Multiple choice questions based on week one lecture

21. _____ development is a structured design methodology that proceeds in a sequence from one phase to the next.

parallel

phased

prototyping

rapid application

waterfall

22. Which of the following systems development methodologies adjusts the SDLC phases to get some of the system
developed and into the hands of the users quickly?

Phased

prototyping

rapid application

waterfall

joint application

23. Which of the following is NOT considered a RAD approach to developing systems?

Phased development

prototyping

Throw-Away Prototyping

Object-oriented development

all of the above are RAD approaches to developing systems

24. _____ development is a design methodology that divides the overall system into a series of versions that are
developed sequentially.

parallel

phased

prototyping
 rapid application

throwaway prototyping

25. When the methodology requires that the system be broken into a series of versions that are developed
sequentially, the analyst is performing _____ development.

parallel

phased

prototyping

rapid application

throwaway prototyping

26. Kim repeatedly performs the analysis, design, and implementation phases concurrently in a cycle until the
system is completed. She is following the _____ methodology.

parallel

phased

prototyping

rapid application throwaway prototyping

waterfall

27. What methodology balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of
quick-and-dirty programming to refine key issues before the system is built?

parallel development

phased development

prototyping

throwaway prototyping

none of the above

28. The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system
that needs additional refinement happens with the _____ methodology.

parallel

phased
 prototyping

rapid application

throwaway prototyping

29. Which of the following methodologies combines thorough analysis and design phases with the use of a variety
of system models and mock-ups?

parallel development

phased development

prototyping

throwaway prototyping

waterfall development

30. Systems analysts Steve and Mark are employed by the local hospital. They have been assigned to develop a very
complex patient monitoring system for the cardio-care unit using a new display technology. What development
methodology should they use?

parallel

phased

prototyping

throwaway prototyping

waterfall