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Four Fundamental Process Activities

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Every software process must include four fundamental activities. Sort them into the order in which they are typically addressed in terms of dependency.

Software validation
Software design and implementation
Software evolution
Software specification

Correct Answer

(1) Software specification
(2) Software design and implementation
(3) Software validation
(4) Software evolution

Explanation

The four fundamental activities of any software process are: 1. Software specification — defining what the system should do; 2. Software design and implementation — defining and implementing the system structure; 3. Software validation — checking that the system does what the customer wants; 4. Software evolution — changing the system in response to changing customer needs.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition


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