Exam Study Guide

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Who is responsible for managing the project timeline and coordinating team efforts?
- A) UI/UX Designer
- B) Backend Developer
- C) Project Manager
- D) DevOps Engineer

Answer: C) Project Manager

2. Which team member is primarily responsible for implementing user interfaces?

- A) QA Engineer
- B) Frontend Developer
- C) System Designer
- D) Database Engineer

Answer: B) Frontend Developer

3. Who is in charge of setting up and maintaining continuous integration and deployment

pipelines?
- A) Backend Developer
- B) Project Manager
- C) DevOps Engineer
- D) UI/UX Designer

Answer: C) DevOps Engineer

4. Which role focuses on designing the overall architecture of the application?

- A) QA Engineer
- B) System Designer
- C) Frontend Developer
- D) Database Engineer

Answer: B) System Designer

5. What is a key responsibility of a Database Engineer?

- A) Designing user interfaces
- B) Writing backend APIs
- C) Ensuring data integrity and performance
- D) Conducting user research
 Answer: C) Ensuring data integrity and performance

6. Who is responsible for conducting user testing sessions to gather feedback on designs?
- A) Backend Developer
- B) Project Manager
- C) UI/UX Designer
- D) QA Engineer

Answer: C) UI/UX Designer

7. Which role is responsible for developing RESTful or GraphQL APIs?

- A) Frontend Developer
- B) Database Engineer
- C) Backend Developer
- D) DevOps Engineer

Answer: C) Backend Developer

8. What is a key task of a QA Engineer?

- A) Implementing frontend components
- B) Conducting manual and automated testing
- C) Managing database backups
- D) Designing the system architecture

Answer: B) Conducting manual and automated testing

9. Who facilitates communication between team members and resolves conflicts?

- A) System Designer
- B) Frontend Developer
- C) Project Manager
- D) QA Engineer

Answer: C) Project Manager

10. Which team member designs reusable components and modules for the application?
- A) System Designer
- B) UI/UX Designer
- C) Backend Developer
- D) DevOps Engineer

Answer: B) UI/UX Designer

Tools and Technologies

11. Which tool is commonly used for task management and tracking in software projects?
- A) Slack
- B) Jira
- C) Figma
- D) Git

Answer: B) Jira

12. What is the primary purpose of using Git in a software project?

- A) Designing user interfaces
- B) Version control and collaboration
- C) Monitoring application performance
- D) Conducting user research

Answer: B) Version control and collaboration

13. Which tool is typically used for creating wireframes and prototypes?
- A) Jenkins
- B) Slack
- C) Figma
- D) Supabase

Answer: C) Figma

14. What is the main use of Jenkins in a development project?

- A) User authentication
- B) Continuous integration and deployment
- C) API development
- D) Data management

Answer: B) Continuous integration and deployment

15. Which tool is used for team communication and collaboration?

- A) Jira
- B) Slack
- C) Git
- D) Figma

Answer: B) Slack

16. What is the primary use of React Native in mobile app development?
- A) Backend development
- B) Designing databases
 - C) Building cross-platform mobile applications
- D) Conducting user testing

Answer: C) Building cross-platform mobile applications

17. Which database management system is mentioned for backend services in the context?
- A) MySQL
- B) PostgreSQL
- C) MongoDB
- D) Supabase

Answer: C) MongoDB

18. What is the main function of Supabase in a software project?

- A) User interface design
- B) Backend services including database management and authentication
- C) Continuous integration and deployment
- D) Conducting manual testing

Answer: B) Backend services including database management and authentication

19. Which of the following is used for designing and developing user interfaces?
- A) Figma
- B) Jenkins
- C) Supabase
- D) Git

Answer: A) Figma

20. What is the main purpose of automated testing in software development?

- A) To ensure code quality and functionality
- B) To design user interfaces
- C) To manage project tasks
- D) To track performance metrics

Answer: A) To ensure code quality and functionality

Development and Testing

21. Which methodology is often followed for iterative and incremental software development?
- A) Waterfall
- B) Agile
- C) V-Model
- D) Spiral
 Answer: B) Agile

