Software Engineering Quizzes for Year 12 ICT Students in the UK

Question 1

Which principle is **not** associated with Agile software development?

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Creating a comprehensive project plan

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Adapting to change

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Collaborating in cross-functional teams

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Incorporating customer feedback

Question 2

Which characteristic is NOT associated with Agile development methodologies?

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Minimal documentation and planning

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Iterative and incremental development

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Customer involvement throughout the development process

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Regular testing and refactoring

Question 3

In Test-Driven Development (TDD), test cases are written:

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Initially to fail, driving the development of code that makes them pass

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After the code is fully developed

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Using a predefined set of test cases for all projects

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To cover every possible scenario

Question 4

Which software development methodology involves continuous integration, regular feedback, and gradual delivery of software?

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Agile

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Waterfall

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RAD

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Spiral

Question 5

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of agile software development?

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The customer is actively involved throughout the development process.

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Requirements are clearly defined and rarely change.

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The software is developed in a linear, sequential manner.

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The software is extensively tested before each release.

Question 6

The waterfall model is a sequential software development methodology. What is a key benefit of using the waterfall model?

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Structured and well-defined process.

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Flexibility and ease of making changes.

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Most efficient software development methodology in all cases.

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Most widely used software development methodology.

Question 7

In software development, what's the main goal of integration testing?

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Assessing how integrated software parts interact and function

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Checking if individual software parts work correctly

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Ensuring the software meets specific performance standards

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Testing the software's compatibility across different platforms

Question 8

Which is the primary advantage of using Agile development methodologies?

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Increased flexibility and adaptability

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Significant cost reduction

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No involvement of users

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary advantage of utilizing software design patterns in software development?

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Accelerating the software development process

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Eliminating the requirement for software testing

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Ensuring the software will be completely free of defects

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of using a software testing tool, aside from finding errors?

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Reduced need for planning and preparation

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Increased efficiency and reduced human error

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Consistent and reliable testing approach

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Reduced manual effort and time

Question 11

Which software development methodology emphasizes iterative development and regular testing?

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Agile

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Waterfall

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Spiral

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Prototyping

Question 12

Which software design pattern allows you to create objects that conform to a common interface?

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Adapter

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Singleton

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Factory

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Mediator

Question 13

What type of software testing involves running test cases to identify errors in the software?

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Dynamic testing

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Static testing

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Black-box testing

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White-box testing

Question 14

What is the main objective of the requirements gathering phase in software engineering?

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To define the needs of the users

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To design the software system

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To test the software system

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To deploy the software system

Question 15

What is the primary role of software architecture?

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To outline the high-level structure of a software system

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To provide a detailed blueprint for software implementation

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To specify the exact requirements of the software system

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To evaluate the software system for errors

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the software development lifecycle?

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Operation

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Planning

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Analysis and design

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Maintenance and support

Question 17

What is the main purpose of software version control?

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To track changes made to the software code

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To safeguard against unauthorized access to software code

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To restore lost software code

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To accelerate software performance

Question 18

How does incorporating open-source software enhance the efficiency of modern software development approaches?

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Offers access to a vast repository of pre-built code components, minimizing development time and expenses.

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Removes the need for rigorous testing and quality assurance procedures.

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Ensures seamless compatibility across various platforms and devices without extra development effort.

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Limits the ability to share, modify, and collaborate on the source code.

Question 19

Which software development methodology stresses continuous customer interaction and gradual development?

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Agile

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Waterfall

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Prototyping

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RAD

Question 20

Which software testing approach involves dividing the software into smaller units for individual testing?

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Unit testing

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Integration testing

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System testing

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Acceptance testing

Question 21

Which data structure is most appropriate for representing hierarchical relationships?

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Tree

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Array

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Linked list

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Queue

Question 22

Which software engineering principle aims to reduce dependencies between software modules?

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Modularity

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Encapsulation

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Cohesion

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Abstraction

Question 23

Consider the code snippet: 
String name = "Mark"; 
String alteredName = name.toUpperCase(); 
Which statement accurately describes the immutability of Strings in Java?

