Software Engineering Basics

What are the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• Initiation, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance

• Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance

• Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Support

• Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance

Explain the difference between Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

• In Waterfall methodology, changes can be easily accommodated during the development process.

• In Waterfall methodology, the entire project is planned upfront and executed in a linear fashion, while Agile methodology breaks the project into smaller iterations and adapts to changes throughout the development process.

• Agile methodology follows a strict and inflexible project plan from start to finish.

• Waterfall methodology involves continuous collaboration and feedback from stakeholders.

What are the key principles of Agile methodologies?

• Customer satisfaction, embracing change, collaboration, working software, sustainable development pace, technical excellence, simplicity, self-organizing teams, regular reflections

• Following a plan strictly

• Comprehensive documentation

• Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

What is Test-Driven Development (TDD) and how does it work?

• TDD is a process where tests are written before code, following a cycle of writing failing tests, writing code to pass the tests, and refactoring.

• TDD is a process where tests are not needed, and developers focus solely on writing code without any testing.

• TDD is a process where tests are written after code, following a cycle of writing passing tests, writing more code, and refactoring.

• TDD is a process where code is written before tests, following a cycle of writing passing tests, writing more code, and refactoring.

Describe the V-Model in software testing.

• The V-Model in software testing is a waterfall model

• The V-Model in software testing emphasizes the relationship between each phase of the development life cycle and its corresponding testing phase.

• The V-Model in software testing is only applicable to agile methodologies

• The V-Model in software testing does not involve testing

What is the purpose of User Acceptance Testing (UAT)?

• To test the hardware components of the system

• To ensure the system meets business requirements and is ready for end-user use.

• To assess the system's performance under stress conditions

• To verify the system's security measures

What are the different types of requirements gathering techniques?

• observations, workshops, questionnaires

• interviews, surveys, brainstorming

• interviews, questionnaires, observations, document analysis, brainstorming, focus groups, workshops, surveys

• surveys, experiments, case studies

Explain the concept of Use Case modeling.

• Use Case modeling is a technique used in graphic design

• Use Case modeling is a method for predicting weather patterns

• Use Case modeling involves creating 3D models for video games

• Use Case modeling is a technique used in software development to capture and describe the interactions between a system and its users.

What is the importance of creating a Software Requirements Specification (SRS)?

• Project requirements can be communicated verbally without documentation

• It is only necessary for small projects

• It is essential for clear communication of project requirements, reducing misunderstandings, and providing a basis for project estimation, planning, and tracking.

• SRS can be created after the project is completed

What is the role of a Product Owner in Agile development?

• Manages the project budget

• Coordinates team meetings

• Writes code for the development team

• Defines and prioritizes the product backlog, ensures value delivery, and makes decisions on product features.