To Avoid the Classic Design Mistake of "Feature Creep," the Analyst

question 51

Multiple Choice

To avoid the classic design mistake of "feature creep," the analyst should _____.

• A) not switch or upgrade unless there is a compelling need for specific features
• B) increase the schedule to include learning time
• C) move proposed changes into future versions
• D) not use a design tool that appears too good to be true
• E) use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing

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Definitions:

K.Warner Schaie

A psychologist known for his work on adult cognitive development, particularly the stages of cognitive change that adults undergo as they age.

Culturally Limited

A situation or condition where the applicability or relevance of something is confined or restricted to specific cultural contexts.

Cognitive Tasks

Activities or exercises designed to assess and measure mental processes such as memory, attention, perception, and problem-solving skills.

Piaget Overestimated

The argument that Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development, overvalued the age at which certain cognitive abilities develop in children.