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What is the difference between verification and validation? A. Validation is when you are passing unit tests, Verification is when you are passing integration and system tests B. Validation relates to whether the software matches the internal specification, Verification relates to whether the software ultimately satisfies the customer's needs and helps them solve their problems. C. Verification relates to whether the software matches the internal specification, Validation relates to whether the software ultimately satisfies the customer's needs and helps them solve their problems. D. Verification is when you are passing unit tests, Validation is when you are passing integration and system tests

Case Analysis: There are frequently severe political repercussions when software requirements analysis (and/or system analysis) begins. For example, workers may feel that job security is threatened by a new automated system. What causes such problems? Can the analysis task be conducted so that politics is minimized? 1. Provide some statistical facts about your answers when it comes to job security and political repercussions when it comes to software requirements. 2. Discussion should be at least 3-5 sentences. 3. Include reference or resources of your facts and figures.

Title: Comparative Analysis of Software Testing Tools Objective: The objective of this assignment is to explore and research different software testing tools available in the market, compare their features and capabilities using a provided comparison framework, and demonstrate the installation, configuration, and basic usage of one chosen tool in a group setting. Task Description 1. Research: In groups of three students, conduct research on software testing tools available in the market. Each group member will be responsible for researching and comparing a specific number of tools based on the following distribution: a. Compare nine testing tools. 2. Comparison Framework: Utilize the provided comparison framework (including parameters such as testing types, features, ease of use, documentation and support, integrations, licensing, popularity, test scripting/customization, Type of Application and Programming Support.) to evaluate and compare the researched testing tools. Prepare a…

It is clear that a software development project carried out by a software house for a specific customer is carried out under content and timetable obligations, and is subject to the customer-supplier relationship. 1. Discuss whether a customer-supplier relationship is expected when the software developed is to be sold to the public as a software package. 2. Discuss whether a customer-supplier relationship is expected when software is developed for "in-house" use, as in the case where a software development department develops an inventory program for the company's warehouses. 3. Some managers claim that the closer relationships are to a formal pattern, the greater the prospects are for the project's success. Discuss whether implementing customer- supplier relationships in the situations mentioned in (1) and (2) are a benefit for the company (referring to the internal customer and supplier) or an unnecessary burden to the development team.

The principle of component independence means that it ought to be possible to replace one component with another that is implemented in a completely different way. Using an example, explain how such component replacement could have undesired consequences and may lead to system failure.

What are the key phases in the V-Model, and how does it relate to software testing?

Component independence indicates that one component should be able to be replaced with another that is implemented in a completely different way. Explain how, using an example, such component substitution could have unintended consequences and result in system failure?

Match the terms in column A to the terms in column B: There is one extra phrase in column B that do not match with any term in Column A.   Column A Column B 1)        User Experience 1)    A technique that ensures that every class has sufficient use cases to “cover” all the required actions.   2)        Consistency 2)    The process of defining the architecture, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements 3)        Scenario 3)    The  name of the sequence diagram symbol used to represent the extension of an object throughout the duration of a use case 4)        Object Lifeline 4)    The specific version or instance of a use case is called  5)        CRUD 5)     Consists of all aspects of a person’s interactions with an application   6)     The UI principle where the look and feel of an application across its various forms and pages is the same with the same types of controls and placed in the same places on the…

The process of testing is typically categorised into three distinct levels, namely the unit level, the integration level, and the system level. What particular attributes distinguish them from each other when compared to other analogous entities?

1. which benefit to code development should a regresson test provide? A. Confidence that a single module of code meets quality standards before it is integrated to pass on to QA for testing. B. Confidence that the system correctly integrates with all systems components and is ready for further testing. C. Confidence the user has accepted the application as meeting all usability requirements. D. Confidence that a code fix correctly fixed an issue without negatively impacting existing functionality

What are the advantages of inspections over testing? Select one: a. Inspections can be done by developer or subject matter expert b. Inspections can be done as early as during requirements gathering c. Inspections is the most appropriate to test the non-functional requirements d. Incomplete versions of a system can be inspected.

