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Software Development Lifecycle Flashcards

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  1. Which Agile ceremony is specifically designed to identify process improvements at the end of an iteration?

    Answer: Sprint Retrospective

    The Sprint Retrospective is a dedicated meeting where the team reflects on their process and identifies actionable improvements for the next sprint.

  2. What distinguishes functional requirements from non-functional requirements?

    Answer: Functional requirements describe what the system does; non-functional describe how well it does it

    Functional requirements define specific behaviors and features of the system, while non-functional requirements specify quality attributes like performance, scalability, and reliability.

  3. In Scrum, who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product by managing the Product Backlog?

    Answer: Product Owner

    The Product Owner owns and prioritizes the Product Backlog to ensure the development team always works on the highest-value items first.

  4. Which SDLC model is most appropriate when requirements are well-understood and unlikely to change?

    Answer: Waterfall

    Waterfall suits projects with stable, well-defined requirements because its sequential phases assume little change once a phase is complete.

  5. What is 'continuous integration' (CI) in a modern development workflow?

    Answer: Frequently merging code changes into a shared repository with automated builds and tests

    Continuous Integration is the practice of frequently merging developer work into a shared branch, triggering automated builds and tests to detect issues early.

  6. During which SDLC phase is a Gantt chart most commonly used?

    Answer: Planning

    Gantt charts are project scheduling tools primarily used in the Planning phase to map out timelines, milestones, and task dependencies.

  7. What is the purpose of a 'code review' in the implementation phase?

    Answer: To have peers examine code for defects, style violations, and improvements before merging

    Code reviews involve team members reading each other's code to catch bugs, ensure standards compliance, and share knowledge before changes are merged.