B.S.W.E. Bachelor of Software Engineering Trivia 3

Question 1

Which company originally developed the Java programming language?

Accepted Answer

Sun Microsystems

Answer

Java was developed by Sun Microsystems and released in 1995, later acquired by Oracle in 2010.

Question 2

What does 'SQL' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Structured Query Language

Answer

SQL stands for Structured Query Language, the standard language for managing and querying relational databases.

Question 3

In Big O notation, what is the time complexity of a binary search algorithm?

Accepted Answer

O(log n)

Answer

Binary search has O(log n) time complexity because it halves the search space with each comparison.

Question 4

What term describes a software design flaw where an object knows too much or does too much?

Accepted Answer

God Object

Answer

A God Object is an anti-pattern where a single class handles too many responsibilities, violating the Single Responsibility Principle.

Question 5

Which protocol is used to securely transfer files between a client and server over SSH?

Accepted Answer

SFTP

Answer

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) uses SSH encryption to securely transfer files between client and server.

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