SDLC MCQ Questions and Answers

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Question 1

What is the key principle behind the Spiral model in SDLC?

  • A

    Sequential execution of phases

  • B

    Iterative development and risk management

  • C

    Continuous integration

  • D

    Rapid application deployment

Question 2

What is the purpose of "A/B Testing" in software development?

  • A

    To optimize code execution.

  • B

    To measure code maintainability.

  • C

    To validate user requirements.

  • D

    To compare two versions of a web page or application to determine which performs better.

Question 3

What is the "Zero-One-Infinity" rule in software engineering?

  • A

    It defines the number of lines of code in a module.

  • B

    It sets limits on the number of iterations in an Agile development process.

  • C

    It suggests that systems should have zero, one, or an infinite number of components or entities.

  • D

    It defines the number of developers in a software team.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Use Case diagram in software development?

  • A

    To represent the flow of data

  • B

    To show the interaction between system components

  • C

    To visualize user interactions with the system

  • D

    To document source code

Question 5

In the context of software reliability, what is meant by "Fault Tolerance"?

  • A

    The ability of the software to handle errors gracefully and continue functioning

  • B

    The capability of the software to prevent all types of faults

  • C

    The measure of the software's resistance to defects

  • D

    The process of identifying and fixing software defects

Question 6

What is the purpose of a Design Pattern in software engineering?

  • A

    To create visually appealing user interfaces

  • B

    To standardize and document solutions to common design problems

  • C

    To optimize database performance

  • D

    To automate the testing process

Question 7

Explain the concept of "Cohesion" in software design.

  • A

    It refers to the level of coupling between software modules.

  • B

    It measures the degree to which the elements within a module belong together.

  • C

    It describes the interaction between different software components.

  • D

    It assesses the software's ability to adapt to changing requirements.

Question 8

What is the difference between functional and non-functional requirements in software engineering?

  • A

    Functional requirements define system behavior, while non-functional requirements specify system qualities.

  • B

    Functional requirements specify system qualities, while non-functional requirements define system behavior.

  • C

    Both refer to the same aspect of system requirements.

  • D

    Non-functional requirements are only applicable in hardware design.

Question 9

Which UML diagram is primarily used to represent the dynamic behavior of a system over time?

  • A

    Class Diagram

  • B

    Use Case Diagram

  • C

    Sequence Diagram

  • D

    Component Diagram

Question 10

Which testing type involves assessing the system's performance under various conditions, such as high loads or stress?

  • A

    Unit Testing

  • B

    Performance Testing

  • C

    System Testing

  • D

    Acceptance Testing

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