Exploring Software Engineering Concepts

What is the primary goal of Agile Software Development?

• To create detailed documentation before coding

• To deliver small, incremental changes quickly

• To eliminate all forms of testing

• To focus solely on user interface design

Which of the following is a common method for gathering user requirements?

• Brainstorming

• Waterfall model

• Pair programming

• Code refactoring

What is the main purpose of unit testing?

• To test the entire system as a whole

• To test individual components or functions

• To test the user interface

• To test the database schema

Which of the following is a benefit of database normalisation?

• Increased data redundancy

• Improved data integrity

• Slower query performance

• Larger database size

What is a feedback loop in software development?

• A process of continuously integrating code

• A cycle of receiving and acting on user feedback

• A method of testing software performance

• A way to document software requirements

Which of the following is a key aspect of Software Quality Assurance?

• Writing code without comments

• Ensuring software meets specified requirements

• Ignoring user feedback

• Focusing only on the user interface

Which method is commonly used to gather feedback from users?

• Code reviews

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Debugging

• Code refactoring

What is the first normal form (1NF) in database normalisation?

• Eliminating all duplicate columns

• Ensuring all columns contain atomic values

• Removing all foreign keys

• Creating a single table for all data

Which of the following is a technique used in unit testing?

• Black-box testing

• White-box testing

• Integration testing

• System testing

In Agile development, what is a "sprint"?

• A long-term project plan

• A short, time-boxed period for completing tasks

• A method of testing software

• A type of user feedback