22. What is the goal of unit testing?

- A) To test the entire application end-to-end
- B) To test individual components or functions
- C) To design user interfaces
- D) To deploy the application to production

Answer: B) To test individual components or functions

23. Who typically performs integration testing?

- A) UI/UX Designer
- B) QA Engineer
- C) Backend Developer
- D) DevOps Engineer

**Answer: B) QA Engineer

24. Which tool is used for tracking and managing bugs?

- A) Slack
- B) Git
- C) Jira
- D) Figma

Answer: C) Jira

25. What is the purpose of conducting regression testing?

- A) To develop frontend components
- B) To ensure new changes don't break existing functionality
- C) To design database schemas
- D) To write technical specifications

Answer: B) To ensure new changes don't break existing functionality

26. Which type of testing is conducted to validate that the software meets business
requirements?
- A) Unit testing
- B) Integration testing
- C) User acceptance testing (UAT)
- D) Performance testing

Answer: C) User acceptance testing (UAT)

27. What is the primary purpose of conducting performance testing?
- A) To test user interface design
- B) To ensure the application can handle expected load
- C) To manage project tasks
- D) To write backend APIs

Answer: B) To ensure the application can handle expected load

28. Who is primarily responsible for writing and maintaining automated tests?
- A) UI/UX Designer
- B) Frontend Developer
- C) QA Engineer
- D) DevOps Engineer

Answer: C) QA Engineer

29. What is the main objective of manual testing?

- A) To automate build processes
- B) To identify bugs and issues through human interaction
- C) To manage database operations
- D) To design system architecture

Answer: B) To identify bugs and issues through human interaction

30. Which type of testing involves checking the functionality of individual components in
isolation?
- A) Integration testing
- B) Unit testing
- C) User acceptance testing
- D) Performance testing

Answer: B) Unit testing

Deployment and Monitoring

31. What is the first step in the deployment process?

- A) Set up monitoring
- B) Deploy to the production environment
- C) Set up CI/CD pipeline
- D) Automate backups

Answer: C) Set up CI/CD pipeline

32. Which tool is commonly used to automate the build and deployment process?
 - A) Git
- B) Jenkins
- C) MongoDB
- D) New Relic

Answer: B) Jenkins

33. What is the purpose of implementing monitoring in a software project?

- A) To automate build processes
- B) To track the app’s performance and health
- C) To manage database backups
- D) To write unit tests

Answer: B) To track the app’s performance and health

34. Which feature is part of the deployment plan to ensure data safety?
- A) JWT Implementation
- B) Automated backups
- C) Music Playback
- D) User Interface Design

Answer: B) Automated backups

35. What is the main goal of setting up a CI/CD pipeline?

- A) To design user interfaces
- B) To automate build and deployment processes
- C) To conduct user testing
- D) To manage database schema

Answer: B) To automate build and deployment processes

36. What is the role of New Relic in a development project?

- A) Version control
- B) User interface design
- C) Monitoring application performance
- D) Database management

Answer: C) Monitoring application performance

37. What is the primary use of Docker in software development?

- A) Designing user interfaces
- B) Creating and managing containerized applications
- C) Conducting manual testing
- D) Managing project tasks
 Answer: B) Creating and managing containerized applications

38. Which environment is typically used for final testing before deploying to production?
- A) Development environment
- B) Staging environment
- C) Local environment
- D) Continuous integration environment

Answer: B) Staging environment

39. What is the purpose of load testing?

- A) To test individual components
- B) To validate the application's ability to handle high traffic
- C) To manage database operations
- D) To write backend APIs

Answer: B) To validate the application's ability to handle high traffic

40. Which role is primarily responsible for deploying the application to production?
- A) Frontend Developer
- B) QA Engineer
- C) DevOps Engineer
- D) UI/UX Designer

