Practice Exhaustive Weaknesses (Disadvantages) and Limitations of the Waterfall Model - 8.2.3 | Software Engineering - Life Cycle Models | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
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8.2.3 - Exhaustive Weaknesses (Disadvantages) and Limitations of the Waterfall Model

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does inflexibility in the Waterfall model lead to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the process handles project changes.

Question 2

Easy

Why is late discovery of defects a problem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about when issues are typically identified in the process.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a significant drawback of the Waterfall model concerning changes?

  • Costly adaptations
  • Fast turnaround
  • Continuous testing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the process structures phases.

Question 2

True or False: Customers are heavily involved throughout the entire Waterfall model.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the stages of customer engagement.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a strategy for managing requirements volatility in a project that is currently following the Waterfall model. How would you approach changing a requirement after a phase is complete?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what changes are feasible without disrupting the entire structure.

Question 2

Imagine you are a project manager faced with a deadline after significant defects were discovered late in the project using Waterfall. How will you address stakeholder concerns over budget overruns and project delays?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to emphasize quality while managing stakeholder expectations.

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