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Software engineering
Contributed by: Mead
  • 1. Software engineering is the systematic application of engineering approaches to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. It involves the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software products and systems, taking into consideration factors such as efficiency, reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Software engineers use various tools, techniques, and methodologies to ensure that software projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality. The field of software engineering encompasses a wide range of activities, including requirements analysis, software design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Software engineers also need to collaborate with other team members, such as designers, product managers, and quality assurance testers, to ensure that software products meet the needs and expectations of users. Overall, software engineering plays a crucial role in shaping the digital world we live in today.

    What is software engineering?
A) A mobile application.
B) A type of computer hardware.
C) A programming language.
D) A discipline that focuses on the systematic development and maintenance of software systems.
  • 2. What is Agile software development methodology known for?
A) Iterative and incremental development.
B) No need for testing.
C) Waterfall model.
D) Random code changes.
  • 3. What is the purpose of unit testing in software engineering?
A) To test the entire software system as a whole.
B) To test individual components or functions of a software system.
C) To test the hardware compatibility.
D) To ensure all users are satisfied.
  • 4. Which software development model involves developing a working prototype before the final product?
A) Spiral model
B) V-Model
C) Waterfall model
D) Prototyping model
  • 5. What does CI/CD stand for in software development?
A) Centralized Integration/Continuous Development
B) Custom Implementation/Complete Delivery
C) Complete Installation/Correct Deployment
D) Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
  • 6. What does DRY stand for in software development?
A) Do Retain Yourself
B) Development Reuse Yield
C) Don't Repeat Yourself
D) Documentation Requirements Yield
  • 7. Which of the following is a common software development lifecycle model?
A) Spiral model
B) Waterfall model
C) RAD model
D) Agile model
  • 8. Which of the following is a performance testing technique in software engineering?
A) Integration testing
B) Acceptance testing
C) Unit testing
D) Load testing
  • 9. What is a software bug?
A) A part of the software design phase.
B) A feature enhancement.
C) An error, flaw, failure, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result.
D) A common industry term.
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