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Both 'name' and 'alteredName' reference distinct objects.

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Both 'name' and 'alteredName' reference the same object.

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Only 'name' is immutable.

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Only 'alteredName' is immutable.

Question 24

Which software engineering metric measures the size of a software program based on its source code length?

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Source lines of code

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Cyclomatic complexity

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Halstead metric

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Maintainability index

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using design patterns in software development?

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Increased code complexity

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Reusable solutions

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Improved code readability

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Reduced development time

Question 26

Identify the software engineering tool primarily used for version control management.

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Git

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Microsoft Visual Studio

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Apache Maven

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Jenkins

Question 27

How does software documentation contribute to improving software quality and collaboration within a development team?

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Documentation enables knowledge sharing among team members and supports code maintenance.

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Documentation makes communication and coordination among developers unnecessary.

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Documentation is only valuable for large software projects with complex codebases.

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of using design patterns in software engineering?

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To provide reusable solutions to common problems

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To enforce coding standards

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To improve code readability

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To reduce testing effort

Question 29

What is the key difference between static and dynamic programming languages?

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Static languages are compiled before execution, while dynamic languages are interpreted at runtime.

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Dynamic languages are compiled before execution, while static languages are interpreted at runtime.

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Static languages are inherently faster than dynamic languages.

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Dynamic languages are inherently easier to learn than static languages.

Question 30

Which software development methodology emphasizes early and iterative customer feedback?

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Agile

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Waterfall

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Prototyping

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Spiral

Question 31

What is the main objective of defining a software architecture?

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To outline the overall structure, organisation, and behaviour of a software system

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To provide step-by-step implementation instructions

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To specify the detailed functional requirements of a software application

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To document the testing strategy for a software project

Question 32

In object-oriented programming, what is the distinction between a class and an object?

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A class is a template for creating objects, while an object is an instance of a class.

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An object is a template for creating classes, while a class is an instance of an object.

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Classes and objects are essentially the same thing.

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Objects are more fundamental than classes.

Question 33

What is the primary role of project management in software engineering?

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To plan, execute, and control software development projects

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To develop software applications

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To test software applications

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To deploy software applications

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT specifically designed for software project management?

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Microsoft Word

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Jira

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Trello

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Asana

Question 35

Which of these is NOT an iterative software development methodology?

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Waterfall

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Agile

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Design Thinking

Question 36

Which principle is fundamental to Agile development methodologies?

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Continuous improvement driven by regular customer feedback.

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Detailed planning and strict adherence to the plan.

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Prioritizing documentation over delivering working software.

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Discouraging changes to requirements as a sign of poor planning.

Question 37

How does software documentation facilitate effective collaboration and knowledge sharing within a software engineering team?

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It serves as a central hub for team members to access and share project information, fostering collaboration and preserving institutional knowledge.

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It automates code generation, reducing the need for manual coding.

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It provides legal protection for the development team in case of disputes.

Question 38

How does the choice of software development methodology impact the project management approach?

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The methodology influences project planning, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

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The methodology has no influence on the project management approach.

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The methodology only determines the documentation requirements for the project.

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The methodology solely defines the roles and responsibilities of the development team.

Question 39

In software engineering, what ethical considerations should be prioritized when developing autonomous systems?

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Balancing the potential benefits and risks of autonomous systems

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Prioritizing technological advancements over ethical concerns

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Applying the same ethical considerations to autonomous systems as traditional software systems

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Relieving software engineers of ethical responsibility after autonomous systems are deployed

Question 40

Which of the following is a central principle of agile software development?

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Prioritizing iterative development and incremental delivery

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Emphasizing comprehensive documentation and meticulous planning

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Strictly adhering to detailed requirements specifications

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Adopting extended development cycles with extensive testing at the conclusion

Question 41

What is the primary function of a software design pattern?

