D284A ITSW 2226
Software Engineering
Objective Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following deployment models is most suitable
for an e-commerce application handling high traffic?
A) Single-server deployment
B) Cloud deployment
C) On-premises deployment
D) Peer-to-peer deployment
Correct ANS: B) Cloud deployment
Rationale: Cloud deployment offers scalability and flexibility,
making it suitable for applications with varying traffic loads like
e-commerce.
2. What is the primary purpose of Continuous Integration (CI) in
software development?
A) To deploy code to production automatically
B) To combine code changes into a shared repository frequently
C) To design the user interface
D) To write unit tests
Correct ANS: B) To combine code changes into a shared
repository frequently
©2024/2025
, Rationale: CI focuses on integrating code from multiple
developers frequently to detect issues early.
3. Which technology is often used for orchestrating
containerized applications?
A) Kubernetes
B) Docker Compose
C) Vagrant
D) Ansible
Correct ANS: A) Kubernetes
Rationale: Kubernetes is a leading platform for automating
deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers
across clusters.
4. In a microservices architecture, which of the following is a
key advantage?
A) Easier database management
B) Enhanced scalability and resilience
C) Single technology stack
D) Centralized logging
Correct ANS: B) Enhanced scalability and resilience
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Microservices can be scaled independently,
improving flexibility and fault tolerance.
5. What type of software testing focuses specifically on the
performance characteristics of an application?
A) Functional testing
B) Regression testing
C) Performance testing
D) Unit testing
Correct ANS: C) Performance testing
Rationale: Performance testing evaluates how a system or
application performs under workload conditions.
6. Which of the following is NOT a common method for
handling web application security?
A) Input validation
B) Role-based access control
C) SQL Injection
D) Secure socket layer (SSL)
Correct ANS: C) SQL Injection
Rationale: SQL Injection is a type of attack; it is a
vulnerability, not a method for handling security.
©2024/2025
Software Engineering
Objective Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following deployment models is most suitable
for an e-commerce application handling high traffic?
A) Single-server deployment
B) Cloud deployment
C) On-premises deployment
D) Peer-to-peer deployment
Correct ANS: B) Cloud deployment
Rationale: Cloud deployment offers scalability and flexibility,
making it suitable for applications with varying traffic loads like
e-commerce.
2. What is the primary purpose of Continuous Integration (CI) in
software development?
A) To deploy code to production automatically
B) To combine code changes into a shared repository frequently
C) To design the user interface
D) To write unit tests
Correct ANS: B) To combine code changes into a shared
repository frequently
©2024/2025
, Rationale: CI focuses on integrating code from multiple
developers frequently to detect issues early.
3. Which technology is often used for orchestrating
containerized applications?
A) Kubernetes
B) Docker Compose
C) Vagrant
D) Ansible
Correct ANS: A) Kubernetes
Rationale: Kubernetes is a leading platform for automating
deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers
across clusters.
4. In a microservices architecture, which of the following is a
key advantage?
A) Easier database management
B) Enhanced scalability and resilience
C) Single technology stack
D) Centralized logging
Correct ANS: B) Enhanced scalability and resilience
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Microservices can be scaled independently,
improving flexibility and fault tolerance.
5. What type of software testing focuses specifically on the
performance characteristics of an application?
A) Functional testing
B) Regression testing
C) Performance testing
D) Unit testing
Correct ANS: C) Performance testing
Rationale: Performance testing evaluates how a system or
application performs under workload conditions.
6. Which of the following is NOT a common method for
handling web application security?
A) Input validation
B) Role-based access control
C) SQL Injection
D) Secure socket layer (SSL)
Correct ANS: C) SQL Injection
Rationale: SQL Injection is a type of attack; it is a
vulnerability, not a method for handling security.
©2024/2025
