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CPA · Question 70 · Area I: Information Systems
A company uses a 'Waterfall' methodology for software development. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of this model?
A company uses a 'Waterfall' methodology for software development. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of this model?
Answer options:
A.
Iterative development with frequent releases.
B.
Sequential phases where one phase must be completed before the next begins.
C.
Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
D.
Minimal documentation.
How to approach this question
Waterfall = Step by step, no going back. Agile = Circles/Sprints.
Full Answer
B.Sequential phases where one phase must be completed before the next begins.✓ Correct
B
The Waterfall model is a linear sequential approach to software development. Each phase (Requirements, Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Operations) must be completed before the next one begins.
Common mistakes
Confusing Waterfall with Agile.
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