Y10 - CY3 - L6 - Software Robustness Quiz

What does it mean for software to be robust?

• It is easy to use.

• It is difficult to break and has no vulnerabilities.

• It is inexpensive to develop.

• It has a user-friendly interface.

What is one way software could fail?

• If it is too expensive.

• If it runs into an error.

• If it is not user-friendly.

• If it is developed quickly.

What should software developers do to ensure their software is robust?

• Develop the software quickly.

• Test the software thoroughly before release.

• Make the software user-friendly.

• Reduce the cost of software development.

What is the purpose of validation in software development?

• To make the software user-friendly.

• To prevent the wrong kind of data or unexpected inputs from being handled by the program.

• To reduce the cost of software development.

• To speed up the development process.

What should software developers do during production to ensure robustness?

• Skip testing to save time.

• Iteratively test their software.

• Focus only on the user interface.

• Reduce the number of features.

What is an example of a mistake that could cause software to fail?

• Typing the wrong kind of data.

• Using a user-friendly interface.

• Reducing the cost of development.

• Developing the software quickly.

What is the role of software developers in ensuring robust software?

• To make the software inexpensive.

• To aim to make the software as robust as possible.

• To focus only on the design.

• To reduce the number of features.

What is one characteristic of robust software?

• It is easy to break.

• It has vulnerabilities.

• It is difficult to break.

• It is expensive to develop.

What is meant by robust software?

• Software that is easy to use

• Software that is free of cost

• Software that can handle erroneous inputs

• Software that is visually appealing

What do developers add to their software to prevent erroneous inputs being handled?

• More features

• Error handling mechanisms

• User manuals

• Graphics