Software Architecture Concepts Quiz
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Software Architecture Concepts Quiz

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What is the main advantage of load balancing in network architecture?

  • It minimizes the need for software updates.
  • It eliminates the need for data replication.
  • It reduces the cost of hardware.
  • It distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers. (correct)

    • Which architectural tactic is least likely to support adaptability in a CRM system?

  • Component-Based Architecture
  • Monolithic Architecture
  • Hardcoding Requirements (correct)
  • Decentralized Database

    • For a startup focused on scalability, which architectural style is most appropriate?

  • Client-Server Architecture
  • Microservices Architecture (correct)
  • Layered Architecture
  • Component-Based Architecture

    • Which architectural style best supports rapid update deployment in a social media platform?

    <p>Microservices Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architecture is optimal for ensuring secure communications among diverse tools?

    <p>Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does distributed architecture provide that is essential for real-time updates?

    <p>Data management across multiple locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style would not favor integration and collaboration in an ERP system?

    <p>Layered Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style likely presents the most challenges for scalability?

    <p>Monolithic Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic should be utilized to enhance the availability of a financial application during critical trading hours?

    <p>Passive Redundancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What design approach would best allow a content management system to adapt to frequently changing requirements from users?

    <p>Component-Based Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic can be employed to effectively detect faults in a health monitoring system?

    <p>All of the Above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For ensuring the confidentiality of classified information, which architectural tactic is crucial?

    <p>Intrusion Prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would a component-based architecture be less advantageous?

    <p>A system needing high performance with less modularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a disadvantage of implementing passive redundancy in a financial application?

    <p>Higher costs for backup resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tactic could improve fault management in systems while ensuring user safety?

    <p>Event Logging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural approach is least likely to foster adaptability in software development?

    <p>Monolithic Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of user experience design?

    <p>Creating meaningful experiences for users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is part of the 'skeleton' of user experience design?

    <p>Interaction design and navigation design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle of usability engineering aims to improve user interactions?

    <p>Minimize learning time for users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which design decision best reduces the user's memory load?

    <p>Incorporating a feature to save frequently used transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change best follows the golden rule of making the interface consistent?

    <p>Using the same color palette across all pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is least beneficial for improving user engagement?

    <p>Using ambiguous labels for buttons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should a design team focus on to enhance the usability of a mobile application?

    <p>Limiting the number of steps to complete tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following practices does NOT align with user experience objectives?

    <p>Implementing features that require extensive memorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of maintaining the same layout and terminology across all product categories?

    <p>It enhances user experience through consistency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Successful project management guarantees that software is delivered...

    <p>On time, within budget, and meets requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does risk management in software projects primarily involve?

    <p>Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is teamwork considered essential in software development?

    <p>It harnesses diverse skills and knowledge effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically influential in project management?

    <p>Programming language used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about software project timelines?

    <p>All projects can be completed on time without any issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the choice of software development processes influence project management?

    <p>It determines the team's performance and productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incorrect approach to managing risks in a software project?

    <p>Completely avoid addressing potential risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a functional requirement?

    <p>A verification email is sent to the user whenever he/she registers for the first time on a software system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes non-functional requirements?

    <p>They define performance and quality attributes of the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes a non-functional requirement from the given options?

    <p>The site should load in 3 seconds when the number of simultaneous users is &gt; 10000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is a performance-related non-functional requirement?

    <p>The processing of each request should be done within 10 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of user registration systems, which option describes a functional requirement?

    <p>Users must be notified of successful registration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements defines a performance non-functional requirement?

    <p>The site should load in 3 seconds during peak user activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which requirement relates to response time as a quality attribute?

    <p>Emails should be sent with a latency of no greater than 12 hours for such an activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a non-functional requirement?

    <p>The system shuts down in case of a cyberattack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Load balancing

    • Distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers
    • Improves availability and performance

    Component-Based Architecture

    • Makes individual components easier to update and adapt

    Microservices Architecture

    • Allows for independent deployment of services
    • Facilitates scalability and flexibility
    • Enables continuous delivery and deployment, allowing rapid feature updates

    Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

    • Facilitates secure communication and integration of various services and applications

    Distributed Architecture

    • Allows for data management across multiple locations
    • Maintains consistency and real-time updates

    Passive Redundancy

    • Involves having backup systems that can take over if the primary system fails
    • Ensures application is available during critical periods

    Component-Based Architecture

    • Allows for modular design, easier to update and adapt individual components without affecting entire system

    Exception Handling

    • Allows for immediate responses to errors

    Shadow Operations

    • Used to test components without impacting the live system

    Event Logging

    • Provides historical data for diagnosing issues

    Intrusion Prevention

    • Helps protect against unauthorized access to sensitive information

    User Experience Design

    • Focuses on creating meaningful experiences for users

    Interaction Design and Navigation Design

    • Considered the “Skeleton” of user experience design
    • Includes the structure that supports user interactions within a design

    Usability Engineering

    • Aims to make software easier to learn and use

    Minimize Learning Time for Users

    • A principle of usability engineering

    Reduce the User's Memory Load

    • Involves incorporating features that help users access information quickly

    Make the Interface Consistent

    • Use the same layout and terminology across all components to help users know what to expect

    Successful Project Management

    • Ensures software is delivered on time, within budget, and meets requirements

    Risk Management

    • Involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks

    Teamwork in Software Development

    • Essential because most software projects cannot be completed by one person alone

    Functional Requirements

    • Specify what the system should do
    • Define specific behaviors or functions

    Non-Functional Requirements

    • Specify the quality attributes of a system
    • Include performance, usability, reliability, maintainability

    Consistency

    • Means that different requirements do not conflict with each other and can coexist without issues within the same system

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    Test your knowledge on various software architecture concepts including Load Balancing, Microservices, and Service-Oriented Architecture. This quiz covers essential principles that enhance performance, scalability, and system reliability.

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