Bcse102 Exam Multi-choice Part 1

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1.

"Coding" is NOT really the best word to describe software construction because it implies that _____.
- A.
  
  construction is just a mechanical translation of a preexisting design into a computer language Correct
- B.
  
  Construction involves substantial creative
- C.
  
  construction requires judgement
- D.
  
  Construction is mostly coding, but also invloves detailed design, planing, testing, integrsation and other activities
2.

CONSTRUCTION refers to the process of __________.
- A.
  
  Building
- B.
  
  Designing
- C.
  
  Planning
- D.
  
  Checking work
3.

Construction typically takes what percent of the time spent of a software project?
- A.
  
  30-80
- B.
  
  10-50
- C.
  
  20-30
- D.
  
  You should know this one by now
4.

A weakness of the software penmanship metaphor of writing code is that ____________________?
- A.
  
  Programming is NOT a one-person activity
- B.
  
  Programs do NOT need to be readible
- C.
  
  Unlike writing programming requires less originality and more reuse of old ideas
- D.
  
  programming is like writing a letter: you figure out what to say as you go.
5.

How can metaphors help you understand the software development process?
- A.
  
  By comparing a topic you understand well to something similar you understand better, you come up with insights that result in better understanding of the less-familiar topic.
- B.
  
  Because metaphors are colorful language you come up with insights that result in better understanding of the topic.
- C.
  
  By comparing a topic you understand poorly to something similar you understand better, you come up with poor understanding of the less-familiar topic.
- D.
  
  Because metaphors have little suggestive power you come up with insights that result in better understanding of topic.
6.

METAPHOR is another name for a _______________ ?
- A.
  
  Model
- B.
  
  Heuristic
- C.
  
  Algorithm
- D.
  
  Theory
7.

Average cost for fixing defects ___________?
- A.
  
  Increases dramatically with the distance between when the defect is introduced and when it is detected
- B.
  
  Increases linearly with the distance between when the defect is introduced and when it is detected
- C.
  
  is unrelated to the distance between when the defect is introduced and when it is detected
- D.
  
  Decreases with the distance between when the defect is introduced and when it is detected
8.

Business systems software projects tend to benefit from what sort of approach?
- A.
  
  Incremental project planning
- B.
  
  Extensive up-front planning
- C.
  
  ad hoc planning
- D.
  
  Basic up-front planning
9.

Generally a well run project devotes what percent of its schedule to requirements, architecture and up-front planning?
- A.
  
  20-30
- B.
  
  30-50
- C.
  
  5-10
- D.
  
  50-60
10.

Good construction practices for the areas of coding, teamwork, quality assurance and tools should __________.
- A.
  
  Be chosen to suit the project in all areas
- B.
  
  always all be used in some of the areas
- C.
  
  be chosen to suit the project in some areas
- D.
  
  Always all be used in all of the areas
11.

In high quality software, programming conventions provide __________.
- A.
  
  conceptual integrity
- B.
  
  overall program structural balance
- C.
  
  high level harmony
- D.
  
  Freedom for the programmer to use variations where appropriate
12.

Programming in a language that is early wave (new) technology means that you will be doing more ________.
- A.
  
  understanding of requirements
- B.
  
  Trying to figure out how the language works
- C.
  
  using good programming practices
- D.
  
  Writing of new functionality
13.

According to McConnell, software's Primary Technical Imperative is __________.
- A.
  
  Managing complexity
- B.
  
  Producing a tidy result from a sloppy process
- C.
  
  restricting possibilities
- D.
  
  reducing risk
14.

Designing a system so you can move it to another environment is the definition of __________.
- A.
  
  Portability
- B.
  
  Reusability
- C.
  
  Ease of maintenance
- D.
  
  Extensibility
15.

Having a given class use a low-to-medium number of other classes is good __________.
- A.
  
  fan-out
- B.
  
  Fan-in
- C.
  
  loose coupling
- D.
  
  Stratification