Answer: C) DevOps Engineer

Agile Practices and Task Management

41. What is a common framework used in Agile development?

- A) Waterfall
- B) Scrum
- C) V-Model
- D) Spiral

Answer: B) Scrum

42. Which artifact is used in Scrum to track tasks and progress?

- A) Product Backlog
- B) Gantt Chart
- C) Kanban Board
- D) Burndown Chart

Answer: A) Product Backlog

43. What is a Sprint in Scrum methodology?
- A) A type of user story
- B) A timeframe within which tasks are completed
- C) A tool for continuous integration
- D) A test plan for QA

Answer: B) A timeframe within which tasks are completed

44. Who facilitates the daily stand-up meetings in a Scrum team?

- A) Product Owner
- B) Scrum Master
- C) QA Engineer
- D) Frontend Developer

Answer: B) Scrum Master

45. What is the primary role of the Product Owner in a Scrum team?
- A) Writing automated tests
- B) Managing the product backlog
- C) Conducting user research
- D) Designing system architecture

Answer: B) Managing the product backlog

46. Which meeting in Scrum focuses on process improvement and team collaboration?
- A) Sprint Planning
- B) Sprint Review
- C) Daily Stand-up
- D) Sprint Retrospective

Answer: D) Sprint Retrospective

47. What is the purpose of the Sprint Review meeting?

- A) To plan the next sprint
- B) To demonstrate the work done and get feedback
- C) To discuss process improvements
- D) To assign tasks to team members

Answer: B) To demonstrate the work done and get feedback

48. Who is responsible for ensuring that the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices?
- A) Product Owner
- B) Scrum Master
 - C) Project Manager
- D) QA Engineer

**Answer: B) Scrum Master

49. Which tool is often used to manage Agile project tasks and user stories?
- A) Git
- B) Slack
- C) Jira
- D) Jenkins

Answer: C) Jira

50. What is a user story in Agile methodology?

- A) A detailed test case
- B) A description of a software feature from an end-user perspective
- C) A design mockup
- D) A deployment script

Answer: B) A description of a software feature from an end-user perspective

Coding and Design Details

51. Which programming language is often used for backend development in web applications?
- A) HTML
- B) CSS
- C) Python
- D) SQL

Answer: C) Python

52. What does the MVC pattern stand for in software design?
- A) Model-View-Controller
- B) Model-View-Component
- C) Model-Verification-Controller
- D) Monitor-View-Controller

Answer: A) Model-View-Controller

53. Which CSS framework is commonly used for responsive web design?
- A) React
- B) Angular
- C) Bootstrap
- D) Vue
 Answer: C) Bootstrap

54. What is the purpose of a RESTful API?

- A) To design user interfaces
- B) To manage database schemas
- C) To enable communication between client and server
- D) To write unit tests

Answer: C) To enable communication between client and server

55. Which JavaScript framework is used for building mobile applications with a single
codebase?
- A) React Native
- B) Angular
- C) Vue.js
- D) jQuery

Answer: A) React Native

56. What is the role of a frontend developer in a project?

- A) To write backend services and APIs
- B) To manage the database
- C) To implement the visual elements that users interact with
- D) To set up CI/CD pipelines

Answer: C) To implement the visual elements that users interact with

57. Which HTML element is used to create a hyperlink?

- A) `<link>`
- B) `<a>`
- C) `<href>`
- D) `<url>`

**Answer: B) `<a>`

58. Which software development principle emphasizes writing tests before writing code?
- A) DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
- B) KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)
- C) TDD (Test-Driven Development)
- D) YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It)

**Answer: C) TDD (Test-Driven Development)

59. Which of the following is a popular library for state management in React applications?
- A) Redux
- B) Vuex
- C) Angular CLI
- D) Bootstrap

Answer: A) Redux

60. What is a key benefit of using component-based architecture in frontend development?

- A) Easier database management
- B) Improved test automation
- C) Reusability and maintainability of code
- D) Simplified server configuration

Answer: C) Reusability and maintainability of code

Environment Setup

61. Which tool is used to manage virtual environments in Python?

- A) npm
- B) pip
- C) venv
- D) Docker

Answer: C) venv

62. What is the primary purpose of using Docker in development?

- A) To create virtual machines
- B) To manage version control
- C) To containerize applications for consistency across environments
- D) To automate testing

