BSCS Software Engineering Principles 2

Question 1

Which design pattern ensures only one instance of a class exists?

Accepted Answer

Singleton

Answer

The Singleton pattern restricts instantiation of a class to a single object, providing a global access point.

Question 2

What does cyclomatic complexity measure?

Accepted Answer

Number of independent paths through code

Answer

Cyclomatic complexity counts the number of linearly independent paths through a program's source code.

Question 3

In Scrum, who is responsible for maximizing the value of the product?

Accepted Answer

Product Owner

Answer

The Product Owner owns the product backlog and prioritizes work to maximize value delivered.

Question 4

Which software metric measures the degree to which components depend on one another?

Accepted Answer

Coupling

Answer

Coupling measures how strongly one module depends on another; low coupling is desirable for maintainability.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a software requirements specification (SRS)?

Accepted Answer

To describe system behavior and constraints for stakeholders

Answer

An SRS formally describes what a system shall do, serving as a contract between developers and stakeholders.

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