Practice Intrinsic Trade-offs In Model Selection (7.2.3) - Software Engineering - Life Cycle Models
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Intrinsic Trade-offs in Model Selection

Practice - Intrinsic Trade-offs in Model Selection

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define the trade-off between control and flexibility in SDLC model selection.

💡 Hint: Think about how rigidness can impact project management.

Question 2 Easy

What does predictability mean in project development?

💡 Hint: Consider how previous phases can define future outcomes.

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Question 1

Which of the following represents a trade-off in SDLC selection?

Control vs. Flexibility
Budget vs. Schedule
Quality vs. Quantity

💡 Hint: Think of the attributes of Waterfall versus Agile.

Question 2

True or False: Agile methodologies focus more on comprehensive documentation than working software.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the Agile manifesto's principles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Assess a scenario where a software team must choose between a Waterfall model and an Agile framework for a project with shifting requirements. Discuss the impact of your choice on project outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider how each model manages changes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how a startup in a rapidly changing tech environment might prioritize between documentation and functional software delivery. What would be a balanced approach?

💡 Hint: Think about what will help the team stay impactful while still accountable.

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