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Providing reusable solutions to common software design challenges

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Enforcing uniform coding styles across software projects

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Optimizing code efficiency by minimizing code duplication

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Guaranteeing the absence of errors in software applications

Question 42

What is the fundamental advantage of using a version control system in software development?

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Monitoring changes made to the codebase

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Automating the software build process

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Enhancing code quality through improved collaboration

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Providing a comprehensive backup of the software code

Question 43

What is the main purpose of a software requirements specification (SRS)?

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Outlining the functional and non-functional requirements of a software system

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Providing detailed design specifications for software implementation

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Documenting the software development process and methodologies

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Testing and evaluating the developed software system

Question 44

What is the primary objective of software architecture?

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Defining the overall structure and organization of a software system

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Providing step-by-step instructions for software implementation

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Documenting the software development lifecycle

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Testing and validating the developed software system

Question 45

Which of the following is not a core responsibility of a software engineer?

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Marketing and promoting software products

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Designing, developing, and implementing software systems

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Testing, debugging, and maintaining software systems

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Managing and leading software development teams

Question 46

In the Waterfall development methodology, which phase is NOT included?

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Agile Development

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Design

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Testing

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Requirements Analysis

Question 47

In the context of software development, what is the primary objective of unit testing?

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Verifying the correctness of individual software components

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Detecting compatibility issues

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Measuring code coverage

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Ensuring the functionality of the entire system

Question 48

What is the primary focus of software maintenance?

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To keep software functional and up-to-date

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To develop new features

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To reduce software costs

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To improve software performance

Question 49

Which of the following is a core value of the Agile software development methodology?

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Customer satisfaction

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Strict adherence to a plan

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Comprehensive documentation

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Focus on quality over speed

Question 50

What is the main purpose of a software requirements specification (SRS)?

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To define the functional and non-functional requirements of a software system

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To implement the software system

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To test the software system

Question 51

Which of the following is a specialized software tool used for software development?

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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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Word processor

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Spreadsheet software

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Email client

Question 52

What is the ultimate goal of software engineering?

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To produce high-quality software that meets user needs

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To increase software complexity

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To minimize software costs

Question 53

Which of the following aspects of software design is most critical?

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Creating a clear and maintainable system architecture

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Meeting deadlines

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Using the latest technologies

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Writing efficient code

Question 54

Which software development methodology emphasizes iterative development and continuous feedback from stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Agile

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RAD

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Waterfall

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Spiral

Question 55

A design pattern that defines a common interface for a set of operations to be performed on different types of objects is known as:

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Strategy Pattern

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Observer Pattern

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Factory Pattern

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Singleton Pattern

Question 56

Which testing technique involves dividing input data into equivalence classes to identify representative test cases?

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Equivalence Partitioning

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Random Testing

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Error Guessing

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Boundary Value Analysis

Question 57

The process of eliciting, analyzing, and documenting the requirements for a software system, ensuring that they are clear, complete, and feasible, is known as:

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Requirements Analysis

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System Design

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Testing

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Implementation

Question 58

A class that defines the interface for a set of methods and provides default implementations for some of them is known as an:

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Abstract Class

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Singleton Class

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Utility Class

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Concrete Class

Question 59

Which of the following is a commonly used metric for assessing the quality of software design?

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Coupling

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Test coverage

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Response time

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Memory usage

Question 60

What is the primary responsibility of a software architect?

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Design the high-level architecture of a software system

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Write the code for a software system

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Test a software system

Question 61

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of agile software development?

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Iterative and incremental development

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Top-down design

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Formal documentation and planning

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Focus on individual milestones

Question 62

Which design pattern enables a set of interchangeable objects to implement a common interface?

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Strategy

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Singleton

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Factory

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Decorator

Question 63

What is the primary objective of unit testing in software engineering?

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Verify the functionality of individual software components

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Identify performance bottlenecks

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Test the entire software application

Question 64

Which of the following is a widely used tool for managing and tracking code changes in software development?

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Git

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Slack

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Microsoft Word

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Trello