Analysis (Midterm)

1. The following figure represents the Scrum cycle. Which of the

following is the output of a sprint?

A Software B Backlog
C Shippable increment D Product

2. The architecture of a software system has a significant influence

on functional system properties such as reliability, efficiency and
security.
A True B False

3. Which of the following statements is true about everything as a

service in the cloud?
A Infrastructure as a service (laaS) means computing, storage and
other services are available over the cloud.
B Platform as a service (PaaS) means using services provided by a
software vendor to make it possible to auto-scale your software in
response to demand.
C Software as a service (SaaS) means that application software is not
delivered as a service to users.
D None of the above.
4. Which of the following best represent the given execution model
in the User's computer figure?

A Mobile software B Software product line

C Software as a service D None of the above

5. Which of the following is a benefit of using containers?

A They simplify the adoption of DevOps.
B They support the development of service-oriented architectures.
C They provide a mechanism for software portability across different
clouds.
D All the above.

6. Which of the following statements is true about Agile methods?

A Extreme programming is an agile method that provides a
framework for agile project organization and planning.
B Scrum is an agile method that provides a framework for specific
technical practices.
C Scrum is an agile method that provides a framework for agile
project organization and planning.
D None of the above.
7. Which of the following statements is true about Agile Software
Engineering?
A All agile methods are based around incremental development and
delivery of software features where you refine all the features in the
product features list.
B All agile methods are based around plan-driven development of
software features where you only define the details of the feature
being implemented in an increment.
C All agile methods are based around incremental development of not
deliverable software features where you only define the details of
the feature being implemented in an increment.
D All agile methods are based around incremental development and
delivery of software features where you only define the details of
the feature being implemented in an increment.

8. A monolithic system is decomposed of fine-grain, stateless

services.
A True B False

9. Which of the following statements about Software Architecture is

true?
A Architecture of a system has a fundamental influence on the
functional system properties.
B Architecture of a system has to have how an architectural element
or component is to be implemented.
C Architecture of a system is the fundamental organization of a
software system embodied in its components, their relationships to
each other and to the environment.
D Architecture of a system has to be complex, so it is less difficult and
less expensive to understand and change.
10. Which of the following statements about Software Architecture
Complexity is true?
A System architecture Complexity falls down because of the number
and the nature of the relationships between components in that
system.
B System architecture Complexity arises because of duplicating
functionality at different system components.
C System architecture Complexity arises because of separation of
concerns of architecture components.
D System architecture Complexity arises because of the slow
changes
in the interfaces between architecture components.

11.Ready for consideration product backlog items have to be

included in the final product.
A True B False

12. Which of the following statements best suit the product

experience as an information source for developing product
vision?
A Understand the software support that a particular area needs.
B Understand the complexity of an existing software functionality and
see a simpler and better ways of providing them.
C Understand the problems that customers face using an existing
software.
D None of the above.
13. Which of the following statements best describe the feasibility
demonstration?
A Simple statements that define the essence of the product to be
developed.
B Existing prototype created to demonstrate feasibility and extend this
with your ideas for specific customer features.
C Create an executable system that demonstrates the new ideas in
your product.
D None of the above.

14.Multitenant database may be adapted at run-time to users'

individual needs.
A True B False

15. Which of the following is not Technology Choice in System

Architecture?
A Database B Platform
C Open Source D Data Updates

16. Which of the following statements about Layered Architecture

is false?
A Each layer is an area of concern and is considered separately from
other layers.
B Within each layer, the components are independent and do not
overlap in functionality.
C Layered Architecture is a design guideline to increase system
complexity.
D The architectural model is a high-level model that does not include
implementation information.
17. Which of the following statements is true about System
Execution Platform?
A Business system that runs on local servers, a service-oriented
architecture may be more appropriate.
B System on the cloud is best to be implemented as a multi-tier
architecture.
C A service-oriented architecture is more suitable with system that
have users accessing it over the Internet.
D Scaling the system is more complex with a service-oriented
architecture.

18. Which of the following is an issue that influence architectural

decisions?
A Software reuse and compatibility.
B Number of users.
C Product lifetime and its Nonfunctional characteristics.
D All the above.

19.If you are running a cloud-based system with many instances of

applications or services, these all use the same operating system,
Container-based virtualization may be more appropriate.
A True B False

20. Which of the following statements is true about VMs

hypervisor?
A A hypervisor is a container management system that allows users
to define the software to be included in a container.
B A hypervisor provides operating system emulation that simulates
the operation of the underlying hardware.
C A hypervisor is an operating system virtualization technology that
allows independent servers to share a single operating system.
D None of the above.
21. Which of the following is not an advantage of multi-instant
databases?
A Inflexibility B Security
C Scalability D Resilience

22.If your product is a business system that runs on local servers,

a service-oriented architecture may be more appropriate.
A True B False

23. Which of the following statements is not true about Resilience?

A Resilience relies on scalability B Resilience relies on elasticity
C Resilience relies on D Resilience relies on portability
redundancy

24. A multi-tenant database has a single database schema that is

shared by all of the systems' users.
A True B False

25. Which of the following is cloud software characteristics?

A Elasticity B Scalability
C Resilience D All of the above

26. Which of the following is an Agile development principle?

A Involve the customer B Embrace change
C Develop and deliver D All of the above
incrementally

27. Which of the following does the Scrum benefits affect?

A People B Backlog
C Sprint D None of the above
28. Which of the following statements do not match the Agile
manifesto?
A individuals and interactions over processes and tools;
B working software over comprehensive documentation;
C customer collaboration over contract negotiation;
D following a plan over responding to change.

29. Agile methods are based around plan-driven development to

achieve rapid software development and delivery.
A True B False

30. Scrum does not suggest the technical agile activities that
should be used.
A True B False

31. Which of the following software engineering techniques does

the given figure represent?

A Platform engineering B Project-based software

engineering
C Product software engineering D None of the above
32. Which of the following is a software execution model?
A The software executes entirely on the customer's computers.
B Part of the software's functionality is implemented on the
customer's computer but some features are implemented on the
product developer's servers.
C All of the product's features are implemented on the developer's
servers and the customer accesses these through a browser or a
mobile app.
D All the above.

33.Cloud-based servers are "physical servers', which means that

they are implemented in hardware rather than software.
A True B False

34. Which of the following statements is true about virtual cloud

servers?
A Using containers delays the process of deploying virtual servers on
the cloud.
B Using VMs accelerates the process of deploying virtual servers on
the cloud.
C Using containers accelerates the process of deploying virtual
servers on the cloud.
D None of the above.

35. Docker is a Virtual Machine management system that allows

users to define the software to be included in a container.
A True B False
36. Which of the following product backlog activities best match
the definition: "Add detail to the feature descriptions so that the
team have a common understanding of each feature and there is
sufficient detail to begin implementation"?
A Estimate B Prioritize
C Refine D Create

37. Multitenant systems are SaaS systems where each user has
their own separate database. Multi-instance systems are SaaS
applications where all users share the same database.
A True B False

38. What are the benefits of using time-boxed sprints?

A Demonstrable progress, customer involve, team communication.
B Demonstrable progress, refine features, test features.
C Demonstrable progress, work planning, problem discovery.
D None of the above.

39. With incremental development, you start by prioritizing the

features so that the most important features are implemented first.
A True B False

40. Agile software engineering focuses on comprehensive

documentation.
A True B False