Software Design Quiz

What is the first step in critical thinking for software design?

• Evaluating design options

• Understanding the problem and goals

• Applying design patterns

• Collaborating across teams

Which architecture is easier to implement for small projects but harder to scale?

• Service-oriented

• Microservices

• Monolithic

• Event-driven

What should you prioritise if the target audience for an e-commerce platform is global?

• High availability

• Scalability

• Low budget

• Short timeline

In Agile methodology, what is used to break down features into smaller increments?

• Gantt charts

• Waterfall diagrams

• User stories

• UML diagrams

Which design pattern is suitable for global objects like a configuration manager?

• Factory

• Observer

• Singleton

• Strategy

Which database ensures data integrity?

• NoSQL database

• Graph database

• Relational database

• Key-value store

What action is needed if the client demands faster deployment and scalability midway through a project?

• Continue with the existing plan

• Switch to a cloud-based solution

• Delay the project

• Add more resources

What type of database is suitable for handling unstructured data and scaling horizontally?

• Relational database

• NoSQL database

When should you use iterative design in Agile methodology?

• When the project follows Waterfall

• When creating detailed UML diagrams

• When breaking down features into user stories

• When documenting the entire system before implementation

What is a key consideration when evaluating design options?

• Project budget

• Stakeholder preferences

• Pros and cons of each option

• Team size