Software Engineering Mcqs Practice Test

Question 1

The RUP is normally described from three perspectives-dynamic, static & practice.What does static perspective do ?

Accepted Answer

A. It shows the process activities that are enacted

Question 2

Choose an internal software quality from given below________________________?

Accepted Answer

C. reusability

Question 3

How is Incremental Model different from Spiral Model ?

Accepted Answer

A. Progress can be measured for Incremental Model

Question 4

How is WINWIN Spiral Model different from Spiral Model ?

Accepted Answer

B. It defines a set of negotiation activities at the beginning of each pass around the spiral

Question 5

What is the major advantage of using Incremental Model ?

Accepted Answer

D. Easier to test and debug & It is used when there is a need to get a product to the market early

Question 6

The spiral model was originally proposed by____________________?

Accepted Answer

B. Barry Boehm

Question 7

The fundamental notions of software engineering does not account for ?

Accepted Answer

D. Software Validation

Question 8

SDLC stands for_____________________?

Accepted Answer

A. Software Development Life Cycle

Question 9

RAD Model has__________________?

Accepted Answer

C. 5 phases

Question 10

Which one of the following is not a phase of Prototyping Model ?

Accepted Answer

B. Coding

Question 11

What is the major drawback of using RAD Model ?

Accepted Answer

D. Increases reusability of components, Highly specialized & skilled developers/designers are required

Question 12

Which model can be selected if user is involved in all the phases of SDLC ?

Accepted Answer

C. RAD Model

Question 13

Build & Fix Model is suitable for programming exercises of ______________ LOC (Line of Code)?

Accepted Answer

A. 100-200

Question 14

Which one of the following models is not suitable for accommodating any change ?

Accepted Answer

D. Waterfall Model

Question 15

Which of these does not affect different types of software as a whole ?

Accepted Answer

B. Flexibility

Question 16

Which of these software engineering activities are not a part of software processes ?

Accepted Answer

A. Software dependence

Question 17

Which of these does not account for software failure ?

Accepted Answer

C. Increasing Supply

Question 18

The reason for software bugs and failures is due to _____________________?

Accepted Answer

C. Both Software companies and Developers

Question 19

As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get cancelled before they are completed, 53% overrun their cost estimates by an average of 189% and for every 100 projects, there are 94 restarts”.What is the reason for these statistics ?

Accepted Answer

A. Lack of adequate training in software engineering

Question 20

Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with reference to one of the eight principles as per the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics ?

Accepted Answer

B. Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible