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Software Engineering Concepts and Misconceptions

The document contains multiple choice questions related to software engineering concepts. It asks the reader to identify incorrect statements about software engineering models and principles, software development lifecycles, reasons for software failures, and ethics. It covers topics like the waterfall model, prototyping, RAD, build and fix models, software quality, and the ACM/IEEE code of ethics.

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Software Engineering Concepts and Misconceptions

The document contains multiple choice questions related to software engineering concepts. It asks the reader to identify incorrect statements about software engineering models and principles, software development lifecycles, reasons for software failures, and ethics. It covers topics like the waterfall model, prototyping, RAD, build and fix models, software quality, and the ACM/IEEE code of ethics.

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Identify the correct statement: Software engineers shall _____________________?

A. act in a manner that is in the best interests of his expertise and favour.”
B. act consistently with the public interest.”
C. ensure that their products only meet the SRS.”
D. all of the mentioned

Which of these is not true ?

A. Web has led to availability of software services and possibility of developing highly
distributed service based systems
B. Web based systems have led to degradation of programming languages
C. Web brings concept of software as service
D. Web based system should be developed and delivered incrementally

Which of the following statements regarding Build & Fix Model is wrong?

A. No room for structured design


B. Code soon becomes unfixable & unchangeable
C. Maintenance is practically not possible
D. It scales up well to large projects

Which of these is incorrect ?

A. Software engineering belongs to Computer science


B. Software engineering is a part of more general form of System Engineering
C. Computer science belongs to Software engineering
D. Software engineering is concerned with the practicalities of developing and delivering useful
software

The fundamental notions of software engineering does not account for ?

A. Software processes
B. Software Security
C. Software reuse
D. Software Validation

SDLC stands for_____________________?

A. Software Development Life Cycle


B. System Development Life cycle
C. Software Design Life Cycle
D. System Design Life Cycle

RAD Model has__________________?


A. 2 phases
B. 3 phase
C. 5 phases
D. 6 phases

Which one of the following is not a phase of Prototyping Model ?

A. Quick Design
B. Coding
C. Prototype Refinement
D. Engineer Product

What is the major drawback of using RAD Model ?

A. Highly specialized & skilled developers/designers are required


B. Increases reusability of components
C. Encourages customer/client feedback
D. Increases reusability of components, Highly specialized & skilled developers/designers
are required

Which model can be selected if user is involved in all the phases of SDLC ?

A. Waterfall Model
B. Prototyping Model
C. RAD Model
D. both Prototyping Model & RAD Model

Build & Fix Model is suitable for programming exercises of ______________ LOC (Line of
Code)?

A. 100-200
B. 200-400
C. 400-1000
D. above 1000

Which one of the following models is not suitable for accommodating any change ?

A. Build & Fix Model


B. Prototyping Model
C. RAD Model
D. Waterfall Model

Which of these does not affect different types of software as a whole ?

A. Heterogeneity
B. Flexibility
C. Business and social change
D. Security

Which of these software engineering activities are not a part of software processes ?

A. Software dependence
B. Software development
C. Software validation
D. Software specification

Which of these does not account for software failure ?

A. Increasing Demand
B. Low expectation
C. Increasing Supply
D. Less reliable and expensive

The reason for software bugs and failures is due to _____________________?

A. Software companies
B. Software Developers
C. Both Software companies and Developers
D. All of the mentioned

As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get cancelled before they are completed, 53%
overrun their cost estimates by an average of 189% and for every 100 projects, there are 94
restarts”.What is the reason for these statistics ?

A. Lack of adequate training in software engineering


B. Lack of software ethics and understanding
C. Management issues in the company
D. All of the mentioned

Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with reference to one of the eight principles as per
the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics ?

A. The product should be easy to use


B. Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the
highest professional standards possible
C. Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications satisfy the client
D. It means that the product designed /created should be easily available

Software engineers should not use their technical skills to misuse other people’s
computers.”Here the term misuse refers to ___________________?
A. Unauthorized access to computer material
B. Unauthorized modification of computer material
C. Dissemination of viruses or other malware
D. All of the mentioned

What is a Software ____________________ ?

A. Software is set of programs


B. Software is documentation and configuration of data
C. Software is set of programs, documentation & configuration of data
D. None of the mentioned

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Contrary to some assumptions, web-based systems have not led to a degradation of programming languages .

The fundamental notions of software engineering do not account for Software Security .

Software engineering is a part of a more general form of System Engineering, indicating that it is a specialized area within the broader discipline .

The phase of 'Coding' is not explicitly mentioned as a part of the Prototyping Model, which can affect its integration into traditional software lifecycle frameworks .

Software is defined as a set of programs, documentation, and configuration of data, encompassing all components necessary to function and understand the system .

The Build & Fix Model is not suitable for large projects as it allows no room for structured design, and the code soon becomes unfixable and unchangeable .

The high rates of project cancellation and cost overruns imply significant management issues, such as inadequate training in software engineering and lack of understanding of software ethics .

Software engineers should act consistently with the public interest, which is their primary ethical responsibility .

The RAD Model requires highly specialized and skilled developers/designers, which is a major drawback as it can increase project costs and limit accessibility to the necessary talent pool .

Ethical misuse by software engineers, such as unauthorized access or modification of computer materials and dissemination of malware, poses serious risks to digital security .

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