Which of the following is always true about the feature program?
A. Beta features provide technical support.
B. Alpha features are not available to the public.
C. Alpha and Beta features offer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
D. Alpha features are documented.
Answer (2)
The option that is always true about feature programs is B: Alpha features are not available to the public. Other statements about beta features, SLAs, and documentation may not be universally applicable. Therefore, statement B stands out as consistently accurate.
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In the context of software development, particularly regarding new feature releases, terms like 'alpha' and 'beta' are often used to describe different stages of the software feature development lifecycle. Here's a breakdown of the terms involved:
Alpha Features : These are early, preliminary versions of a feature that are typically not stable and are used mainly internally by developers or selected testers. They are not intended for general public use, hence option (B) 'Alpha features are not available to the public' is always true. Alpha features are often unfinished, lack documentation (negating option D), and don't have service level agreements (SLAs) (negating option C).
Beta Features : These are more polished than alpha features. They are often released to a wider audience outside the organization for testing and feedback, but still might not provide a full experience or meet all stability requirements. They may not always provide technical support as standard (negating option A), and like alpha features, they usually don’t have guaranteed service levels (negating option C).
Hence, the correct answer is (B) : 'Alpha features are not available to the public.' This is the only statement that holds true across different contexts within feature development processes.
