Software Engineering MCQ Questions & Answers

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of software as a service (SaaS)?

A) Accessible over the internet B) Subscription-based pricing C) Requires local installation D) Scalable

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Answer: Option C

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72

What is the main difference between black-box testing and white-box testing?

A) Black-box testing focuses on system behavior; white-box testing focuses on internal structure B) Black-box testing is for software development; white-box testing is for maintenance C) Black-box testing is automated; white-box testing is manual D) Black-box testing is done by developers; white-box testing is done by testers

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Answer: Option A

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73

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of user-centered design?

A) Early focus on users and tasks B) Iterative design C) Empirical measurement D) Extensive documentation

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Answer: Option D

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What does the term "legacy system" refer to in software engineering?

A) A newly developed system B) An outdated but still used system C) A system in the planning phase D) A system in the testing phase

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Answer: Option B

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75

In the context of software engineering, what is 'scalability'?

A) The ability to handle increased load B) The ease of software maintenance C) The security of the software D) The speed of development

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Answer: Option A

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What is the primary focus of software ergonomics?

A) Functional correctness B) Performance optimization C) User interface and user experience D) Security features

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Answer: Option C

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77

What does the acronym API stand for?

A) Application Performance Interface B) Application Programming Interface C) Application Provisioning Interface D) Application Protocol Interface

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Answer: Option B

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78

What is the main purpose of the requirements analysis phase in the SDLC?

A) To design the system architecture B) To gather and analyze user requirements C) To code the software D) To test the software

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Answer: Option B

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79

Which of the following is a characteristic of the RAD (Rapid Application Development) model?

A) Long development cycles B) Minimal user involvement C) High emphasis on prototyping D) Sequential phases

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Answer: Option C

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Which of the following is a common agile framework?

A) Spiral B) Waterfall C) Scrum D) V-Model

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Answer: Option C

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Software Engineering MCQ Questions &amp; Answers | Computer Science

Software Engineering MCQ Questions & Answers | Computer Science