Software Engineering Quiz

Which two phrases capture the essence of software engineering according to Sommerville’s definition?

• User satisfaction and rapid deployment

• Engineering discipline and all aspects of software production

• Programming language choice and testing effort

• Automation and cost reduction

Roughly what percentage of software costs are testing costs in typical projects?

• 20 %

• 40 %

• 60 %

• 80 %

Which attribute refers to a system’s ability to evolve to meet changing needs?

• Dependability

• Efficiency

• Maintainability

• Acceptability

“Games should be developed using a series of prototypes, whereas safety‑critical systems require a complete, analysable specification.” This illustrates that:

• The waterfall model is best for all projects.

• Agile methods suit every context.

• No single software engineering method is universally ‘best’.

• Documentation is unnecessary in modern projects.

Which application type is most numerous in practice?

• Stand‑alone desktop tools

• Batch‑processing business systems

• Interactive web systems

• Embedded control systems

In terms of general issues, “heterogeneity” means:

• Mixing agile and plan‑driven methods

• Operating across networks of different computers and devices

• Supporting multiple human languages

• Ensuring aesthetic UI consistency

Which ethical principle obliges an engineer not to exaggerate skills and accept work beyond competence?

• Confidentiality

• Competence

• Intellectual‑property rights

• Computer misuse

Asking whether a system can be trusted to avoid physical or economic damage primarily concerns which essential attribute?

• Maintainability

• Efficiency

• Dependability & security

• Acceptability

In the classical SDLC, which phase answers “Who, what, where and when?” for the system?

• Planning

• Analysis

• Design

• Implementation

A methodology that emphasises data models as the core is called:

• Process‑centred

• Object‑oriented

• Data‑centred

• Prototype‑driven