QA activities (defect prevention & removal) are performed during software development instead of during in-field maintenance. So we focus on how different QA activities fit into software processes in sequential stages/phases. Using below diagram give reasons to support your answer?

Integration testing, according to your manager, is a complete and utter waste of time. Integration testing is not necessary if exhaustive testing has been performed on each individual software component. Instead of doing that, we ought to get started right away with the system testing. In the event that modules do not interact with one another in an efficient manner, we will address the issue. What do you think about the following statement? Do you agree or disagree with it? Please defend your position.

Discuss the V-Model in system development. How does it relate to the testing phase in the software development life cycle, and what are the benefits of using this model for critical systems?

Complete a detailed activity diagram for your program You will be using the Basic COCOMO Model for quick and rough estimates. The Basic COCOMO Model is broken into three different (organic, semi-detached, and embedded) categories. Boehm's definition of organic, semi- detached, and embedded systems is as follow: 1.    Organic - A software project is said to be an organic type if the team size required is adequately small, the problem is well understood and has been solved in the past and also the team members have a nominal experience regarding the problem. 2. Semi-detached - A software project is said to be a Semi-detached type if the vital characteristics such as team-size, experience, knowledge of the various programming environments lie in between that of organic and Embedded. The projects classified as Semi-Detached are comparatively less familiar and difficult to develop compared to the organic ones and require more experience and better guidance and creativity. For instance,…

Provide a more in-depth explanation of the idea that constitutes a system model.What aspects of the design process need to be taken into account while working with basic models?

What is the difference between an operational environment and a test environment?

Provide a more in-depth explanation of the idea that constitutes a system model. What aspects of the design process need to be taken into account while working with basic models?

The conventional Software Development Life Cycle has been used effectively in a number of recent system development projects (SDLC). This is the definition of the term "traditional." There are, however, certain drawbacks to this strategy to consider. What are the pros and cons of using an SDLC methodology?

Computer Science Lab 3: Goal-Question-Metric (GQM) – Part 1/2 ​Scenario: Suppose you are software project manager in a reputable organization. You are managing a software development project. “Reliability” is amajor concern for that project. During the testing phase, the testing team has found a series of anomalies (bugs/errors/faults/problems). If the same situation persists for long time (before deadline) the software could not be delivered and would not be of a good quality. You then decideto fix those anomalies before the deadline. Task: ========================================== Draw a GQM tree that will help you to decide when to ship the software. ========================================== Hint 1: Revisit the definition of reliability from slides of first week. Re-read GQM if required. Hint 2: It would be easier to first write Goal, then Questions and then Metrics. Then, think, discuss (with class fellows and with the lab teacher), and update them. Then construct the GQM tree.

There are cases where an explicit implementation modeling activity, performed by trained OO analyst/designers, might be very important.   Which is correct? A.  If you intend to generate code directly from the model and if you are doing component based development (CBD) to reuse components. B.  If you are considered a packaged solution from a software vendor. C.  If you are re-developing an existing application for security reasons. D.  If the project is not based on OO principles

The testing phase is an essential component of the SDLC process. Is it feasible to bypass this stage and go directly to the next, which is a more formal procedure? In a few simple phrases, explain the significance of testing in relation to the formal approaches that are currently being used.

Unit testing requires definition. What components of unit testing must be remembered?

What is the significance of a prototype model in system development, and when is it most useful?

There includes a short discussion of unit testing, integration testing, and system testing. What distinguishes them from one another?

Question: Define and discuss the terms methodology and technique. Include all of the following in your answer: (1) how they are related and how they differ; (2) how each affects the development of a system; (3) how each influences design; (4) how each affects testing

To what degree is the waterfall model applicable to the software development life cycle (SDLC), and what are the multiple phases that make up the waterfall model? Regarding spiral models, what does Barry Boehm have to say about them, and what are his comments on these models?