Software Architecture Quiz

What is the main purpose of software architecture?

• To test code performance

• To fix bugs quickly

• To show how system parts are organized and connected

• To design user interfaces

Why is software architecture important?

• It removes the need for testing

• It replaces coding

• It helps communication, analysis, and reuse

• It stops errors automatically

Architecture in the large deals with:

• One small program

• A simple user interface

• Systems spread across multiple machines or companies

• A file directory structure

Which quality is improved by using small, replaceable components?

• Safety

• Maintainability

• Performance

• Security

What does the “P” in P.S.S.A.M. stand for?

• Protocol

• Performance

• Priority

• Program

In the 4+1 View Model, the Process View shows:

• Hardware used

• How objects are stored

• How system processes run at runtime

• How the GUI looks

What is the main advantage of “box and line” diagrams?

• Shows exact code

• Explains complex math

• Helps non-technical people understand the system

• Shows database queries

What is an architectural pattern?

• A kind of CSS layout

• A test plan

• A reusable solution to a common design problem

• A tool for debugging

What does the Model do in MVC?

• Handles screen layout

• Stores and manages data

• Listens to key presses

• Shows images

Why use Layered Architecture?

• Makes it easy to run on mobile

• Allows building new features on top of old ones

• Always increases performance

• Removes the need for teams