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software engineering MCQs

Practise multiple-choice questions from software engineering for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

software engineering Mcqs

1. software metrics 2. software modelling 3. advanced software engineering 4. software processes models software development 5. requirement engineering 6. basics of software engineering 7. software reliability and fault tolerance 8. architectural design 9. software evolution 10. dependability and security 11. software engineering types 12. software design 13. software testing and quality management 14. software management 15. design and implementation

Software Engineering MCQs: Study Guide

Software engineering questions test processes, requirements, design, testing, quality, maintenance and project management. Many distractors sound reasonable, so precise definitions and the purpose of each practice matter.

Topics to revise

Software processes
Requirements engineering
Architecture and design
Testing techniques
Quality assurance
Configuration management
Project management
Maintenance and evolution

How to prepare

Compare related concepts in a table, connect each technique to the problem it solves, and practise scenario-based questions. Where terminology varies between references, learn the definition used by the syllabus or recommended text.

Common questions

How do I handle similar software engineering terms?

Compare their purpose, inputs, outputs and lifecycle stage instead of memorising definitions separately.

Are process-model questions purely factual?

Some are definitional, but scenario questions often ask which model or practice best fits stated constraints.

1. Identify the disadvantage of Spiral Model?
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A. Strong approval and documentation control

B. Additional Functionality can be added at a later date

C. High amount of risk analysis

D. Doesnt work well for smaller projects

2. Choose the correct statement on how NFRs integrates with Rational Unified Process ?
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A. System responds within 4 seconds on average to remote user requests and changes in the environment

B. System responds within 4 seconds on average to local user requests and changes in the environment

C. All of the mentioned

D. None of the mentioned

3. Purpose of process is to deliver software________________?
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A. in time

B. with acceptable quality

C. that is cost efficient

D. both in time & with acceptable quality

4. What is a Software ____________________ ?
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A. Software is set of programs, documentation & configuration of data

B. None of the mentioned

C. Software is documentation and configuration of data

D. Software is set of programs

5. Select the option that suits the Manifesto for Agile Software Development________________?
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A. Working software

B. Customer collaboration

C. Individuals and interactions

D. All of the mentioned

6. Requirements Analysis is an Iterative Process ?
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A. FALSE

B. True

7. The fundamental notions of software engineering does not account for ?
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A. Software Security

B. Software reuse

C. Software Validation

D. Software processes

8. Which one of the following is a functional requirement ?
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A. Portability

B. None of the mentioned

C. Robustness

D. Maintainability

9. QFD works best if it has management commitment?
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A. True

B. FALSE

10. Which one of the following is not a software process quality ?
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A. Portability

B. Productivity

C. Timeliness

D. Visibility

11. The Incremental Model is a result of combination of elements of which two models?
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A. Linear Model & Prototyping Model

B. Build & FIX Model & Waterfall Model

C. Linear Model & RAD Model

D. Waterfall Model & RAD Model

12. The requirements that result from requirements analysis are typically expressed from one of three perspectives or views.WhaT is that perspective or view ?
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A. User

B. Physical

C. Non-Functional

D. Developer

13. Choose the disadvantage of using SSM as an elicitation technique ?
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A. SSM is suitable for new systems

B. It incorporates human element into design

C. SSM is in its infant stage

D. Standard methodologies like Role Exploration, Issue Resolution and Reorganization support SSM

14. What of the following is not an output of a JAD session ?
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A. UML diagrams

B. Context Diagrams

C. ER model

D. DFDs

15. Which model in system modelling depicts the dynamic behaviour of the system ?
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A. Behavioral Model

B. Data Model

C. Object Model

D. Context Model

16. Processes for evolving a software product depend on __________________?
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A. Type of software to be maintained

B. Skills and experience of the people involved

C. Development processes used

D. All of the mentioned

17. Efficiency in a software product does not include ____________________?
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A. responsiveness

B. licensing

C. memory utilization

D. processing time

18. Which phase of the RUP is used to establish a business case for the system ?
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A. Construction

B. Inception

C. Transition

D. Elaboration

19. Choose an internal software quality from given below________________________?
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A. usability

B. reliability

C. reusability

D. scalability

20. Which of the following 4GLs invented at IBM and subsequently adopted by ANSI and ISO as the standard language for managing structured data?
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A. SQL

B. PROLOG

C. C

D. JAVA

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