Software Engineering Quiz

What is software?

• Computer programs and associated documentation.

• A type of hardware.

• A programming language.

• An operating system.

What are the attributes of good software?

• Functionality and performance

• Maintainability, dependability, and usability

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is software engineering?

• An engineering discipline concerned with software production.

• A type of software.

• A programming technique.

• A hardware engineering field.

What are the fundamental software engineering activities?

• Software specification, development, validation, and evolution.

• Only software development.

• Software testing and debugging.

• None of the above.

What is the difference between software engineering and computer science?

• Computer science focuses on theory; software engineering on practicalities.

• They are the same.

• Software engineering is a subset of computer science.

• Computer science is more practical.

What are the key challenges facing software engineering?

• Coping with increasing diversity

• Reduced delivery times

• Developing hardware.

• Developing trustworthy software

What are the costs of software engineering?

• 60% development costs, 40% testing costs.

• Only development costs.

• Only testing costs.

• None of the above.

What are the best software engineering techniques and methods?

• Different techniques are appropriate for different systems.

• One method is better than another.

• All methods are the same.

• Only agile methods are effective.

What differences has the web made to software engineering?

• Availability of software services and distributed systems.

• No differences.

• Only affects hardware.

• None of the above.

What are the essential attributes of good software?

• Maintainability

• Dependability & Security

• Efficiency

• Acceptability

• Replicability