Software Testing and Portability Concepts

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Which of the following is NOT considered a key component of an architectural style?

Quality Attributes of the architecture

Elements that perform functions required by a system

Connectors that enable communication among elements

Implementation attributes observable at runtime (correct)

In architectural styles, which type of communication involves Event-Based and Buffered Messaging?

Synchronous Communication

Asynchronous Communication (correct)

Sequential Communication

Real-Time Communication

Which architectural style is known for being good for security but bad for performance?

MVC

Multi-tier

Object-Oriented (correct)

Batch Sequence

What does interoperability refer to in architectural styles?

The ability to exchange data with internal components and the outside world Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the architectural design step in software development?

To describe user accessible components and their interconnections visible to stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What do software designers abstract into 'families of architectures'?

Common features such as element types and connections Signup and view all the answers

How does the detailed design step differ from the architectural design step in software development?

The detailed design step specifies the internal details of each component, while the architectural design step focuses on user accessible components. Signup and view all the answers

What role do quality attributes play in relation to architectural styles in software design?

Being closely related to architectural styles Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered before making implementation decisions, according to the text?

Abstract interfaces Signup and view all the answers

How does an abstract architectural design help in software development?

It simplifies stakeholder communication Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to balance quality attributes in software architecture design?

To consider diverse quality attributes Signup and view all the answers

When should stakeholders' preferences of quality attributes be documented?

At the early stages of software development cycle Signup and view all the answers

What does testability refer to?

The ease of establishment of test cases with complete documentation Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages usually offer good portability?

High-level programming languages Signup and view all the answers

What does scalability refer to in system design?

The system's ability to adapt to an increase of user requests volume Signup and view all the answers

How can security be improved in a system?

By installing firewalls and establishing authentication processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for software systems in terms of software reusability and extensibility?

Adding new functionalities after deployment Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is recommended to refine software design according to the text?

Tolerating refinement of design Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a highly coherent sub-system, component, or module according to the text?

Performing a sole function only Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for architectural styles to have a clear division between elements?

To guarantee loose coupling between components Signup and view all the answers