Facilitated application Software Technique (FAST)
Duration: 4 min
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Module outline
- Paper 1 | Reasoning Test: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Cubes & Dices, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Calendar, Alphabet and Word Tests, Numerical Reasoning, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Algebra, Logical Deduction and Induction, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Reading Comprehension, Profit, Loss and Discount, Constraint Puzzles, Speed, Time and Distance, Traverse Surveying, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Clocks and Calendars, Data Interpretation, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Cubes and Dice, Vocabulary, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency
- Paper 1 | Numerical Analysis: Number System, HCF LCM, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Logarithm, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Mixture and Alligation, Mensuration and Geometry, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Completion, Geometry, Sentence Structure and Correction, Data Sufficiency, Trigonometry, Measurement and Quantity Take-Off, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, Time and Work, Speed, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Graph Theory, Combinatorics
- Paper 1 | General Knowledge: State Wise GK, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, Polity, Indian Economy
- Paper 1 | DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Relational Calculus, Database Security & Authorization, Database Recovery
- Paper 1 | Data Communication & Network: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Network Security, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Input Output Organisation, File Management, Hardware Basics, Terms & Abbreviations, Protocols & Services, Network Access Technologies, Cyber Safety and Security, Basics of COA
- Paper 2 | System Analysis & Design: Fundamentals of Systems and Information Systems, SDLC and Development Approaches, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Documentation and Software Requirements Specification (SRS), SDD and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management, Security, Risk Management & Maintenance, extras
- Paper 2 | Programming Language (Java): Java Fundamentals, OOPS with Java, Array, String, IO & References, Generic & Collections, Multithreading, Java, Miscellaneous, Control Flow, OOPS with C++, Stack, C Fundamentals, Arrays & Pointers, Object Oriented Technology, Control Flow & Looping, Introduction to Python
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The video is an educational lecture on the FAST (facilitated application specification creation technique) in software engineering. It begins with an introduction to the FAST technique, which emphasizes collaboration between customers and developers to create a joint team. The core of the lecture explains the process of gathering requirements by having everyone prepare a list of what surrounds the system, what the system produces, and what it uses. This is followed by a list of services, constraints, and performance criteria. The final step is to divide these comprehensive lists into smaller, manageable lists for work in smaller teams. The instructor, Sanchit Jain, is visible in a small window throughout the presentation, which is branded with the Knowledge Gate logo and a copyright notice. The video concludes with a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title card displaying 'SOFTWARE ENGINEERING' and '#knowledgegate' against a dark, abstract background. It then transitions to a presentation slide titled 'FAST (facilitated application specification creation technique)'. The slide outlines the core principles of the technique: encouraging a joint team of customer and developer, having everyone prepare a list to understand the correct set of requirements, and listing what surrounds the system, what is produced by the system, and what is used by the system. The instructor, Sanchit Jain, is visible in a small window in the bottom right corner, wearing a black and red polo shirt with the 'Knowledge Gate Educator' logo. A copyright notice for 'KNOWLEDGE GATE EDUVENTURES' is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The instructor begins to explain the FAST technique, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the process.
2:00 – 4:23 02:00-04:23
The instructor continues to explain the FAST technique, elaborating on the list of requirements. The slide now includes a bulleted list of items to be considered: 'What surrounds the system', 'Produced by the system', 'Used by the system', 'List of service, constraints, and performance criterion'. The instructor verbally adds that the list should also include 'what is used by the system'. He then explains that after creating these comprehensive lists, they are divided into smaller lists to be worked on by smaller teams. The on-screen text remains static throughout this segment, with the instructor's voiceover providing the detailed explanation. The video concludes with a final screen that says 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' and '#knowledgegate'.
The video provides a clear and structured explanation of the FAST technique, a collaborative approach to software requirements gathering. It progresses from the initial concept of a joint customer-developer team to the practical steps of creating detailed requirement lists, and finally to the division of work. The consistent visual of the slide and the instructor's narration effectively convey the methodology, making it a useful resource for understanding this specific software engineering practice.

