Architectural Decision-Making in Software Development

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This exam evaluates students' understanding of architectural decision-making processes in software development, focusing on criteria and impact on system performance.

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Exam Details

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisites: Software Project Management, System Architecture Principles, Requirements Engineering

Key Topics

Decision-Making Frameworks
Architectural Trade-offs
Technical Constraints
Business Objectives
Historical Case Studies

Learning Outcomes

Describe Decision-Making Frameworks
Assess Trade-offs
Explain Impact of Decisions
Analyze Business and Technical Alignment

Full Description

This exam centers on architectural decision-making processes within software development. Students must demonstrate their understanding of how decisions affect system design and performance.

Effective decision-making is crucial for ensuring that software architecture aligns with both business objectives and technical constraints. Poor architectural choices can have long-lasting negative effects on project outcomes.

The exam will assess candidates' ability to articulate decision-making frameworks, criteria, and processes used during software architecture design, emphasizing verbal clarity.

Preparation should include an exploration of historical case studies that illustrate the impact of architectural decisions on real-world systems.

Sample Questions

What factors should be considered in making architectural trade-offs?
How can historical case studies inform architectural decision-making in software development?

Field: Engineering and Technology

Subfield: Software Engineering

Specialization: Software Architecture

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