunities to improve the user's needs and expectations 
A) affords opportunity to change the system early in its development 
B) buffers users against computer malfunctioning 
C) helps prevent the adoption of inadequate systems 
D) presents more opportunities to improve the user's needs and expectations

Question 3

In agile development, onsite customers write stories and communicate to team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which prototype includes only some, but not all, of the components of the final system?

Accepted Answer

A) first-of-a-series prototype 
B) selected features prototype 
C) nonworking scale model 
D) patched-up prototype 
A) first-of-a-series prototype 
B) selected features prototype 
C) nonworking scale model 
D) patched-up prototype

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the four values of agile modeling?

Accepted Answer

A) communication 
B) technical skill 
C) simplicity 
D) courage 
A) communication 
B) technical skill 
C) simplicity 
D) courage

Question 6

Source code is the basis for a living system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The word agile in agile modeling implies maneuverability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Prototyping may be used as a replacement for the systems development life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pair programming means that you work with another programmer of your own choosing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these is not a way users can be expected to help in prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) experimenting with the prototype 
B) giving open reactions to the prototype 
C) providing the necessary technical expertise for interfacing with the database 
D) suggesting possible deletions to the prototype 
A) experimenting with the prototype 
B) giving open reactions to the prototype 
C) providing the necessary technical expertise for interfacing with the database 
D) suggesting possible deletions to the prototype

Question 11

Feedback gives the analyst the strength to be able to throw out code and rethink solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prototypes that are full-scaled and installed at one location with the intention of later implementation at other locations are referred to as "selected features prototypes."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following can be used to communicate ideas that would otherwise remain fuzzy or unshaped?

Accepted Answer

A) testing 
B) documenting 
C) scope 
D) coding 
A) testing 
B) documenting 
C) scope 
D) coding

Question 14

In the agile approach, ________ is determined by listening to customers and getting them to write down their stories.

Accepted Answer

A) scope 
B) perspective 
C) whiteboarding 
D) feedback 
A) scope 
B) perspective 
C) whiteboarding 
D) feedback

Question 15

Which of the following is a core practice of the agile approach?

Accepted Answer

A) A 40-hour work week. 
B) Outsource all complex modules. 
C) Stick to the plan, even if it is behind schedule. 
D) Programmers should be assigned individual programs based upon their ability. 
A) A 40-hour work week. 
B) Outsource all complex modules. 
C) Stick to the plan, even if it is behind schedule. 
D) Programmers should be assigned individual programs based upon their ability.

Question 16

An example of ________ prototyping is programming a working model that has all the necessary features but is inefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) first-of-series 
B) patched-up 
C) nonoperational 
D) selected features 
A) first-of-series 
B) patched-up 
C) nonoperational 
D) selected features

Question 17

Building a ________ of information systems is a useful technique for quickly gathering information requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) prototype 
B) system design 
C) lifecycle 
D) maintenance agreement 
A) prototype 
B) system design 
C) lifecycle 
D) maintenance agreement

Question 18

Making all product release deadlines imminent:

Accepted Answer

A) creates too much programmer stress and should be avoided if at all possible. 
B) pushes a realistic expectation for completion to the fore. 
C) usually results in minimally functional software. 
D) actually slows down project development because of numerous avoidable errors. 
A) creates too much programmer stress and should be avoided if at all possible. 
B) pushes a realistic expectation for completion to the fore. 
C) usually results in minimally functional software. 
D) actually slows down project development because of numerous avoidable errors.

Question 19

When doing pair programming, which person(s)chooses a partner programmer?

Accepted Answer

A) the programmers 
B) management 
C) the project leaders 
D) the project team 
A) the programmers 
B) management 
C) the project leaders 
D) the project team

Question 20

What are the reasons for why some analysts argue that prototyping should be considered an alternative to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Accepted Answer

The first concern is the extended time r

A great example of a first-of-series prototype would be constructing a full scale model of a new type of car to be used for testing in a wind tunnel.

Which of these is not an advantage of prototyping?

In agile development, onsite customers write stories and communicate to team members.

Which prototype includes only some, but not all, of the components of the final system?

Which of the following is not one of the four values of agile modeling?

Source code is the basis for a living system.

The word agile in agile modeling implies maneuverability.

Prototyping may be used as a replacement for the systems development life cycle.

Pair programming means that you work with another programmer of your own choosing.

Which of these is not a way users can be expected to help in prototyping?

Feedback gives the analyst the strength to be able to throw out code and rethink solutions.

Prototypes that are full-scaled and installed at one location with the intention of later implementation at other locations are referred to as "selected features prototypes."

Which of the following can be used to communicate ideas that would otherwise remain fuzzy or unshaped?

In the agile approach, ________ is determined by listening to customers and getting them to write down their stories.

Which of the following is a core practice of the agile approach?

An example of ________ prototyping is programming a working model that has all the necessary features but is inefficient.

Building a ________ of information systems is a useful technique for quickly gathering information requirements.

Making all product release deadlines imminent:

When doing pair programming, which person(s)chooses a partner programmer?

What are the reasons for why some analysts argue that prototyping should be considered an alternative to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction

Designing Accurate Data Entry

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 6: Agile Modeling and Prototyping

A great example of a first-of-series prototype would be constructing a full scale model of a new type of car to be used for testing in a wind tunnel.

Which of these is not an advantage of prototyping?

In agile development, onsite customers write stories and communicate to team members.

Which prototype includes only some, but not all, of the components of the final system?

Which of the following is not one of the four values of agile modeling?

Source code is the basis for a living system.

The word agile in agile modeling implies maneuverability.

Prototyping may be used as a replacement for the systems development life cycle.

Pair programming means that you work with another programmer of your own choosing.

Which of these is not a way users can be expected to help in prototyping?

Feedback gives the analyst the strength to be able to throw out code and rethink solutions.

Prototypes that are full-scaled and installed at one location with the intention of later implementation at other locations are referred to as "selected features prototypes."

Which of the following can be used to communicate ideas that would otherwise remain fuzzy or unshaped?

In the agile approach, ________ is determined by listening to customers and getting them to write down their stories.

Which of the following is a core practice of the agile approach?

An example of ________ prototyping is programming a working model that has all the necessary features but is inefficient.

Building a ________ of information systems is a useful technique for quickly gathering information requirements.

Making all product release deadlines imminent:

When doing pair programming, which person(s)chooses a partner programmer?

What are the reasons for why some analysts argue that prototyping should be considered an alternative to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction

Designing Accurate Data Entry

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters