Exam 7: Software Engineering

Explain why inheritance may not be the best way of implementing generalizations among classes.

Identify two forms of inter-module coupling. ______________________ ______________________

Explain the distinction between structure charts and class diagrams.

Which of the following is most likely an example of a many-to-many relationship? A) Subscribers and magazines B) Birth dates and people C) Planets and their moons D) Dinner guests and table settings

In each case below indicate whether the activity relates to a sequence diagram or a dataflow diagram. A.___________________ Identifying messages passed between objects B.___________________ Identifying how data items are combined to produce new items C.___________________ Identifying how tasks are performed via object interactions D.___________________ Identifying how information and leaves a system

As a general rule,one should strive to ____________________ (maximize or minimize)coupling between modules and to ____________________ (maximize or minimize)cohesion within modules.

Explain the distinction between open-source development and beta testing.

Which of the following is least related to the Pareto principle? A) When it rains, it pours. B) Birds of a feather flock together. C) Better late than never.

Based on the structure chart below,in which module does the data item w originate? ____________

In each case below indicate whether the phrase relates to coupling or cohesion. A.___________________ The interaction between modules B.___________________ Passing data from one module to another C.___________________ Ensuring that a module performs a unique task in its entirety

Which of the following is a form of glass-box testing? A) Basis path testing B) Boundary value analysis C) Beta testing

For the following class diagram: A.What kind of relationship is noted between Customer and Account? __________ B.What kind of relationship is noted between Bank and Account? __________ C.What kind of relationship is noted between Checking and Account? __________ D.What are the instance variables of Account? __________ E.What are the instance variables of Checking? __________ F.What are the methods of Savings? __________ G.What instance variable could be added to Customer? __________

Identify the stage of software development in which each of the following activities is performed. A._____________________ Programming is conducted. B._____________________ Class diagrams are drawn. C._____________________ User needs are analyzed.

Which of the following is the oldest approach to software development? A) Component architecture B) Waterfall model C) Open-source development D) Extreme programming