1- What is software engineering?

a. The process of writing computer programs.

b. The application of a systematic, disciplined approach to the development,
operation, and maintenance of software systems.
c. The study of computer hardware.
d. The management of computer networks.

2- What are the three fundamental attributes of good software ?

a. Functionality, reliability, and efficiency.
b. Usability, maintainability, and portability.
c. Security, scalability, and performance.
d. All of the above.

3- What is a software process?

a. A series of steps for writing code.
b. The methodology used to manage a software project.
c. The set of activities, methods, and practices that lead to the production of high-
quality software.
d. The documentation of software requirements.

4- What are the primary goals of software process models ?

a. To provide a framework for managing software projects.
b. To improve the quality of software products.
c. To enhance productivity and efficiency in software development .
d. All of the above.

5- Which of the following is an example of an agile software development

approach?
a. Waterfall model.
b. Spiral model.
c. Scrum model.
d. V-model.

6- Which software development model emphasizes adaptability to changing

requirements?
a. Waterfall model.
b. Agile model.
c. Spiral model.
d. Prototype model.

7- What is the purpose of a software requirements specification ?

a. To provide a detailed design of the software system.
b. To describe the functionality and constraints of the software system .
c. To document the test cases for the software system.
d. To outline the project plan and schedule.

8- What is the key characteristic of the incremental development process ?

a. It follows a sequential and linear approach.
b. It focuses on upfront planning and documentation .
c. It delivers the software in increments, with each increment adding new
functionality.
d. It allows for frequent changes and updates to the software .

9- What is the purpose of a software prototyping approach ?

a. To deliver the software in small increments for early user feedback.
b. To develop a fully functional version of the software .
c. To provide a realistic simulation of the software's performance.d. To optimize the
software for speed and efficiency.
10- What is the purpose of software verification and validation ?
a. To ensure that the software meets the requirements.
b. To identify and fix software defects.
c. To improve the performance and efficiency of the software .
d. To maintain the software's compatibility with different operating systems.

11- What is software testing?

a. The process of fixing bugs in software code
b. The process of ensuring that software meets requirements and functions correctly.
c. The process of documenting software defects
d. The process of optimizing software performance.

12- What is the purpose of unit testing?

a. To test the entire system as a whole.
b. To test individual components or modules of the software.
c. To test the integration between different software systems.
d. To test the performance and scalability of the software.

13- Which of the following is NOT a common software testing technique ?

a. Black-box testing
b. White-box testing
c. Grey-box testing
d. Blue-box testing

14- What is regression testing ?

a. Testing the software in a production-like environment.
b. Repeating previously executed test cases to ensure that changes or fixes do not
introduce new defects.
c. Testing the software for its usability and user-friendliness.
d. Testing the software for performance and reliability.

15- What is the purpose of acceptance testing?

a. To test the software for compatibility with different operating systems.
b. To test the software for its compliance with industry standards.
c. To test the software's functionality against user requirements.
d. To test the software for security vulnerabilities.

16- What is software evolution?

a. The process of rewriting software from scratch
b. The process of enhancing software performance and efficiency.
c. The process of making changes to software over time to adapt to new
requirements or environments.
d. The process of documenting software design and architecture

17- What is the main reason for software evolution ?

a. To improve the software's user interface.
b. To fix bugs and errors in the software.
c. To respond to changes in user requirements or business needs.
d. To optimize the software for different hardware platforms.
18- What is the difference between software maintenance and software evolution ?
a. Software maintenance focuses on bug fixes, while software evolution focuses on
new feature development.
b. Software maintenance involves small-scale changes, while software evolution
involves large-scale changes.
c. Software maintenance focuses on hardware compatibility, while software
evolution focuses on software compatibility.
d. Software maintenance is reactive, while software evolution is proactive.

19- Which of the following is a common software evolution strategy ?

a. Rewrite the entire software from scratch
b. Implement small incremental changes to the software.
c. Keep the software unchanged and maintain it as-is
d. Replace the software with a completely new system.

20- What is the impact of software evolution on software quality ?

a. Software evolution always improves software quality.
b. Software evolution can introduce new defects or vulnerabilities .
c. Software evolution has no impact on software quality.
d. Software evolution only affects performance, not quality.

21- What is the purpose of software configuration management in software

evolution?
a. To ensure that software changes are properly tracked and controlled.
b. To perform regular backups of the software code.
c. To document software requirements and design.
d. To optimize the software for speed and efficiency.

22- What is the role of documentation in software evolution ?

a. Documentation is not necessary for software evolution.
b. Documentation helps in understanding the software's current state and its history .
c. Documentation slows down the software evolution process.
d. Documentation is only required for legal compliance purposes .

23- What is the main challenge in software evolution ?

a. Lack of skilled software developers
b. Rapid technological advancements
c. Resistance to change from end-users.
d. Limited software testing resources

24- What is the purpose of software reengineering in software evolution ?

a. To fix bugs and errors in the software.
b. To improve the software's performance and efficiency.
c. To rewrite the software from scratch.
d. To update the software to use newer technologies or architectures.

25- Which of the following is an example of corrective maintenance ?

a. Adding new features to the software.
b. Fixing software defects reported by users.
c. Upgrading the software to a newer version.
d. Rewriting the software from scratch.

26- What is the role of impact analysis in software evolution ?

a. To determine the financial impact of software changes.
b. To assess the impact of software changes on other system components.
c. To measure the performance impact of software changes.
d. To evaluate the usability impact of software changes.