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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

221. A graphical technique for finding if changes and variation in metrics data are meaningful is known as_________________?
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A. All of the mentioned

B. DRE (Defect Removal Efficiency)

C. Control Chart

D. Function points analysis

222. In what type of coupling, the complete data structure is passed from one module to another ?
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A. Control Coupling

B. External Coupling

C. Content Coupling

D. Stamp Coupling

223. Which of the following is a Strategy to achieve Software diversity ?
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A. Explicit specification of different algorithms

B. Different design methods and tools

C. All of the mentioned

D. Different programming languages

224. Selective retest techniques may be more economical than the retest-alltechnique.How many selective retest techniques are there?
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A. five

B. three

C. two

D. four

225. Degree to which design specifications are followed in manufacturing the product is called_________________?
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A. Quality Assurance

B. Quality Control

C. Quality of conformance

D. None of the mentioned

226. _______________ measures the ability of a regression test selection technique to handle realistic applications ?
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A. Precision

B. Inclusiveness

C. Efficiency

D. Generality

227. The modification of the software to match changes in the ever changing environment, falls under which category of software maintenance ?
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A. Perfective

B. Preventive

C. Adaptive

D. Corrective

228. Usability in metric analysis is defined as the degree to which the software_________________?
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A. makes optimal use of system resources

B. none of the mentioned

C. is easy to use

D. stated needs

229. Statement and branch coverage metrics are part of______________________?
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A. Analysis Model

B. Design Model

C. Testing

D. Source Code

230. CMM stands for_____________________?
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A. Capability Maturity Module

B. Conservative Maturity Model

C. Capability Management Module

D. Capability Maturity Model

231. In Design phase, which is the primary area of concern ?
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A. Architecture

B. Data

C. All of the mentioned

D. Interface

232. What is a tangible output of an activity that is predicted in a project plan ?
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A. Process

B. Condition

C. Activity

D. Deliverable

233. Which of the following is not an option to achieve reliable cost and effort estimate ?
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A. Use one or more empirical models for software cost and effort estimation

B. The ability to translate the size estimate into human effort, calendar time, and dollars

C. Base estimates on similar projects that have already been completed

D. Use relatively simple decomposition techniques to generate project cost and effort estimates

234. According to ISO 9001, the causes of nonconforming product should be____________________?
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A. deleted

B. eliminated

C. eliminated and identified

D. identified

235. Which of the following is a function of CASE Tool ?
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A. All of the mentioned

B. Maintaining the data dictionary

C. Supporting Structured analysis and design (SA/SD)

D. Checking whether DFDs are balanced or not

236. Which of the following are parameters involved in computing the total cost of a software development project ?
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A. Travel and training costs

B. Effort costs

C. Hardware and software costs

D. All of the mentioned

237. An impersonation of an authorised user is an example of a security threat ?
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A. TRUE

B. False

238. What is not included in prevention costs ?
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A. formal technical reviews

B. quality planning

C. equipment calibration and maintenance

D. test equipment

239. The records of each patient that is receiving or has received treatment resembles which security concept ?
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A. Vulnerability

B. Control

C. Threat

D. Asset

240. Which of the following is not categorized under Component-Level Design Metrics ?
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A. Morphology Metrics

B. Complexity Metrics

C. Coupling Metrics

D. Cohesion Metrics

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