Software Engineering Process and Skills

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What is the single variable used in the Static Single Variable Model for software cost estimation?

Developer experience level
Number of team members
Project complexity
Project size (lines of code) (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a core aspect of software engineering?

Testing
Hardware design (correct)
Requirement gathering
Risk management

In the context of software engineering, what is the primary purpose of risk management?

To identify and mitigate potential threats and maximize opportunities (correct)
To ensure a project is completed within budget
To predict future software trends
To eliminate all potential risks from a project

Which of the following is a key difference between science and engineering, as applied to software development?

Science focuses on discovering laws, while engineering focuses on creating solutions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT considered a crucial skill for software engineers?

Artistic talent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a software cost estimation model, like COCOMO?

To predict the effort, cost, and duration of a software project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental distinction between the Static Single Variable Model and the Static Multi-Variable Model for software cost estimation?

The Single Variable Model considers only size, while the Multi-Variable Model incorporates factors like experience and complexity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hardware procurement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a rule of Osborn's method for brainstorming?

Criticize ideas to improve them (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of domain analysis in software development?

To gather information, understand the system, and make informed decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software requirement decomposition?

To break down a complex system into smaller, manageable parts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of domain analysis in software development?

Shorter project duration and higher software quality (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of requirement categorized by FURPS?

Security requirement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of FURPS+ in software requirements?

To categorize and define various types of software requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The ATM must be able to dispense cash in increments of $20. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between requirement prioritization and categorization?

Prioritization focuses on urgency while categorization focuses on type (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of requirement is "The ATM must be able to process transactions within 3 seconds"?

Performance requirement (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The system should be able to process 1000 transactions per second (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of requirement is "The ATM must have a user interface that is easy to use for people with visual impairments"?

Usability requirement (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE about system requirements?

System requirements define the configuration a system needs to run smoothly and efficiently. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of categorizing requirements?

To allow the project team to prioritize the requirements and allocate resources accordingly. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using documents in project management?

Elimination of the need for face-to-face meetings. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural design pattern would likely lead to the development of a separate component for user authentication?

Service-oriented (C), Component-based (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural design pattern emphasizes the flow of data and its transformation throughout the system?

Data-centric (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the benefit of decomposition as a design principle?

Reduces the complexity of a problem by breaking it into smaller parts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which UML diagram type would be most effective for illustrating the order in which interactions occur between different objects in a system?

Sequence diagrams (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a state transition diagram in software development?

To model the behavior of a system through a series of discrete states and events. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of software architecture, which of the following is a potential disadvantage of a distributed architecture?

Increased security vulnerabilities due to distributed components. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which design principle emphasizes the degree of interdependency between elements within a module?

Cohesion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using a monolithic architecture for a complex software system?

Difficult to manage and maintain due to its single codebase. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common task involved in the software maintenance phase?

Requirements gathering (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge associated with fixing bugs in software?

Code complexity makes it difficult to pinpoint the root cause. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the software design document?

To outline the technical details of the software architecture and implementation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major difference between a software engineer and a programmer?

Programmers focus on writing code, while software engineers design and architect systems. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of UML (Unified Modeling Language) in software development?

It's a standardized way to visualize and document software designs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the "Think - Pair - Share" activity in the context of detailed design?

To collaboratively review and evaluate design decisions made by individual team members. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following UML diagrams is NOT considered a behavior diagram?

Class diagram (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following design principles is primarily concerned with how well the components of a software system are interconnected?

Coupling (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data structures is considered a last-in, first-out (LIFO) data structure?

Stack (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental difference between an integer and an unsigned integer data type?

An unsigned integer can only store positive values, while an integer can store both positive and negative values. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a popular technique for evaluating the quality of a detailed software design?

Technical review (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Software Design Document (SDD)?

To document the detailed design of the software system, including UML diagrams and data structures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mandatory section in a typical Software Design Document (SDD)?

Testing Plan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Requirement

A singular documented need that a design aims to satisfy.

Software Deployment

The action of bringing software into active use, including user support.