Software Design MCQs Archives

11. If all tasks must be executed in the same time-span, what type of cohesion is being exhibited ?

A. Functional Cohesion

B. Temporal Cohesion

C. Functional Cohesion

D. Sequential Cohesion

✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: A Module exhibits temporal cohesion when it contains tasks that are related by the fact that all tasks must be executed in the same time-span.

12. Which of the following is the worst type of module coupling ?

A. Control Coupling

B. Stamp Coupling

C. External Coupling

D. Content Coupling

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Content coupling occurs when module A changes data of module B or when control is passed from one module to the middle of another.

13. Data Store Symbol in DFD represents a_______________?

A. Physical file

B. Data Structure

C. Logical file

D. All of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: A logical file can be a data structure or a physical file on disk.

14. Function-oriented design techniques starts with functional requirements specified in_______________?

A. SDD

B. SRS

C. All of the mentioned

D. None of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option B.

15. Choose the incorrect statement in terms of Objects ?

A. Objects are abstractions of real-world

B. Objects can’t manage themselves

C. Objects encapsulate state and representation information

D. All of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: Objects are independent.

16. Which of the following is a disadvantage of OOD ?

A. Easier maintenance

B. Objects may be

understood as stand-alone entities

C. Objects are potentially reusable components

✅ The correct answer is option D.

17. Java packages and Fortran subroutine are examples of__________________________?

A. Functions

B. Modules

C. Classes

D. Sub procedures

✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: A modular system consist of well defined manageable units with well defined interfaces among the units.

18. Which is the first step in the software development life cycle ?

A. Analysis

B. Design

C. Problem/Opportunity Identification

D. Development and Documentation

✅ The correct answer is option C.

19. Which of the following is conceptually similar to objects ?

A. PACKAGE

B. PROC

C. PRIVATE

D. None of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option A.
Explanation: A package is a namespace that organizes a set of related classes and interfaces.

20. Choose the option that does not define Function Oriented Software Design ?

A. It consists of module definitions

B. Modules represent data abstraction

C. Modules support functional abstraction

D. None of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: Option b defines an Object Oriented Design.