Multiple choice technology testing

The software engineer's role in tool selection is

  1. To identify, evaluate, and rank tools, and recommend tools to managemen

  2. To determine what kind of tool is needed, then find it and buy it

  3. To initiate the tool search and present a case to management

  4. To identify, evaluate and select the tools

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Software engineers typically identify, evaluate, and rank tools but recommend them to management rather than making the final selection decision themselves, as tool acquisition usually requires management approval and budget authorization. Option B oversimplifies the process, and option D incorrectly suggests engineers have final selection authority.