CCP Systems & Software Engineering 2

Question 1

Which software architecture pattern separates an application into three interconnected components: model, view, and controller?

Accepted Answer

Model-View-Controller (MVC)

Answer

MVC separates concerns into the data layer (Model), presentation layer (View), and business logic/input handling (Controller).

Question 2

In software testing, what is the primary purpose of regression testing?

Accepted Answer

Ensure previously working functionality still works after changes

Answer

Regression testing confirms that recent code changes have not broken previously working features.

Question 3

Which SDLC model delivers working software in short cycles called sprints, typically 1-4 weeks long?

Accepted Answer

Scrum (Agile)

Answer

Scrum is an Agile framework that organizes work into fixed-length iterations called sprints, enabling rapid delivery.

Question 4

What is the definition of cyclomatic complexity in software engineering?

Accepted Answer

A quantitative measure of the number of linearly independent paths through a program

Answer

Cyclomatic complexity measures the number of independent paths through code, used to gauge testing effort and code complexity.

Question 5

Which type of system maintenance involves making changes to a system to keep it usable in a changing environment?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive maintenance

Answer

Adaptive maintenance modifies software to accommodate changes in the operating environment, such as new OS versions or hardware.

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