Unit 4 004 Software Development

Which statement best explains the relationship between code repositories and version control?

• Version control systems replace the need for code repositories.

• Code repositories use version control features to manage code history and collaboration.

• Version control only works on local machines, while code repositories are online-only.

• Code repositories are mainly used for storing compiled applications, not source code.

In a team using GitHub for collaborative development, what is the primary benefit of branching?

• It prevents users from accessing the main repository.

• It allows developers to work on features independently without affecting the main codebase.

• It automatically detects and resolves merge conflicts.

• It disables continuous integration for experimental features.

Which scenario best demonstrates the value of manual deployment triggers in Continuous Delivery (CD)?

• A developer pushes a bug fix, which is automatically deployed to all users immediately.

• A new feature is automatically deployed without user testing.

Which of the following best distinguishes an API from a Library?

• APIs must be downloaded before use, while libraries are accessed over the internet.

• APIs provide access to external systems, while libraries contain reusable code embedded within the project.

• Libraries only work in compiled languages, while APIs work in all languages.

• APIs improve user interface design, whereas libraries improve file system access.

What is the primary role of an API in software development?

• To encrypt user credentials

• To create automated testing environments

• To allow communication between different software systems or components

• To refactor code into reusable modules

How do AI coding assistants most directly contribute to developer productivity?

• By automatically deploying applications to production

• By generating code documentation and user manuals

• By suggesting or writing code based on user input and coding context

• By debugging entire applications without developer oversight

Which of the following is the most appropriate use of a library in software development?

• Requesting real-time bus tracking data from a transport server

• Automating deployment pipelines for production

• Drawing graphs in a Python application using pre-written visualisation functions

• Predicting user input errors using AI-based pattern recognition

What is a key risk mitigated by using Continuous Integration (CI)?

• Poor internet connection during deployment

• Errors from large, untested code merges introduced late in development

• Unauthorized access to GitHub repositories

• Hardware failures during production runtime

Which combination best matches the tool/technique with its primary purpose?

• AI Assistant – Secure data transmission

• Code Repository – Execute server-side code

• API – Provide reusable code blocks

• Code Repository – Store and manage code collaboratively

Which advantage is unique to AI coding assistants compared to traditional code libraries?

• Modular code design

• Real-time error detection and dynamic code generation from natural language

• Compatibility with all programming languages

• Improved file system access