SOEN Chapter 7

Why were design patterns created in software development?

• To introduce new programming languages.

• To describe common problems and their solutions for reuse in different settings.

• To replace existing coding standards.

• To limit creativity in software design.

What do design patterns offer to software developers?

• Innovation

• Speed

• Creativity

• Experience

Which of the following is NOT one of the four essential elements of design patterns?

• Name

• Solution

• Implementation

• Consequences

Which of the following is an example of a design pattern?

• Observer

• Compiler

• Function

• Variable

Which of the following is an important aspect of system implementation?

• Documentation

• Configuration

• Debugging

• Planning

At which level of software reuse do you directly reuse objects from a library?

• Abstraction

• Component

• Object

• System

Which of the following can be a cost associated with reusing software components?

• Time

• Debugging

• Testing

• Documentation

What is the primary purpose of configuration management?

• Coordination

• Testing

• Documentation

• Debugging

Which configuration management activity allows users to report bugs and monitor their resolution?

• Version

• Release

• Tracking

• Integration

What must be ensured if a component relies on specific software systems during deployment?

• Compatibility

• Flexibility

• Availability

• Security