COURSE 1: INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Module 6: Final Activity and Quiz

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Introduction
Graded Quiz: Final Quiz
Conclusion

INTRODUCTION – Final Activity and Quiz

This is the final module of the course, featuring the ultimate assessment and project that draw upon the knowledge and skills developed throughout all previous modules. The final assessment is comprised of 20 multiple-choice questions, with each module contributing 4 questions, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of your understanding. The culminating 20-point, peer-reviewed final project requires you to analyze a job posting, applying the concepts and insights you have acquired during the course.

Moreover, you will engage in peer review, assessing two of your classmates’ projects based on a detailed rubric provided, fostering a collaborative learning environment and reinforcing your own understanding of the material. This module aims to consolidate your learning and prepare you for practical application in the real world.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate your mastery of the skills and knowledge you acquired while completing this course.
Analyze a software engineering job listing of your choice, using the skills and knowledge you’ve gained while taking this course.

GRADED QUIZ: FINAL QUIZ

1. Which of the following is a code storage tool?

Code Editor
IDE
Git (CORRECT)
HTML

Correct: Correct! You can use Git to store your code.

2. Which of the following technologies adds more styles and function to CSS?

LESS (CORRECT)
SASS
HTML
MORE

Correct: Leaner CSS (LESS) uses JavaScript to add styles and functions to CSS.

3. Which of the following statements is true regarding pair programming?

Most developers find pair programming to be an unproductive use of their time.
Pair programming is a type of agile development where two developers plan and discuss their ideas as they create a solution. (CORRECT)
Pair programming requires two developers to be in the same physical location.
Pair programming always consists of one developer typing in the code while the other is reviewing the code as it’s written.

Correct: Correct! Pair programming is a type of agile development where the two developers can plan and discuss their ideas continually as they create a solution, generally resulting in a better end product.

4. Which of the following do version control systems help you keep track of?

Program flow.
Who changed the code. (CORRECT)
Bug reports.
Errors in the code.

Correct! Version control systems help you track what changes were made to the code, who made the changes, and when they were made.

5. Which type of software engineer develops the software that users interact with?

Front-end engineer (CORRECT)
Back-end engineers
Systems developer
Network engineer

Correct: Correct! Front-end engineers develop user interfaces.

6. Which of the following is an example of a hard skill?

Problem solving
Communication
Adaptability
Cloud computing (CORRECT)

Correct: Correct! Cloud computing is a hard skill which can be learned and measured.

7. Which of the following are reasons for the high demand for software engineers?

Most organizations need software applications and websites. (CORRECT)
Lots of software engineers are leaving the industry.
There’s a lack of people interested in the field.
Many software engineers are retiring.

Correct: Because most organizations need software applications and websites for their company to function, more software engineers are needed.

8. A senior software engineer often:

Mentors other software engineers. (CORRECT)
Monitors the requirements for corporate technologies.
Takes responsibility for the overall architecture and design of a product.
Identifies hiring needs for a company.

Correct: Senior software engineers often mentor their junior colleagues.

9. Which of the following is an advantage of using the software development lifecycle (SDLC)?

Solve problems during the coding phase
Team members share the same roles and responsibilities
Increases risks
Respond to changing requirements (CORRECT)

Correct: Correct! SDLC is an iterative process so at the end of a cycle the process can circle back to incorporate additional requirements

10. Which software development process verifies that the software matches established requirements and is free from bugs?

Design
Testing (CORRECT)
Debugging
Coding

Correct: Correct! Testing ensures that the software has no errors, gaps, or missing requirements.

11. Which of the following specifications specifies policy and regulation requirements?

Software Requirements Specification (SRS)
System Requirements Specification (SysRS) (CORRECT)
User Requirements Specification (URS)
Application Requirements Specification (ARS)

Correct: Correct! The SysRS specifies policy and regulation requirements.

12. Which of the following software development methodologies easily handles changing requirements and enables feedback to be regularly incorporated into the solution?

Agile (CORRECT)
Waterfall
V-shape model
Sequential

Correct: Correct! Agile development is an iterative model that uses quick, short bursts of development.

13. Fill in the blank. An attribute of an object is called a ________.

blueprint
class
instance
property (CORRECT)

Correct: Correct! Objects contain data or attributes which are called properties.

14. Which of the following is a characteristic of a component?

Context-specific
Extensible (CORRECT)
Revisable
Repeatable

Correct: Correct! Components should be extensible so new capabilities can easily be added to them.

15. Which type of architecture is a computing model in which a server hosts, delivers, and manages most of the resources and services delivered to a client?

2-tier (CORRECT)
Microservices
Peer-to-peer
3-tier

Correct: 2-tier architecture is also known as client-server architecture.

16. Which environment is intended for use by all users?

Production (CORRECT)
Staging
QA
Development

Correct: The production environment is intended for all users.

17. Which one of the following is an example of an interpreted programming language?

C++
JavaScript (CORRECT)
Java
C

Correct: JavaScript is an example of an interpreted programming language.

18. What four key database operations does the acronym CRUD stand for?

Correct, Randomize, Undo, Delete
Create, Read, Update, Delete (CORRECT)
Correct, Read, Update, Detain
Create, Read, Undo, Detain

Correct: These are the query language terms referred to by CRUD.

19. The “While” keyword is used to perform which of the following type of programming logic?

Loop (CORRECT)
Branch
If
For

Correct: Correct! The While keyword is used to create a loop.

20. What is the name of a special type of identifier that you can use to reference multiple program elements?

Constant
Variable
Container (CORRECT)
Identifier

Correct: You can use a container to reference multiple elements.

CONCLUSION – Final Activity and Quiz

In conclusion, this final module serves as the culmination of your learning journey, synthesizing knowledge from all previous modules through a comprehensive assessment and project. The 20 multiple-choice questions will test your grasp of the material, while the 20-point, peer-reviewed final project allows you to apply what you’ve learned by analyzing a job posting. Additionally, reviewing your peers’ projects based on a detailed rubric will enhance your understanding and foster a collaborative learning experience. This module aims to solidify your knowledge, sharpen your practical skills, and prepare you for real-world applications in your future career.

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