SE Quiz 1 - Prelim

What does a program consist of?

• Source Code

• Object Code

• Both source code and object code

• None of the above

What is the primary purpose of source code?

• To run the program

• To explain how to make the program

• To make the program efficient

• To create object code

What does object code represent in software development?

• The final product that the user interacts with

• The source code written by programmers

• The result of compiling the source code

• The requirements document

Which of the following best describes software engineering?

• Using math and science to create computer programs

• Designing bridges and buildings

• Baking cakes

• Writing poetry

What is the Software Crisis?

• A term for issues in baking cakes

• A situation where software development faces problems that require changes in the development process

• A crisis in the field of engineering

• A common software bug

Which of the following is NOT one of the problems associated with the Software Crisis?

• Reliability issues

• On-time delivery

• Unmaintainable code

• Exceeding budget costs

Who gathers information from users and stakeholders to determine what software needs to do?

• Programmers

• Testers

• System Designers

• Requirements Analysts

What is the role of a System Designer in software development?

• Writing code for the software

• Gathering requirements from users

• Designing the overall structure of the software

• Ensuring the software is error-free

What is the primary responsibility of programmers in software development?

• Designing software systems

• Writing code for the software based on design and requirements

• Ensuring software reliability

• Gathering user feedback

What is the primary role of Testers in the software development process?

• Gathering requirements from users

• Designing software systems

• Writing code for the software

• Checking the software for problems or bugs