3A - IT308 PRELIM EXAMINATION

What is Software Engineering?

• The process of learning programming languages

• The study of computer hardware

• The application of engineering principles to software development

• The development of mobile applications

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of software?

• Software does not wear out

• Software is developed or engineered

• Software is manufactured in factories

• Software can be updated and maintained

What is the primary goal of Software Engineering?

• To develop software that is expensive and complex

• To create software in the shortest time possible

• To produce high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software

• To eliminate the need for programming

Which software development model follows a sequential design process?

• Agile Model

• Waterfall Model

• Iterative Model

• SCRUM

In software engineering, what does SDLC stand for?

• Software Development and Learning Cycle

• System Deployment Life Cycle

• Software Development Life Cycle

• System Design and Logical Coding

Which phase of the SDLC involves gathering requirements from stakeholders?

• Design

• Initiation

• Requirements Analysis

• Testing

Which of the following is an example of non-functional requirements?

• The system should allow users to log in with a username and password

• The system should process transactions in less than 2 seconds

• The system should allow customers to purchase items online

• The system should provide an option to reset passwords

Which of the following describes Agile methodology?

• A rigid, sequential approach to software development

• A flexible and iterative approach that allows for continuous improvements

• A process that does not involve customer feedback

• A method that focuses only on documentation and not development

Why is it important to understand the problem domain before developing software?

• It allows developers to choose the right programming language

• It ensures software meets the needs of users and stakeholders

• It makes the software development process faster

• It helps in reducing the software's cost

Vincent (a software engineer) is developing a hospital management system but does not understand how doctors and nurses manage patient records. What should the engineer do first?

• Start coding immediately and ask for changes later

• Research and consult with medical staff to understand their workflow

• Use the same system design as an unrelated business application

• Create a simple UI and hope users figure it out