Software Development Lifecycle Flashcards

Which SDLC phase produces wireframes, database schemas, and system architecture diagrams?

Answer: Design

The Design phase translates requirements into blueprints for the system, including UI mockups, data models, and architecture.

What does 'version control' allow a software team to do?

Answer: Track and manage changes to source code over time

Version control systems like Git record every change to the codebase, enabling teams to collaborate and revert to previous states.

In Agile development, what is a 'backlog'?

Answer: A prioritized list of features and tasks to be completed

The product backlog is an ordered list of work items (features, fixes, enhancements) that a team plans to implement.

Which type of testing checks that individual units or components of software work correctly in isolation?

Answer: Unit testing

Unit testing validates the smallest testable parts of code independently from the rest of the application.

A developer 'refactors' code. What does this mean?

Answer: Restructures existing code without changing its external behavior

Refactoring improves code structure, readability, or performance while preserving the same functionality.

What is a 'sprint retrospective' in Scrum?

Answer: A meeting where the team reflects on the past sprint to improve processes

The sprint retrospective is a Scrum ceremony where the team identifies what went well, what didn't, and how to improve.

Which term describes software that is delivered as a subscription service over the internet, such as a cloud-based tobacco inventory platform?

Answer: SaaS (Software as a Service)

SaaS delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, eliminating the need for local installation.