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  • Q1
    What is the primary responsibility of software engineers in software development?
    To create user manuals
    To design hardware components
    To perform marketing for the software
    To ensure that software is developed according to requirements
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good software?
    Correctness
    Efficiency
    Complexity
    Usability
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the primary purpose of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
    To conduct market research
    To create hardware components
    To manage company finances
    To deliver high-quality, maintainable software that meets user requirements
    30s
  • Q4
    Which phase in the Software Development Life Cycle focuses on gathering user needs and requirements?
    Requirement Gathering
    Implementation
    Coding
    Testing
    30s
  • Q5
    What does 'Portability' refer to in software characteristics?
    The cost-effectiveness of software development
    The ability of software to perform the same function across different environments
    The ease of understanding the software code
    The security level of the software
    30s
  • Q6
    Which principle of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics emphasizes acting in the best interest of clients and employers?
    Profession
    Judgment
    Clients and Employer
    Public
    30s
  • Q7
    What type of software is specifically designed to manage computer resources and support application execution?
    Entertainment Software
    System Software
    Application Software
    Business Software
    30s
  • Q8
    Which phase in the Software Development Life Cycle involves the writing of code to create the software application?
    Testing
    Integration
    Coding
    System Analysis
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the role of 'Testing' in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
    To gather user requirements
    To manage project timelines
    To identify and fix errors in the software
    To write program code
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following best describes 'Embedded Software'?
    Software designed for general user interaction
    Software that manages business operations
    Software that is integrated into hardware to perform specific functions
    Software that is used for network communication
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best describes 'portability' in the context of software characteristics?
    Ability to be easily modified by users
    Ability to run only on specific hardware
    Ability to connect to other software applications
    Ability to perform the same function across different environments and platforms
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary role of a software engineer during the coding phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
    To design the software architecture
    To write program code in a suitable programming language
    To gather requirements from users
    To test the software for bugs
    30s
  • Q13
    Which type of software is essential for managing computer resources and supporting the execution of application programs?
    System Software
    Application Software
    Entertainment Software
    Business Software
    30s
  • Q14
    What principle of the Software Engineering Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of acting in the public interest?
    Colleagues
    Self
    Clients and Employer
    Public
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following characteristics of good software refers to its ability to be easily modified and maintained?
    Functionality
    Maintainability
    Correctness
    Dependability
    30s

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