9.3. SDLC Models

Try these first

1. 1.

   Describe the Waterfall Model in simple terms.

   Hint

   Think about how water flows down a waterfall.

2. 2.

   What does the Agile Model emphasize?

   Hint

   Remember the dance partner analogy!

3. 3.

   What is a characteristic of the Waterfall Model?

   • Flexibility
   • Sequential phases
   • Customer collaboration

   Hint

   Remember the straightforward nature of the Waterfall.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Agile Model is rigid and requires fixed requirements.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how Agile is about responding to change.

5. 5.

   Consider a project requiring rigorous compliance. Which SDLC model would you suggest and why?

   Hint

   Think about the importance of quality assurance in regulated environments.

6. 6.

   For a startup app that needs rapid development and frequent changes in requirements, which model is best?

   Hint

   Consider the startup's need to pivot quickly based on user feedback.