NPTEL Software Engineering Quiz

What is software engineering?

• The application of engineering principles and practices to the development and maintenance of software systems.

• The study of computer programming languages.

• The management of computer networks and systems.

• The process of designing and building physical hardware components.

What are software processes?

• A set of activities, methods, and practices used to develop, test, and maintain software systems.

• A set of tools used to design user interfaces

• A programming language

• A type of computer hardware

What is SDLC?

• Software Development Loop Cycle

• System Development Life Cycle

• Software Development Life Cycle

• Software Design Life Cycle

What are SDLC models?

• SDLC models are project management techniques used in software development.

• SDLC models are tools used for software testing.

• SDLC models are programming languages used in software development.

• SDLC models are frameworks or methodologies used in software development.

What is requirement engineering?

• Process of designing, implementing, and testing a system.

• Process of eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing the requirements of a system.

• Process of maintaining and updating the requirements of a system.

• Process of managing the resources and budget of a system.

Name one subtopic of software engineering.

• Software testing

• Software development

• Software maintenance

• Software documentation

What is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used by software development teams to plan, design, develop, test, and deploy software applications.

• The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used by software development teams to plan, design, and deploy software applications.

• The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used by software development teams to plan, develop, and test software applications.

• The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used by software development teams to design, develop, test, and deploy software applications.

What is Agile Methodology?

• Agile Methodology is an iterative and incremental approach to project management and software development that focuses on flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.

• Agile Methodology is a rigid and inflexible approach to project management and software development.

• Agile Methodology is a linear and sequential approach to project management and software development.

• Agile Methodology is a waterfall approach to project management and software development.

What is system design in software engineering?

• Process of developing software without any planning or structure.

• Process of testing software for bugs and errors.

• Process of documenting software requirements and specifications.

• Process of defining the architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements.

What is software testing?

• Software testing is the process of fixing defects or errors in a software application.

• Software testing is the process of developing software applications.

• Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application or system to detect any defects or errors.

• Software testing is the process of documenting software requirements.