Answer: C) To containerize applications for consistency across environments

63. Which file is commonly used to define dependencies in a Node.js project?

- A) `requirements.txt`
- B) `composer.json`
- C) `package.json`
- D) `Gemfile`

Answer: C) `package.json`

64. What is the purpose of a `.gitignore` file in a Git repository?

- A) To track changes in files
 - B) To specify files and directories to ignore in version control
- C) To configure CI/CD pipelines
- D) To define project dependencies

**Answer: B) To specify files and directories to ignore in version control

65. Which command is used to install packages from a `requirements.txt` file in Python?
- A) `npm install`
- B) `pip install -r`
- C) `bundle install`
- D) `composer install`

**Answer: B) `pip install -r`

66. What is a key advantage of using virtual environments in development?

- A) Easier deployment
- B) Isolation of project dependencies
- C) Improved performance
- D) Enhanced security

Answer: B) Isolation of project dependencies

67.Which configuration management tool is often used to automate server setup and
deployment?
- A) Git
- B) Jenkins
- C) Ansible
- D) Docker

Answer: C) Ansible

68. What is the purpose of a `Docker

file`?
- A) To configure virtual environments
- B) To define the instructions to build a Docker image
- C) To manage database schemas
- D) To write unit tests

Answer: B) To define the instructions to build a Docker image

69. Which tool is used to manage environment variables in a Node.js project?

- A) npm
- B) dotenv
 - C) pip
- D) Docker

Answer: B) dotenv

70. What is the primary function of `npm` in a JavaScript project?

- A) To manage dependencies and packages
- B) To write unit tests
- C) To configure CI/CD pipelines
- D) To deploy the application

Answer: A) To manage dependencies and packages

Coding Practices and Security

71. What is the purpose of code review in a development process?

- A) To design user interfaces
- B) To deploy code to production
- C) To identify bugs and improve code quality
- D) To manage project tasks

Answer: C) To identify bugs and improve code quality

72. Which practice helps in maintaining code quality and preventing errors?
- A) Writing unit tests
- B) Using a linter
- C) Conducting code reviews
- D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

73. Which type of testing focuses on the security of the application?

- A) Unit testing
- B) Integration testing
- C) Penetration testing
- D) Performance testing

Answer: C) Penetration testing

74. What is the main benefit of using a version control system like Git?
- A) Improved performance
- B) Easier project management
- C) Collaboration and version tracking
- D) Automated deployment
 Answer: C) Collaboration and version tracking

75. Which principle states that code should be easy to read and understand?
- A) DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
- B) KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)
- C) YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It)
- D) SOLID principles

Answer: B) KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

76. What is the primary goal of implementing HTTPS in a web application?

- A) Improved performance
- B) Enhanced security through encryption
- C) Easier user interface design
- D) Better SEO

Answer: B) Enhanced security through encryption

77. Which type of attack does input validation help prevent?

- A) Denial of Service (DoS)
- B) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- C) Phishing
- D) Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

Answer: B) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

78. What is the purpose of using a linter in a development project?

- A) To write unit tests
- B) To check code for errors and enforce coding standards
- C) To deploy code to production
- D) To manage project dependencies

Answer: B) To check code for errors and enforce coding standards

79. Which practice involves regularly merging changes from multiple developers into a shared
repository?
- A) Continuous Integration
- B) Continuous Deployment
- C) Code Review
- D) Unit Testing

Answer: A) Continuous Integration

80. What is the purpose of dependency injection in software development?
- A) To improve performance
- B) To manage project tasks
- C) To increase testability and flexibility of code
- D) To design user interfaces

Answer: C) To increase testability and flexibility of code

Advanced Topics

81. Which design pattern is used to provide a simplified interface to a complex subsystem?
- A) Singleton
- B) Factory
- C) Facade
- D) Observer

Answer: C) Facade

82. What is the primary benefit of using microservices architecture?

- A) Simplified user interface design
- B) Improved database management
- C) Scalability and maintainability
- D) Enhanced security

