CS445 Comprehensive Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a primary phase of the Software Engineering Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• Requirements Analysis

• Deployment

• Debugging

• Design

What is the main purpose of the Design phase in the Software Engineering Life Cycle?

• To test the software for defects

• To gather and analyze requirements

• To create a detailed plan for the system architecture and components

• To deliver the final product to the customer

What is a Gantt chart primarily used for?

• Tracking software defects and issues

• Visualizing a project's schedule and task dependencies

• Managing version control and code repositories

• Documenting software requirements

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Waterfall model?

• It allows iterative revisiting of phases.

• It emphasizes delivering a working prototype early.

• It is specifically designed for handling rapidly changing requirements.

• Each phase must be completed before the next begins.

What is the primary goal of requirements elicitation?

• To identify and document stakeholder needs and expectations

• To create a deployment strategy for the project

• To test the software for defects

• To design the system architecture

Which of the following is a key benefit of using UI mockups in the design process?

• They allow stakeholders to provide feedback on the design early.

• They eliminate the need for usability testing.

• They automate the testing process for user interfaces.

• They ensure the software runs efficiently on all devices.

BONUS QUESTION: What sample app did Josh design for the in-class Figma example?

• ECommerce Interface

• Mobile Game

• Banking App

• Fitness Tracker App

What is the primary purpose of a use case diagram?

• To represent the detailed workflow of a specific feature in the system

• To illustrate the interaction between users (actors) and the system

• To define the internal system architecture

• To track the progress of the project phases

This type of diagram is used to represent the dynamic behavior of a system by showing how objects interact over time, typically focusing on the order of messages exchanged between them.

• Sequence Diagram

• Class Diagram

• State Diagram

• Activity Diagram

In the Entity-Control-Boundary (ECB) design pattern, which component is responsible for handling the logic and actions based on user input or system events?

• Entity

• Control

• Boundary

• Data