Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 205

What is a functionality of the Waterfall method as compared to the Agile method for software development?

Answer options

• A. Waterfall increases agility to implement faster while Agile promotes reliability.
• B. A phase begins after the previous phase has ended in Waterfall while Agile phases run in parallel.
• C. Customers get feedback during the process in Waterfall while they can see the result at the end in Agile.
• D. Requirements can be updated in Waterfall while in Agile it should be gathered in the beginning.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the Waterfall method is sequential, with each phase starting only after the prior one is complete, while Agile allows for overlapping phases, promoting flexibility. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the core characteristics of both methodologies, particularly regarding the feedback process and requirement management.