Software Development Quiz

What is system development?

• Writing code only

• Managing hardware development

• A discipline concerned with all aspects of software production

• Creating network systems

Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

• Embedded software

• Artificial Intelligence software

• Physical hardware software

• Business software

What is the primary focus of system development?

• Writing as much code as possible

• Systematic and organized approach to software development

• Developing software without any documentation

• Avoiding maintenance of software

Which layer in system development ensures continuous process improvement?

• Tools

• Process

• Quality focus

• Methods

What is the main reason software maintenance costs are higher than development costs?

• Software must be rewritten every year

• Hardware does not change

• Software requires frequent updates and improvements

• Developers are paid more for maintenance

Which of the following is an example of a generic software product?

• Custom-built banking application

• Air traffic control software

• Microsoft Word

• Embedded control system for a car

What is a major challenge in software complexity?

• Software can be easily understood by everyone

• Relationships between different parts of the software are invisible

• Software development never faces any issues

• Large software requires only one developer

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of real-time software?

• Must respond to events within strict timing constraints

• Can take any amount of time to respond

• Used in critical applications like air traffic control

• Monitors and controls real-world events

Which quality attribute ensures software performs well with minimal resource use?

• Maintainability

• Verifiability

• Efficiency

• Usability

Which document is used to specify software design according to IEEE standards?

• IEEE Std830-1998

• IEEE Std1016-2009

• IEEE Std829-2008

• IEEE Std754-2005