List the three advantages of step-by-step methodologies.
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List the five techniques that complement the DFTS technology. Describe their significance in a successful DFTS deployment.
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What is a flowchart, and what purpose does it serve? What steps are required to make a flowchart? Describe the three types of flowcharts and their use.
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What is the underlying principle of Pareto charts? Describe a Pareto chart, and discuss its use in software quality management.
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What are the typical applications of cause-and-effect diagrams? Describe their structure and the steps required for making a cause-and-effect diagram for identifying causes.
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Describe how a scatter diagram is plotted. What are its typical uses and possible pitfalls?
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Describe a check sheet and its use in quality management.
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Describe a histogram and how it portrays variability. State what you mean by stability and predictability. What are the various uses of histograms?
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What is the purpose of graphs? Provide typical plots to illustrate your answer.
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What purpose does a control chart serve? Describe a typical control chart, and state which control charts are most useful in software development.
