The use of object-oriented design and development techniques
would MOST likely:
A. facilitate the ability to reuse modules.
B. improve system performance.
C. enhance control effectiveness.
D. speed up the system development life cycle.
Answer / guest
Answer: A
One of the major benefits of object-oriented design and
development is the ability to reuse modules. The other
options do not normally benefit from the object-oriented
technique.
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