Software Design Concepts Quiz

What is the primary purpose of design in software engineering?

• To explain the idea/concept of something

• To write code directly

• To manage project timelines

• To create a marketing strategy

According to Mitch Kapor, what is NOT a characteristic of good software design?

• Complexity

• Delight

• Firmness

• Commodity

What does architectural design define in software engineering?

• The user interface

• Relationships among major software structural elements

• The coding standards

• The testing procedures

Which of the following is NOT a type of design mentioned?

• Data/Class design

• Interface design

• User experience design

• Architectural design

What is the goal of information hiding in software design?

• To reduce the likelihood of side effects

• To simplify the user interface

• To increase global data usage

• To expose all data to users

What does functional independence refer to in software design?

• Modules that perform multiple tasks

• Modules with single-minded function and low coupling

• Modules that are tightly integrated

• Modules that require extensive interaction

Which principle emphasizes that the design should not suffer from 'tunnel vision'?

• Design should accommodate change

• Design should be traceable to the analysis model

• Design should be modular

• Design should minimize intellectual distance

What is the purpose of stepwise refinement in design?

• To eliminate all design patterns

• To focus solely on coding

• To break down complex problems into manageable pieces

• To create a monolithic software structure

What does the term 'modularity' refer to in software design?

• The use of a single module for all functions

• The elimination of all dependencies

• The compartmentalization of data and functions

• The integration of all components into one system

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cohesive module?

• Performs multiple tasks

• Requires extensive interaction with other modules

• Focuses on a single task

• Has high coupling