Software Engineering Quiz

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What is the main role of a software engineer?

Writing code for computer software
Managing software configuration only
Focusing solely on software implementation
Designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and evaluating computer software (correct)

What distinguishes a software engineer from a programmer?

Programming in multiple languages
Years of experience in the field
Having a computer science degree
Emphasis on engineering design process and education or skills (correct)

What does software configuration management involve?

Managing hardware configuration
Systematically controlling changes to the configuration and maintaining integrity and traceability of the code (correct)
Developing new software versions
Writing documentation for software configuration

What does the software development process involve?

Definition, implementation, assessment, measurement, management, change, and improvement of the software life cycle process (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial perception of software engineering in the 1960s?

Its own type of engineering (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following software development activities with their descriptions:

Design = Involves creating the overall structure and architecture of the software system Testing = Involves evaluating the software to ensure it meets specified requirements Maintenance = Involves making changes and updates to the software to address issues and improve functionality Assessment = Involves measuring and analyzing the performance and quality of the software Signup and view all the answers

Match the following software engineering concepts with their descriptions:

Software configuration management = Systematically controlling changes to the configuration and maintaining integrity and traceability Software versioning = Involves managing different versions of the software, often using version control systems Software life cycle process = Involves the definition, implementation, management, and improvement of the software development process itself Engineering design process = Involves applying engineering techniques to design, develop, and evaluate computer software Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Programmer = May emphasize software implementation over design and can lack connotations of engineering education or skills Software engineer = Applies the engineering design process to design, develop, test, maintain, and evaluate computer software Client-side scripting = Scripting language used for interactions within a web page, typically in a web browser Database queries = Commands used to retrieve, insert, update, or delete data in a database Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities with their roles in the software development process:

Definition = Involves establishing the requirements and scope of the software project Implementation = Involves translating the design into actual code Change management = Involves systematically controlling changes to the software configuration Improvement = Involves making enhancements to the software to increase its functionality or performance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following software engineering concepts with their usage:

Software engineering = Involves applying engineering techniques to inform the software development process Software configuration management = About maintaining the integrity and traceability of the configuration and code throughout the system life cycle Software versioning = Involves managing different versions of the software, often using version control systems Engineering design process = Involves the application of engineering principles to design, develop, and evaluate computer software Signup and view all the answers