Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 11
Q421:
Complex processing can result from which of the following?
A. Incomplete transactions
B. Missing data values
C. Failed validations
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q422:
Which of the following describes the ease of installation according to the provided criteria?
A. No setup required
B. Special setup required
C. Conversion and installation requirements are provided
D. Automated conversion tools provided
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q423:
A characteristic of an application designed for multiple sites is that it:
A. Operates only under identical hardware environments
B. Operates under similar software environments
C. Supports different hardware/software environments
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 11
Q424:
The application provides an online update for major internal logical files. What score does it receive?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q425:
Which of the following is an example of a system with operational ease?
A. Requires operator intervention for recovery
B. Minimizes the need for tape mounts
C. Designed for unattended operation
D. Both B and C
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q426:
A flexible query and report facility that can handle complex requests is scored how?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 11
Q427:
If the application minimizes the need for manual intervention, it can be categorized under:
A. Conversion and installation ease
B. Operational ease
C. Multiple site support
D. Reusability
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q428:
The function point count is adjusted by the value adjustment factor (VAF) which is calculated as:
A. VAF = 0.75 + DI/100
B. VAF = 0.65 + DI/100
C. VAF = 0.5 + DI/100
D. VAF = DI/100
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q429:
The need for tape mounts is minimized under which of the following?
A. Operational ease
B. Installation ease
C. Complex processing
D. Reusability
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q430:
In terms of software system design, reusability is achieved by:
A. Designing the application for a specific user
B. Documenting code for reuse
C. Using hard-coded solutions
D. Minimizing code complexity
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q431:
The system provides online updates with high-volume recovery. What does this imply?
A. Complex recovery procedures
B. Easy recovery procedures
C. No recovery needed
D. No backup procedures
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q432:
A software system with flexible query facilities is designed to handle:
A. Simple requests
B. Average complexity requests
C. Complex requests
D. All types of requests
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q433:
An application that requires no operator intervention after startup is considered:
A. Operational ease
B. Installation ease
C. Multiple site support
D. Reusability
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q434:
Which of the following is not a characteristic of complex processing?
A. Sensitive control
B. Extensive logical processing
C. Much exception processing
D. No input/output possibilities
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q435:
When an application is designed to be reused in other applications, it is categorized under:
A. Reusability
B. Operational ease
C. Multiple sites
D. Installation ease
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q436:
The adjusted function point count depends on:
A. Unadjusted function points only
B. General system characteristics and VAF
C. Only the system's operational characteristics
D. Both A and B
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 12
Q437:
What is the primary focus of software project management?
A. Productivity and quality metrics
B. Project design
C. Testing strategies
D. Cost management
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 12
Q438:
What does measurement help to identify in a process?
A. Quality of the output
B. Problem areas
C. Product design
D. Team productivity
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 12
Q439:
According to Lord Kelvin, what is necessary to know something scientifically?
A. Ability to express in numbers
B. Theoretical understanding
C. Observation of trends
D. Intuitive knowledge
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 12
Q440:
What is an example of a software measure?
A. Size of a software product
B. Number of errors in code
C. Testing time
D. Coding standards
Correct Answer:
A