Software Engineering Flashcards
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Which software metric measures the number of independent paths through a program's source code?
Answer: Cyclomatic Complexity
Cyclomatic complexity measures the number of linearly independent paths through a program, indicating testing effort and code complexity.
What is the primary goal of refactoring in software development?
Answer: Improve internal code structure without changing external behavior
Refactoring restructures existing code to improve readability and maintainability without altering its observable behavior.
Which design pattern ensures only one instance of a class exists and provides a global access point?
Answer: Singleton Pattern
The Singleton pattern restricts a class to a single instance and provides a global access point to that instance.
What is the purpose of a software requirements specification (SRS) document?
Answer: Provide a detailed description of the software's functions, performance, and constraints
An SRS document formally describes what a software system should do, serving as a contract between stakeholders and developers.
Which version control system is most widely used for distributed source code management?
Answer: Git
Git is the most widely used distributed version control system, allowing every developer to have a full copy of the repository.
What does 'black-box testing' mean in software testing?
Answer: Testing software functionality without knowledge of internal implementation
Black-box testing validates software functionality based on inputs and expected outputs without knowledge of the internal source code.
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