Software Engineering Quiz

What is software engineering?

• An engineering discipline that involves all aspects of developing and maintaining a software product.

• A method of creating hardware.

• A type of programming language.

• A process that only focuses on software design.

What was the disaster caused by the Mariner 1 rocket?

• The rocket was destroyed shortly after launch due to a programming error.

• The rocket successfully reached Venus.

• The rocket was launched without any issues.

• The rocket was diverted to Mars.

What caused the Y2K bug?

• Legacy software stored the year as two-digit numbers.

• A new programming language was introduced.

• All software was updated successfully.

• There was no issue with the software.

What are some reasons for software failure?

• Unrealistic project goals and poor project management.

• High-quality design and thorough testing.

• Effective communication among team members.

• Clear and articulated project goals.

What is the main goal of software engineering?

• To create software systems that are reliable, efficient, and maintainable.

• To develop hardware components.

• To reduce the cost of software development.

• To eliminate all software bugs.

What is system software?

• Software that directly operates the computer hardware.

• Software that is only used for gaming.

• Software that is not related to hardware.

• Software that is only for mobile devices.

What is the difference between system software and application software?

• System software operates hardware, while application software performs specific tasks.

• There is no difference.

• Application software is faster than system software.

• System software is only for servers.

What is the role of a language processor?

• To convert human-readable language into machine language.

• To manage hardware devices.

• To create user interfaces.

• To store data.

What is utility software used for?

• To support the computer infrastructure and maintain the system.

• To play games.

• To create documents.

• To browse the internet.

What is the ability of the software to consistently perform its intended tasks without unexpected failures or errors?