Software Engineering Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of software?

• Software wears out over time

• Software is developed, not manufactured

• Software does not wear out

• Software is often custom built

What does the Agile Manifesto prioritize?

• Comprehensive documentation

• Individuals and interactions

• Contract negotiation

• Following a plan

Which process model emphasizes the use of sprints?

• Spiral Model

• Waterfall Model

• Incremental Model

• Scrum

What is the purpose of the V-model in software engineering?

• To enhance software security

• To manage project timelines

• To define user requirements

• To visualize the relationship between development and testing

What is the main focus of Extreme Programming (XP)?

• Formal documentation

• Customer collaboration

• Long-term planning

• Strict adherence to processes

Which of the following is a characteristic of Agile development?

• Frequent feedback

• Long development cycles

• Fixed requirements

• Heavy documentation

What does the term 'legacy software' refer to?

• Software that is built using modern techniques

• Software that is outdated but still in use

• Newly developed software

• Software that is easy to maintain

What is a primary characteristic of the Unified Process model?

• Iterative and incremental development

• Focus on documentation

• Emphasis on user feedback

• Strictly sequential phases

Which of the following best describes the Evolutionary Process Model?

• It allows for iterative refinement based on user feedback

• It focuses on a single, linear path to completion

• It requires extensive upfront planning

• It is primarily used for hardware development

What is a key principle of the Scrum framework?

• Time-boxed iterations

• Fixed project scope

• Continuous integration

• Extensive documentation