Basics of Software Engineering MCQs

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

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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
✅ The correct answer is option B.

What is a Software ____________________ ?

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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
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Software is not just set of program but it is also associated documentation and configuration of data to make program run

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

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A. Build & Fix Model
B. Prototyping Model
C. RAD Model
D. Waterfall Model
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Real projects rarely follow the sequential flow that the Waterfall Model proposes.

What are attributes of good software ?

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A. Software maintainability
B. Software functionality
C. Software development
D. Software maintainability & functionality
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Good software should deliver the required functionality, maintainability. Software development is not an attribute but a fundamental.

Select the incorrect statement: “Software engineers should:

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A. not knowingly accept work that is outside your competence.”
B. not use your technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.”
C. be dependent on their colleagues.”
D. maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.”
✅ The correct answer is option C.

Software engineers should not use their technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.”Here the term misuse refers to ___________________?

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A. Unauthorized access to computer material
B. Unauthorized modification of computer material
C. Dissemination of viruses or other malware
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option D.