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Introduction to Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Foundational concepts of software development and programming lifecycle

coding technology computer science

12 Questions Easy Ages 11+ Oct 18, 2026

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1 What is the term for a mistake in a computer program's code that causes it to behave unexpectedly?

A Glitch
B Bug
C Crash
D Virus

2 What is the process of identifying and removing errors from computer hardware or software?

A Compiling
B Debugging
C Encoding
D Formatting

3 Which phase of the software development lifecycle involves writing the actual code?

A Design
B Implementation
C Testing
D Deployment

4 What is a step-by-step procedure or set of rules followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations?

A Algorithm
B Variable
C Syntax
D Compiler

5 What does the acronym 'UI' stand for in software engineering?

A Universal Input
B User Interface
C Unit Integration
D Utility Item

6 What is the primary function of a compiler in software engineering?

A To translate source code into machine code
B To draw graphics on the screen
C To store user passwords securely
D To fix bugs automatically

7 In programming, what is a variable used for?

A To display an image
B To store data values
C To connect to the internet
D To shut down the computer

8 What is the purpose of 'comments' in a computer program?

A To speed up the program
B To make the code look colorful
C To explain code to human readers
D To delete old files

9 Which of these is a widely used high-level programming language?

A Python
B Keyboard
C Monitor
D Processor

10 What is the first step in the software development process?

A Writing code
B Testing
C Requirements analysis
D Marketing

11 Which component of a computer system is responsible for running software instructions?

A Hard drive
B CPU
C Power supply
D Mouse

12 What does 'source code' refer to?

A The compiled version of a program
B The human-readable instructions written by a programmer
C The hardware instructions for a motherboard
D The data stored on a web server

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