Software Engineering

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Which of the following is NOT a phase in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

  1. Requirements Gathering

  2. Design

  3. Implementation

  4. Deployment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deployment is not a phase in the SDLC. It is a process of installing and configuring software on a production environment.

What is the primary goal of software testing?

  1. To find bugs and defects

  2. To ensure software quality

  3. To improve software performance

  4. To increase software security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of software testing is to find bugs and defects in the software before it is released to production.

Which software development methodology emphasizes iterative development and continuous feedback?

  1. Waterfall

  2. Agile

  3. Spiral

  4. RAD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agile is a software development methodology that emphasizes iterative development and continuous feedback.

What is the purpose of a software requirements specification (SRS)?

  1. To define the functional and non-functional requirements of a software system

  2. To design the architecture of a software system

  3. To implement the software system

  4. To test the software system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of an SRS is to define the functional and non-functional requirements of a software system.

Which software design pattern is used to provide a uniform interface to a set of related objects?

  1. Factory Method

  2. Singleton

  3. Facade

  4. Builder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Facade design pattern is used to provide a uniform interface to a set of related objects.

What is the purpose of a unit test in software development?

  1. To test the functionality of a single unit of code

  2. To test the integration of multiple units of code

  3. To test the performance of a software system

  4. To test the security of a software system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a unit test is to test the functionality of a single unit of code.

Which software development tool is used for version control?

  1. Jira

  2. Confluence

  3. Git

  4. Slack


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Git is a software development tool used for version control.

What is the primary responsibility of a software architect?

  1. To design the architecture of a software system

  2. To implement the software system

  3. To test the software system

  4. To deploy the software system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of a software architect is to design the architecture of a software system.

Which software development methodology emphasizes rapid prototyping and early feedback?

  1. Waterfall

  2. Agile

  3. Spiral

  4. RAD


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RAD (Rapid Application Development) is a software development methodology that emphasizes rapid prototyping and early feedback.

What is the purpose of a software quality assurance (SQA) plan?

  1. To define the quality standards for a software system

  2. To design the architecture of a software system

  3. To implement the software system

  4. To test the software system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of an SQA plan is to define the quality standards for a software system.

Which software development tool is used for issue tracking?

  1. Jira

  2. Confluence

  3. Git

  4. Slack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jira is a software development tool used for issue tracking.

What is the purpose of a software maintenance plan?

  1. To define the procedures for maintaining a software system

  2. To design the architecture of a software system

  3. To implement the software system

  4. To test the software system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a software maintenance plan is to define the procedures for maintaining a software system.

Which software development methodology emphasizes a structured and disciplined approach?

  1. Waterfall

  2. Agile

  3. Spiral

  4. RAD


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Waterfall is a software development methodology that emphasizes a structured and disciplined approach.

What is the purpose of a software user manual?

  1. To provide instructions on how to use a software system

  2. To design the architecture of a software system

  3. To implement the software system

  4. To test the software system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a software user manual is to provide instructions on how to use a software system.

Which software development tool is used for continuous integration?

  1. Jenkins

  2. Confluence

  3. Git

  4. Slack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jenkins is a software development tool used for continuous integration.

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