A company uses a 'Waterfall' methodology for software development. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of this model?

Answer options:

Iterative development with frequent releases.

Sequential phases where one phase must be completed before the next begins.

Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

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

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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