Question 1

Identify, from among the following, the correct statement.
A)one of the main challenges software engineering facing today is the requirement of most software systems to work with a multitude of homogenous systems
B)'legacy systems' are custom developed software systems for the legal domain
C)software does not wear-out in the traditional sense of the term, but software does tend to deteriorate as it evolves
D)since software is essentially 'intangible' it is relatively easy to manage software projects

Accepted Answer

Software does not suffer from physical wear-out as tangible products do, but it can become less efficient and more error-prone over time due to modifications, updates, and the addition of new features, which can lead to a deterioration in its performance and maintainability. This is known as software degradation or "software rot."

Question 2

Build & Fix Model is suitable for programming exercises of ___________ LOC (Line of Code).
A)100-200
B)200-400
C)400-1000
D)above 1000

Accepted Answer

The Build & Fix Model is suitable for small projects or programming exercises, typically in the range of 100-200 Lines of Code (LOC). This model involves building an initial version and then making modifications and fixes as issues are identified, which is manageable for small-scale projects but becomes inefficient and impractical for larger codebases.

Question 3

Which one of the following models is not suitable for accommodating any change?
A)build & fix model
B)prototyping model
C)rad model
D)waterfall model

Accepted Answer

The waterfall model is a linear and sequential approach where each phase must be completed before the next begins, making it difficult to accommodate changes once a phase is completed.

Question 4

Which is not one of the types of prototype of Prototyping Model?
A)horizontal prototype
B)vertical prototype
C)diagonal prototype
D)domain prototype

Accepted Answer

Diagonal prototype is not a recognized type within the Prototyping Model. The Prototyping Model typically includes horizontal, vertical, and domain prototypes, each serving different purposes in the development process.

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a phase of Prototyping Model?
A)quick design
B)coding
C)prototype refinement
D)engineer product

Accepted Answer

Coding is not a phase of the Prototyping Model. The Prototyping Model consists of the following phases: requirements gathering, quick design, prototype building, prototype evaluation, and prototype refinement.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding Build & Fix Model is wrong?
A)no room for structured design
B)code soon becomes unfix-able & unchangeable
C)maintenance is practically not possible
D)it scales up well to large projects

Accepted Answer

The Build & Fix Model does not scale up well to large projects due to its lack of structured design, making it difficult to manage as the project grows.

Question 7

RAD Model has
A)2 phases
B)3 phase
C)5 phases
D)6 phases

Accepted Answer

The RAD (Rapid Application Development) Model consists of 5 phases: Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Application Generation, and Testing and Turnover.

Question 8

What is the major drawback of using RAD Model?
A)highly specialized & skilled developers/designers are required.
B)increases re-usability of components.
C)encourages customer/client feedback.
D)both a & c.

Accepted Answer

RAD model encourages customer/client feedback and requires highly specialized and skilled developers/designers.

Question 9

Which of these are not among the eight principles followed by Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice ?
A)public
B)profession
C)product
D)environment

Accepted Answer

The Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, as established by the ACM and IEEE, includes principles focused on the public, profession, and product, but does not specifically include the environment as one of its eight principles.

Question 10

What is a Software ?
A)software is set of programs.
B)software is documentation and configuration of data.
C)both a and b
D)none of the mentioned

Accepted Answer

Software encompasses both the set of programs that instruct the hardware to perform tasks and the documentation and data that is part of system configuration.

Question 11

Which of these does not account for software failure ?
A)increasing demand
B)low expectation
C)increasing supply
D)less reliable and expensive.

Accepted Answer

Increasing supply is not a factor that accounts for software failure.

Question 12

What are attributes of good software ?
A)software maintainability.
B)software functionality.
C)software development.
D)a and b.

Accepted Answer

Good software attributes include maintainability, ensuring the software can evolve to meet changing needs, and functionality, ensuring the software meets its intended purposes and requirements. Software development is a process, not an attribute of the software itself.

Question 13

Which of these software engineering activities are not a part of software processes ?
A)software dependence.
B)software development.
C)software validation.
D)software specification.

Accepted Answer

Software dependence is not a recognized activity within software processes. Software processes typically include development, validation, and specification among other activities, focusing on creating and maintaining software systems. Dependence refers to the reliance between software components or systems, not an activity in software engineering processes.

Question 14

Which of these is incorrect ?
A)software engineering belongs to computer science.
B)software engineering is a part of more general form of system engineering.
C)computer science belongs to software engineering.
D)software engineering is concerned with the practicalities of developing and delivering useful software.

Accepted Answer

Software engineering is a branch of computer science focused on the development and maintenance of software systems. It does not encompass all of computer science; rather, computer science encompasses software engineering along with other areas such as computer theory, hardware engineering, and artificial intelligence. Therefore, saying "computer science belongs to software engineering" is incorrect because it inaccurately suggests that software engineering is the broader discipline, which it is not.

Question 15

Which of these does not affect different types of software as a whole?
A)heterogeneity
B)flexibility
C)business and social change
D)security

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The fundamental notions of software engineering does not account for ?
A)software processes
B)software security
C)software reuse
D)software validation

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of these is not true ?
A)web has led to availability of software services and possibility of developing highly distributed service based systems.
B)web based systems have led to degradance of programming languages.
C)web brings concept of software as service.
D)web based system should be developed and delivered incrementally.

Accepted Answer

The web has indeed transformed the availability of software services and introduced the concept of software as a service, allowing for the development of highly distributed systems. It also encourages the incremental development and delivery of web-based systems. However, it has not led to a degradation of programming languages; instead, it has expanded the use and development of many programming languages tailored for web development, such as JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.

Question 18

Identify the correct statement: "Software engineers shall
A)act in a manner that is in the best interests of his expertise and favour."
B)act consistently with the public interest."
C)ensure that their products only meet the srs."
D)none

Accepted Answer

Software engineers are expected to act in ways that serve the public interest, aligning with professional ethics and societal responsibilities.

Question 19

Efficiency in a software product does not include ________
A)responsiveness
B)licensing
C)memory utilization
D)processing time

Accepted Answer

Efficiency in a software product refers to how well it uses resources to perform its tasks, which includes responsiveness, memory utilization, and processing time. Licensing, however, is related to the legal and distribution aspects of the software, not its efficiency in performing tasks.

Question 20

Which one of the following is not a step of requirement engineering?
A)elicitation
B)design
C)analysis
D)documentation

Accepted Answer

Design is not a step of requirement engineering; it is a phase that comes after requirements are defined and analyzed, focusing on how the system will be structured to meet those requirements.

Quiz 1: Software Engineering: Models, Principles, and Ethics

Identify, from among the following, the correct statement.

Build & Fix Model is suitable for programming exercises of ___________ LOC (Line of Code) .

Which one of the following models is not suitable for accommodating any change?

Which is not one of the types of prototype of Prototyping Model?

Which one of the following is not a phase of Prototyping Model?

Which of the following statements regarding Build & Fix Model is wrong?

RAD Model has

What is the major drawback of using RAD Model?

Which of these are not among the eight principles followed by Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice ?

What is a Software ?

Which of these does not account for software failure ?

What are attributes of good software ?

Which of these software engineering activities are not a part of software processes ?

Which of these is incorrect ?

Which of these does not affect different types of software as a whole?

The fundamental notions of software engineering does not account for ?

Which of these is not true ?

Identify the correct statement: "Software engineers shall

Efficiency in a software product does not include ________

Which one of the following is not a step of requirement engineering?