Software Development : Test Your Knowledge!

Question 1

JavaScript is a statically typed language.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for end-to-end communication and error recovery?

Accepted Answer

Transport Layer

Question 3

Which protocol is used to transfer web pages?

Accepted Answer

HTTP

Question 4

What is the primary function of the "presentation layer" in the OSI model?

Accepted Answer

Encrypting data for secure transmission

Question 5

What is the primary goal of the design phase in software development?

Accepted Answer

Creating detailed system specifications

Question 6

A compiler converts high-level code into machine code.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What does TCP stand for in networking?

Accepted Answer

Transmission Control Protocol

Question 8

Which of the following is a cybersecurity threat to NICs?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for routing data packets?

Accepted Answer

Network Layer

Question 10

What does the term "variable" mean in programming?

Accepted Answer

A storage location for data

Question 11

Which act regulates copyright protection for software?

Accepted Answer

The Copyright Designs and Patents Act, intellectual property of individuals

Question 12

In the TCP/IP model, which layer is responsible for error detection and recovery?

Accepted Answer

Transport Layer

Question 13

HTML is a programming language used to create the structure of web pages.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Python is a compiled language.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Git is a version control system that tracks changes to files in a project.True.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What is "refactoring" in software development?

Accepted Answer

Improving code without changing its behavior

Question 17

Which is an example of a low-level programming language?

Accepted Answer

Assembly

Question 18

What is the key difference between TCP and UDP?

Accepted Answer

TCP guarantees delivery of packets.

Question 19

What is an "algorithm" in programming?

Accepted Answer

A step-by-step problem-solving process

Question 20

Which concept allows multiple inheritance in Python?

Accepted Answer

Mixins

Question 21

The purpose of unit testing is to check individual units or components of the software to ensure they work as expected.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT part of the design phase?

Accepted Answer

Writing backend code

Question 23

What does DRY stand for in programming principles?

Accepted Answer

Don't Repeat Yourself, Don't Repeat Yourselves

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a NIC (Network Interface Card)?

Accepted Answer

Connecting a computer to a network

Question 25

Which sorting algorithm has the best average-case time complexity for large datasets?

Accepted Answer

Merge Sort

Question 26

SQL is used to design the user interface of a website.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Which statement about hashing algorithms is correct?

Accepted Answer

Hashes are deterministic.

Question 28

Which legislation covers unauthorized access to computer systems?

Accepted Answer

The Computer Misuse Act

Question 29

In Agile software development, what is a "sprint"?

Accepted Answer

A time-boxed iteration of work

Question 30

What is "pseudocode" commonly used for?

Accepted Answer

Designing algorithms

Software Development : Test Your Knowledge!

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Software Development : Test Your Knowledge!

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