Answer: C) Scalability and maintainability

83. What is the purpose of using GraphQL in an API?

- A) To simplify frontend development
- B) To provide a more flexible and efficient way to query data
- C) To improve database performance
- D) To enhance user authentication

Answer: B) To provide a more flexible and efficient way to query data

84. Which principle of Object-Oriented Design states that a class should have only one reason
to change?
- A) Open/Closed Principle
- B) Liskov Substitution Principle
- C) Single Responsibility Principle
- D) Interface Segregation Principle

Answer: C) Single Responsibility Principle

85. What is the role of a proxy server in a network?

 - A) To store and manage data
- B) To handle client requests and responses to/from other servers
- C) To design user interfaces
- D) To automate deployment processes

**Answer: B) To handle client requests and responses to/from other servers

86. Which algorithm is commonly used for encrypting data?

- A) SHA-256
- B) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
- C) MD5
- D) RSA

Answer: B) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

87. What is the main advantage of using serverless architecture?

- A) Simplified user interface design
- B) Reduced operational overhead
- C) Improved database management
- D) Enhanced unit testing

Answer: B) Reduced operational overhead

88. What does the term "infrastructure as code" (IaC) refer to?
- A) Writing code for user interfaces
- B) Managing infrastructure through configuration files
- C) Automating database operations
- D) Writing automated tests

Answer: B) Managing infrastructure through configuration files

89. What is the primary purpose of using a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
- A) To manage project tasks
- B) To improve the speed and reliability of content delivery
- C) To conduct performance testing
- D) To write backend APIs

Answer: B) To improve the speed and reliability of content delivery

90. Which type of database is designed for high-speed transactions and horizontal scaling?
- A) Relational Database
- B) NoSQL Database
- C) Graph Database
- D) In-Memory Database
 Answer: B) NoSQL Database

Ethics and Professional Practices

91. What is a key principle of ethical software development?**

- A) Prioritizing performance over security
- B) Ensuring accessibility for all users
- C) Ignoring user feedback
- D) Minimizing documentation

Answer: B) Ensuring accessibility for all users

92. Which practice helps in maintaining user privacy and data security?
- A) Using plain text for passwords
- B) Implementing encryption and access controls
- C) Sharing user data with third parties without consent
- D) Ignoring security vulnerabilities

Answer: B) Implementing encryption and access controls

93. What is the main goal of implementing GDPR compliance in a software project?
- A) To enhance user interface design
- B) To ensure data protection and privacy for users in the EU
- C) To improve performance
- D) To simplify deployment

Answer: B) To ensure data protection and privacy for users in the EU

94. Which term describes the practice of providing equal access and opportunity to people with
diverse abilities?
- A) Scalability
- B) Accessibility
- C) Responsiveness
- D) Maintainability

Answer: B) Accessibility

95. What is an important consideration when designing for accessibility?

- A) Using complex and detailed visuals
- B) Ensuring high contrast and keyboard navigability
- C) Minimizing documentation
- D) Prioritizing aesthetics over functionality
 Answer: B) Ensuring high contrast and keyboard navigability

96. Which principle of professional ethics emphasizes honesty and transparency in software
development?
- A) Confidentiality
- B) Integrity
- C) Autonomy
- D) Justice

Answer: B) Integrity

97. What is the main responsibility of a software developer regarding user data?
- A) Sharing data with third parties
- B) Ensuring data security and privacy
- C) Ignoring data breaches
- D) Minimizing documentation

Answer: B) Ensuring data security and privacy

98. Which practice involves keeping stakeholders informed about project progress and
challenges?
- A) Code Review
- B) Continuous Integration
- C) Regular Reporting
- D) Unit Testing

Answer: C) Regular Reporting

99. What is the ethical concern

with using biased algorithms in software applications?
- A) Improved performance
- B) Enhanced user experience
- C) Unfair and discriminatory outcomes
- D) Simplified testing

Answer: C) Unfair and discriminatory outcomes

100. Which principle focuses on designing software that can be easily extended and
maintained?
- A) DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
- B) YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It)
- C) SOLID principles
- D) KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)
Answer: C) SOLID principles