Software Engineering MCQs

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement:”The ability to represent local and global data is an essential element of component-level design.” ?

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A. Data representation
B. Logic verification
C. “Code-to” ability
D. Automatic processing
✅ The correct answer is option A.

How many classification schemes have been developed for NFRs ?

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A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Software Quality Tree [Boehm 1976], Roman [IEEE Computer 1985], Process-Product-External considerations [Sommerville 1992], Mc Call’s NFR list and Dimensions of Quality–Components of FURPS+ are the five classification schemes for NFRs.

Much of the information necessary to create a behavioral model can be obtained by observing the external manifestation of the existing ________________________?

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A. candidate keys
B. interface
C. database structure
D. none of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: The GUI or the interface provides the base for the behavioral model.

A device that provides emergency power to your computer, conditions the voltage, and protects against powers surges is called a __________________?

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A. PSU = Power supply unit
B. USP = Universal surge protector
C. UPPS = Universal power protection and supply
D. UPS = Uninterruptible power supply
✅ The correct answer is option D.