Q1easy
What is the primary cause of the "Software Crisis" that led to the birth of Software Engineering as a discipline in the late 1960s?
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Introduction to Software Engineering MCQs
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Compare "Generic Software Products" with "Customized Software Products." What defines the Customized category?
Q3hard
A talented student writes a 500-line script to automate their homework. A year later, a tech company builds a 500,000-line healthcare system. What is the fundamental difference that justifies the company using Software Engineering rather than just "coding"?
Q4medium
Which of the following is considered an "Essential Attribute" of high- quality professional software?
Q5medium
A developer discovers a critical security flaw in a competitor's software. Instead of reporting it, they post it on a public forum to embarrass the competitor. This action is a violation of:
Q6medium
A software manager believes that if they fall behind schedule, they can simply hire three more developers to "catch up." This is a violation of which famous software engineering principle?
Q7medium
According to the IEEE definition, Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, _______ approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.
Q8hard
(Code/Console Logic) A junior developer is setting up their first professional project.
They use the following command. In the context of "Introduction to SE," why is this simple
action considered a move toward "Engineering" rather than "Amateur Coding"?
bash - terminal
$ git init
$ touch README.md CONTRIBUTING.md
Q9medium
An engineer is asked to work on a medical device where a software bug could result in the death of a patient. Which attribute of software is the absolute highest priority in this scenario?
Q10easy
How does Software Engineering differ from Systems Engineering?