MCQs on Software Engineering

What is Software Engineering?

• Study of software maintenance

• Engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software production

• Study of hardware components

• None of the above

Who is considered the father of Software Engineering?

• Alan Turing

• Fred Brooks

• Barry Boehm

• Margaret Hamilton

Which of the following is NOT a software characteristic?

• Software is developed or engineered

• Software does not wear out

• Software is manufactured

• Software can be maintained

What is the first phase of the SDLC?

• Design

• Testing

• Requirement Analysis

• Implementation

Which SDLC model is best suited for projects with well-defined requirements?

• Spiral Model

• Agile Model

• Waterfall Model

• RAD Model

Which SDLC model uses a risk analysis phase?

• Waterfall Model

• Iterative Model

• Spiral Model

• V-Model

The Waterfall Model is also known as:

• Sequential Model

• Incremental Model

• Prototyping Model

• Agile Model

What is the main drawback of the Waterfall Model?

• Difficult to track progress

• Lack of proper documentation

• No flexibility for changes

• High cost

What does RAD stand for?

• Rapid Application Development

• Random Access Development

• Rational Application Design

• Reliable Application Deployment

Which of the following is a characteristic of the RAD Model?

• High development speed

• No customer involvement

• No iteration in development

• High documentation requirements