Introduction to Software Engineering Best Practices Quiz
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What is a common consequence of delayed delivery in software development projects?

  • Failure
  • Reduced quality
  • Timely completion
  • Increased budget (correct)

    • What is a common activity in software projects according to the text?

  • Quality assurance / Testing (correct)
  • Budgeting
  • Marketing
  • Sales forecasting

    • What is the first step mentioned for solving customer problems in software development projects?

  • Understand the problems (correct)
  • Understand the available technology
  • Meet with customers and users
  • Determine the budget

    • What percentage of large-scale development projects is never completed according to the text?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major issue arises if software projects experience serious schedule overruns?

    <p>Cost escalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase involves meeting with customers and users to decide on a course of action?

    <p>Requirements and specification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Object Diagrams in Unified Modeling Language (UML)?

    <p>Forward and reverse engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Object Diagrams differ from Class Diagrams in UML?

    <p>Object Diagrams are used to test class diagrams for accuracy while Class Diagrams do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about Package Diagrams based on the given text?

    <p>They minimize dependencies between packages by organizing elements into related groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of UML diagram is specifically used to show the internal part of a class?

    <p>Composite Structure Diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a diagram be refined before creating the final version, according to the text?

    <p>Draw on plain paper and rework many times to make it correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize as a benefit of Object Diagrams in UML?

    <p>Understanding object behavior from a practical perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the software development best practices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Have someone review your code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is software becoming more expensive according to the text?

    <p>Because the code in the consumer product is decreasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many errors does software testing typically find per 1000 lines of code?

    <p>25 errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of managing software requirements?

    <p>Managing requirements thoroughly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should developers strive to keep their code simple?

    <p>To improve readability and maintainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of not verifying software quality?

    <p>More defects after putting software into use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a system boundary in a use case diagram define?

    <p>The scope of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a use case diagram, what do actors represent?

    <p>Users of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to generalize a large use case diagram?

    <p>To simplify and abstract information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there are too many use cases or actors in a use case diagram?

    <p>Only represent essential use cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of use cases in a use case diagram?

    <p>To represent actions performed by the system for a specific goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are relationships between actors and use cases typically represented in a use case diagram?

    <p>With simple lines like dependency, generalization, or association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an activity diagram in UML?

    <p>To represent the dynamic aspects of a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element in an activity diagram represents an action performed in the system?

    <p>Activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are transitions represented in an activity diagram?

    <p>With open arrow heads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to show the logical branching in an activity diagram?

    <p>Decision Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In activity diagrams, what is used to indicate the milestones of processing?

    <p>States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is used to describe the flow from one operation to another in UML activity diagrams?

    <p>Activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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