12SE - 3.0.* - MCQ 2.1

What is the purpose of defining the scope in a software project?

• To determine the programming language used

• To identify hardware requirements

• To specify what the project will and will not include

• To estimate the number of users

Why is feasibility analysis important at the start of a project?

• It defines user roles

• It helps to assess whether the project can be realistically completed

• It describes the user interface

• It outlines licensing requirements

What is an example of a functional requirement?

• The software must load within 2 seconds

• The user interface must use dark mode

• The system must allow users to reset their passwords

• The database must contain fewer than 10,000 records

Which of the following best describes a data structure?

• A collection of styling instructions

• A format for organising and storing data

• A technique for validating input

• A type of digital image

What is the purpose of using a storyboard in planning a software project?

• To estimate costs

• To debug code

• To visually design user interfaces and navigation

• To manage user passwords

What tool is used to describe the input, processing, and output of an algorithm?

• UML diagram

• Data dictionary

• Pseudocode

• Text editor

What is a benefit of using a data dictionary in software development?

• It optimises the user interface

• It encrypts user data

• It defines and standardises data used in the system

• It stores images in a web app

What is a key advantage of phased implementation?

• All features are released at once

• Issues can be identified and corrected gradually

• It costs more but is quicker

• User training is unnecessary

In which implementation method is the old system completely replaced by the new one immediately?

• Pilot

• Phased

• Parallel

• Direct

What is the biggest risk associated with direct implementation?

• Requires too much training

• More expensive to maintain

• No fallback if the new system fails

• Users can only access it on weekends