.......... is a collection of methodologies that emerged in response to the…
2024
.......... is a collection of methodologies that emerged in response to the weakness of waterfall model development and its variations.
- A.
Break-even Point
- B.
Rapid Application Development
- C.
Acceptance Test Design
- D.
Throwaway Prototyping
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Correct answer: B
The traditional Waterfall Model is a linear and sequential process where each phase (Requirements, Design, Coding, Testing, Maintenance) flows strictly downward. Its primary weaknesses include its extreme rigidity, high risk, and the fact that working software is only visible to the user at the very end of the lifecycle.
To overcome these structural limitations, Rapid Application Development (RAD) emerged as a collection of iterative methodologies. RAD emphasizes:
Iterative Progress: Splitting construction into rapid, repeatable increments.
Continuous User Feedback: Utilizing working prototypes during the design and construction phases so users can give real-time inputs.
High Flexibility: Allowing requirements to change dynamically based on software iterations, drastically speeding up delivery time.