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Software Engineering · Deployment, hosting & dev tools

7 questions · 25 marks · 1 paper

Answer key

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper

Software Engineering

Deployment, hosting & dev tools

Official Paper

Examination Instructions & Guidelines

Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
MSQ: One or more options correct. Select all to score.
Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.

Q1MCQ3 Marks·Choose one option
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A software company is preparing to launch a new product that collects user data. Who should be responsible for ensuring that the company’s privacy policies comply with regulations?
1. AData Scientists
2. BEthics and Policy Specialists
3. CEngineering Managers
4. DSupport Team
Q2MCQ3 Marks·Choose one option
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A junior developer is stuck on a programming issue and needs guidance. The developer prefers a platform where experienced professionals can provide solutions, along with links to additional learning resources. Which platform should the developer use?
1. ASlack
2. BStack Overflow
3. CGitHub Pages
4. DJIRA
Q3MCQ3 Marks·Choose one option
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A growing e-commerce startup is looking for an infrastructure solution that provides the highest performance for its online store. Cost is not a concern, but they need complete control over their servers. Which hosting option should they choose?
1. ABare Metal Servers
2. BInfrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
3. CPlatform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
4. DNone of these
Q4MCQ4 Marks·Choose one option
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A software company wants to build a structured and maintainable web application efficiently. Which of the following would be the best option for them?
1. AUsing a basic text editor
2. BWriting everything from scratch without any pre-built structure
3. CUsing a web application framework like Flask
4. DAvoiding frameworks to reduce dependencies
Q5MSQ4 Marks·Choose all correct options
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A company is releasing a major update to its web application. What are the benefits of using a staging environment before production deployment?
1. AIt helps identify configuration issues before going live
2. BIt allows users to interact with new features in a real environment
3. CIt prevents performance testing before making the application live
4. DIt ensures that the production environment remains stable
Q6MSQ4 Marks·Choose all correct options
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Which of the following statements about Versioned Deployment are true?
1. AUsers can choose which version they want
2. BOnly the latest version is kept alive
3. COlder versions are removed immediately after an update
4. DRequires maintaining multiple versions
Q7MSQ4 Marks·Choose all correct options
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Which of the following tasks are best suited for task queues?
1. ASending bulk notifications to users
2. BRendering a webpage with static content
3. CProcessing large database updates asynchronously
4. DExecuting HTTP requests in real-time

Official Key

Master Answer Key & Explanations

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Reveal Key

Q1B

Q2B

Q3A

Q4C

Q5A, D

Q6A, D

Q7A, C

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