GATE CS 2014 Set 1 — Question 28

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Programming & Data Structures

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 1) Waterfall model a) Specifications can be developed incrementally 2) Evolutionary model b) Requirements compromises are inevitable 3) Component-based software engineering c) Explicit recognition of risk 4) Spiral development d) Inflexible partitioning of the project into stages

Group 1	Group 2
1) Waterfall model	a) Specifications can be developed incrementally
2) Evolutionary model	b) Requirements compromises are inevitable
3) Component-based software engineering	c) Explicit recognition of risk
4) Spiral development	d) Inflexible partitioning of the project into stages

Correct answer (B) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c Solution Waterfall model (1) is known for its sequential nature and inflexible partitioning of the project into stages (d) . Evolutionary model (2) allows for iterative development, meaning specifications can be developed incrementally (a) . Component-based software engineering (3) relies on pre-built components, which often means requirements compromises are inevitable (b) to fit the available components. Spiral development (4) is characterized by its focus on risk analysis, i.e., Explicit recognition of risk (c) . Matching: 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c Solution Waterfall model (1) is known for its sequential nature and inflexible partitioning of the project into stages (d) . Evolutionary model (2) allows for iterative development, meaning specifications can be developed incrementally (a) . Component-based software engineering (3) relies on pre-built components, which often means requirements compromises are inevitable (b) to fit the available components. Spiral development (4) is characterized by its focus on risk analysis, i.e., Explicit recognition of risk (c) . Matching: 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c.

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