Deck 6: Agile Modeling and Prototyping

Question 1

Which of these is not an advantage of prototyping?

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

It has been noted that dividing up groups and setting up barriers often introduces:

A)scrum.
B)dysfunctional pair-programming teams.
C)errors.
D)redundant code for modules.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The agile approach is based on:

A)values.
B)principles.
C)practices.
D)All of the above.

Question 5

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

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 6

Which of the following statements is not a principle of agile modeling?

A)"Travel light."
B)"Model with a purpose."
C)"Code for tomorrow."
D)"Software is your primary goal."

Question 7

Making all product release deadlines imminent:

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 8

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

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

Question 9

Which of these is not a guideline for developing a prototype?

A)Build the system slowly and carefully.
B)Modify the prototype in successive iterations.
C)Emphasize the user interface.
D)Work in manageable modules.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Which of the following is not a basic activity of agile development?

A)coding
B)listening
C)documenting
D)designing

Question 12

Systems that require constant updating and technical design are prone to which kind of error?

A)miscommunication
B)design
C)coding
D)documentation

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Which of the following is not a component of the Scrum methodology?

A)product backlog
B)daily scrum
C)spring
D)demo

Question 15

Which kind of prototyping is most similar to what engineers call "bread boarding"?

A)first full-scale model
B)model bearing some essential features
C)nonworking scale model
D)patched-up prototype

Question 16

Based on their study of a group of programmers, the best programmers are ________ times more productive than the worst ones.

A)one to two
B)three to five
C)four to eight
D)five to ten

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

In agile development ________ are on spoken interaction between developers and users, not on written communication.

A)design
B)documentation
C)feedback
D)stories

Question 19

Which of these is a potential disadvantage of prototyping?

A)ineffective for helping users articulate requirements
B)shapes systems before problem is thoroughly understood
C)more expensive than the traditional SDLC
D)slower development than the traditional SDLC

Question 20

A patched-up prototype is likely to be:

A)controversial.
B)inefficient.
C)nonworking.
D)standardized.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

One distinct advantage of prototyping is that it is not necessary or desirable to build ________ for prototype purposes.

A)small parts of a system
B)any parts of a system
C)a system diagram
D)an entire working system

Question 23

An example of ________ prototyping is building a full-scale model of an automobile that is used in wind tunnel tests.

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

Question 24

An example of ________ prototyping is building the first airplane of a series and then seeing if it flies before building a second.

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

Question 25

A system that has all necessary features but is inefficient is an example of a ________ prototype.

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

Question 26

It is the responsibility of the ________ to translate suggestions and innovations into workable systems.

A)user
B)analyst
C)facilitator
D)manager

Question 27

A system for which only input and output are prototyped is called a ________.

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

Question 28

The first step of prototyping is to estimate the ________ involved for building system modules.

A)time
B)programmers
C)costs
D)skills

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

A disadvantage of prototyping is the relatively large expense associated with redirecting system plans.

Question 31

An advantage of prototyping is tied to the fact that user ________ change over time.

A)requirements
B)needs
C)populations
D)feelings

Question 32

A prototype that works but is inefficient is referred to as a "first-of-a-series prototype."

Question 33

User reactions to prototyping can be gathered through observation, interviews, and questionnaires.

Question 34

When prototyping, it is essential that analysts work in ________ modules.

A)manageable
B)small
C)large
D)global

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

Users' roles in prototyping can be summed up in two words: honest ________.

A)engagement
B)interaction
C)involvement
D)exchange

Question 37

Prototyping is best applied late in the systems development life cycle.

Question 38

________ software, such as Microsoft products or PeopleSoft may be used for prototyping.

A)POTS
B)COTS
C)DOTS
D)MOTS

Question 39

Prototyping is very useful for eliciting user suggestions about changing the prototyped system.

Question 40

A regional blood inventory system that is instituted in one regional hospital with plans to install the system in the remaining hospitals is an example of a ________ prototype.

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

Question 41

Agile projects should begin with the simplest possible tasks.

Question 42

Projects that are subject to constant updating are prone to miscommunication.

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

One reason that prototyping is useful is that user requirements are likely to change over time.

Question 46

Source code is the basis for a living system.

Question 47

A risk to the adoption of agile methodologies for organizations is the cost involved in education and training of systems analysts and programmers in the new approach.

Question 48

Agile methods are a collection of innovative, user-centered approaches to systems development.

Question 49

User stories in agile development are on spoken interaction between developers and users, not on written communication.

Question 50

Some prototypes are nonworking models.

Question 51

Pair programming means that ownership of the design or software itself is shared as in a partnership.

Question 52

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."

Question 53

Feedback occurs when customers create functional tests for all of the stories that the programmers have subsequently implemented.

Question 54

Pair programming means that you work with another programmer assigned by management or the team leader.

Question 55

Values can be used to communicate ideas that would otherwise remain fuzzy or unshaped.

Question 56

The word agile in agile modeling implies maneuverability.

Question 57

An advantage of prototyping is that systems will be more thoroughly understood before the system is shaped.

Question 58

The agile approach is based on values, principles and practices.

Question 59

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

Question 60

Analysts can best reflect all of the four values through an attitude of humility.

Question 61

One of the lessons learned from agile development is that short releases allow systems to communicate.

Question 62

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

Question 63

Scrum is an agile approach based on rugby.

Question 64

What are the four main guidelines that must be observed when integrating prototyping into the requirements determination phase of the SDLC?

Question 65

A 60-hour work week improves effectiveness.

Question 66

Which type of prototyping would you recommend for an organization with multiple locations around the world, each with similar needs? Why would you choose this method?

Question 67

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

Question 68

What are the four values of agile modeling?

Question 69

What are the four kinds of prototyping?

Question 70

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.

Question 71

The adoption of agile methodologies carries with it the risk that systems created with them will not be successful or will not adequately interface with legacy systems.

Question 72

Analysts can best reflect all of the four values of agile modeling through an attitude of assertiveness.

Question 73

The agile philosophy suggests that system developers create a series of deadlines for many releases of the system.

Question 74

Timeboxing is used in agile methodologies to encourage completion of activities in shorter periods.