This set of Software Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Software Monitoring”.
1. Why is software difficult to build ?
a) Controlled changes
b) Lack of reusability
c) Lack of monitoring
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: Monitoring is a key aspect which requires much attention for a successful build.
2. Which of the following is not a conflict in software development team?
a) Simultaneous updates
b) Shared and common code
c) Versions
d) Graphics issues
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Explanation: These are part of design, which can be handled by the design team.
3. Which of the following lasts for the duration of the project and covers the development process?
a) Monitoring all key parameters like cost, schedule, risks
b) Taking corrective actions when needed
c) Providing information on the development process in terms of metrics
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: None.
4. Which of the following is not a typical environment in communication facilitation ?
a) Multiple teams
b) Multiple user groups
c) Multiple fests
d) Multiple locations
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Explanation: The answer is not related to the question.
5. Which of the following is a software process ?
a) Analysis and design
b) Configuration and management
c) Business modeling
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: None.
6. Which of the following is not included in Issues Meetings?
a) Issues gathered the day before
b) Regular schedule of meeting
c) Discussion with business
d) Attendance
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Explanation: Discussion with business is planning in QA Meetings.
7. Which of the following is not a part of Software Configuration Management Basics?
a) Identification
b) Version
c) Auditing and Reviewing
d) Status Accounting
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Explanation: None.
8. What is a collection of software elements treated as a unit for the purposes of SCM?
a) Software Configuration Item
b) Baseline
c) Configuration
d) Configuration Control Board
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Explanation: Software Configuration Item is a collection of software elements treated as a unit for the purposes of SCM.
9. What is one or more software configuration items that have been formally reviewed and agreed upon and serve as a basis for further development?
a) Configuration
b) Baseline
c) Software
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: Baseline – One or more software configuration items that have been formally reviewed and agreed upon and serve as a basis for further development.
10. What is validating the completeness of a product?
a) Identification
b) Software
c) Auditing and Reviewing
d) Status Accounting
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Explanation: Auditing and Reviewing is validating the completeness of a product and that SCM procedures are being followed.
11. What is group with the responsibility for reviewing and approving changes to baselines?
a) Software Configuration Item
b) Baseline
c) Configuration
d) Configuration Control Board
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Explanation: Configuration Control Board (CCB) is the group with the responsibility for reviewing and approving changes to baselines.
12. In many settings PM is a center of communication hub
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: None.
13. What is a specific instance of a baseline or configuration item?
a) Software
b) Configuration
c) Version
d) Status Accounting
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Explanation: Even the smallest development projects should utilize some sort of version and baseline control tool.
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