Software Development Quiz

What is software primarily capable of?

• Performing only mechanical tasks

• Performing multiple tasks with the same hardware

• Only performing computational tasks

• Only functioning with specialized hardware

Which of the following is NOT a class of software?

• System software

• Programming software

• Machine software

• Application software

What is the process of developing a software product called?

• Software evolution

• Software maintenance

• Software architecture

• Software deployment

What does the 'Continuing change' law in software evolution refer to?

• Software must remain static to maintain functionality

• Software must adapt to real-world changes

• Software becomes simpler over time

• Software requires no changes after release

What is 'Programming Paradigm' closely related to?

• Coding, testing, and integration

• Requirement gathering

• System analysis

• Maintenance

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good software?

• Efficiency

• Safety

• Inflexibility

• Security

What is 'Portability' in the context of software?

• Ability to interact with users

• Usability across different environments

• Efficiency of the software

• Security of the system

What is 'Scalability' in software maintenance?

• Ability to maintain quality

• Ability to scale hardware requirements

• Ability to scale up or down with changing needs

• Ability to fix errors in the software

What is the first stage in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• Coding

• Requirement Gathering

• Testing

• Implementation

Which SDLC model is known as the simplest model?

• Iterative model

• Spiral model

• Agile model

• Waterfall model