9.2.6. Maintenance

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define corrective maintenance.

   Hint

   Think about bugs in software after users find them.

2. 2.

   What is adaptive maintenance?

   Hint

   Consider software that needs to change with new OS updates.

3. 3.

   What type of maintenance involves fixing bugs?

   • Adaptive
   • Corrective
   • Preventive

   Hint

   Consider which type directly deals with user-reported issues.

4. 4.

   True or False: Preventive maintenance is only performed after a software problem occurs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the word 'prevent'.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how each type of maintenance could contribute to a software application that manages financial transactions. Provide specific examples for each type.

   Hint

   Think about the various issues that can arise in financial software.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy for a software development team to optimize post-release maintenance while balancing time and budget constraints.

   Hint

   Consider the tools and methods that assist in managing updates efficiently.