Software Design and Architecture Quiz

What does the architectural design define in software engineering?

• The user interface design principles

• The testing methodologies to be used

• The coding standards for the software

• The relationship between major structural elements of the software

Which of the following is NOT one of the FURPS quality attributes?

• Scalability

• Reliability

• Usability

• Functionality

What is the primary purpose of the interface design in software?

• To define how the software communicates with external systems

• To outline the database structure

• To create the user interface layout

• To specify the coding language to be used

What does high cohesion in a module indicate?

• The module is difficult to maintain

• The module is dependent on many other modules

• Elements within the module work together for a single purpose

• The module has multiple unrelated functions

Which design process involves breaking down a high-level function into smaller sub-functions?

• Abstraction

• Refinement

• Modularity

• Coupling

What is the main focus of a sequence diagram in UML?

• The user interactions with the system

• The static structure of the system

• The overall architecture of the software

• The order and timing of messages exchanged between objects

Which of the following best describes 'coupling' in software design?

• The process of refining a design

• The method of creating user interfaces

• The level of detail in a design model

• The degree of interdependence between software modules

What is the purpose of data design in software engineering?

• To create a model of data and information at a high level of abstraction

• To specify the testing procedures

• To define the user interface elements

• To outline the coding standards

Which architectural style is characterized by a central data store accessed by various components?

• Client-server architecture

• Object-oriented architecture

• Layered architecture

• Data-centered architecture

What does the term 'refactoring' refer to in software design?

• Documenting the software design

• Changing the software system to improve its internal structure without altering external behavior

• Creating new features for the software

• Testing the software for bugs