Software Engineering mock exam
Higher School Certificate Examination - Software Engineering. Sit it in one block, time yourself with the on-screen clock, then self-mark against the model answers.
NESA source: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/tas/software-engineering-12
Structure unverified
Software Engineering is a new HSC course (first examined in 2024) that replaced Software Design and Development. The structure mirrors the standard NESA technology paper shape: objective response, short answer, and extended response. Confirm the current year's specification with NESA before treating this as exam-accurate.
Paper at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I - Objective response | 20 | 20 | 35 min |
| Section II - Short answer | 10 | 60 | 105 min |
| Section III - Extended response | 2 | 20 | 40 min |
Before you start
We do not yet have enough question pool depth in this subject to fill every section without repetition. You will see some items twice. Sit it anyway to practise pacing.