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Incremental Development Benefits
publish date: 2026/05/30 13:51:27.010735 UTC
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Which of the following are stated benefits of incremental development compared to the waterfall model? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer
(1) Reduced cost of accommodating changing customer requirements
(2) Easier to get customer feedback on development work done
(3) More rapid delivery and deployment of useful software
Explanation
Sommerville identifies three key benefits of incremental development over waterfall: (1) reduced cost of accommodating changing requirements, (2) easier customer feedback on demonstrated software, and (3) more rapid delivery of useful software. The other options describe waterfall characteristics or are incorrect.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition