Spiral Model (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
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What does the Spiral Model combine?
What does the Spiral Model combine?
Iterative development & systematic risk assessment
Project types suited to Spiral Model
Project types suited to Spiral Model
High-risk projects
Number of main phases in Spiral Model
Number of main phases in Spiral Model
Four
Spiral Model: Planning phase activities
Spiral Model: Planning phase activities
Gather requirements, define objectives
Spiral Model: Risk Analysis phase
Spiral Model: Risk Analysis phase
Identify & address potential risks
Spiral Model: Engineering phase
Spiral Model: Engineering phase
Develop & test software
Spiral Model: Evaluation phase
Spiral Model: Evaluation phase
Evaluate iteration, plan next cycle with feedback
Spiral Model risk management benefit
Spiral Model risk management benefit
Proactive risk assessment reduces critical failures
Spiral Model flexibility benefit
Spiral Model flexibility benefit
Iterative development accommodates evolving requirements
Spiral Model early detection benefit
Spiral Model early detection benefit
Identifies risks early, reduces cost of changes
Spiral Model complexity drawback
Spiral Model complexity drawback
Complex, requires careful management, increases costs
Spiral Model resource drawback
Spiral Model resource drawback
Risk assessment & iterations: time-consuming & expensive
Spiral Model suitability for small projects
Spiral Model suitability for small projects
Not suitable; excessive for smaller, low-risk projects
Ideal project size for Spiral Model
Ideal project size for Spiral Model
Large, high-risk projects
Specific scenarios for Spiral Model
Specific scenarios for Spiral Model
New technology or uncertain requirements