CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
In Extreme Programming (XP), which practice involves integrating and testing the entire system multiple times per day?
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Continuous integration
Continuous integration (CI) is the practice of integrating code changes frequently, often multiple times per day, followed by automated testing. Option B (test-driven development) focuses on writing tests before code. Option C (refactoring) is about improving code structure without changing behavior. Option D (pair programming) involves two developers working together on the same code. Only CI involves integrating and testing the entire system multiple times per day.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Continuous integration
Why this is correct
CI ensures that code is integrated and tested frequently, reducing integration issues.
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Test-driven development
Why it's wrong here
TDD is a design practice where tests are written before code.
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Refactoring
Why it's wrong here
Refactoring improves existing code without changing behavior.
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Pair programming
Why it's wrong here
Pair programming is a collaborative coding technique, not integration practice.
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