System & Application MCQs with Answers

Which of the following is not a correct characteristic of structural design in software engineering?

• A.It decomposes the system into functional modules
• B.It follows a top-down design approach
• C.Data flow representation is an advantage
• D.It emphasizes procedural abstraction

What is the primary role of a software engineer in the software development process?

• A.Writing code only
• B.Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software
• C.Managing project budgets
• D.All of these

What is the term for software solutions that enhance a single application package?

• A.Horizontal Integration
• B.Vertical Integration
• C.System Integration
• D.Modular Integration

Past Paper MCQ

In programming languages like C++, COBOL, and JAVA, what hierarchy is represented from high level to low level?

• A.Hardware
• B.Software
• C.Firmware
• D.Middleware

What is the primary purpose of using prototypes in system development?

• A.To gather user feedback and refine requirements
• B.To write the final production-ready code
• C.To replace the need for system documentation
• D.To deploy the system to end users immediately

Which quality of the SRS document allows for the results of one phase to be compared with another?

• A.Verifiable
• B.Traceable
• C.Modifiable
• D.Consistent

Which software development model allows for requirements to evolve with each iteration and does not require them to be fully defined at the start?

• A.Waterfall Model
• B.Spiral Model
• C.V-Model
• D.RAD Model

Which of the following is NOT considered an attribute of software engineering?

• A.Efficiency
• B.Maintainability
• C.Dependability
• D.Usability

In which software development model are user reviews incorporated throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)?

• A.Waterfall model
• B.Spiral model
• C.Agile model
• D.V-model

Photoshop, being a GUI-driven software, is rich in which of the following features?

• A.Menus
• B.Toolbars
• C.Icons and dialog boxes
• D.All of these