Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 15
Q541:
The number of projects analyzed in the example for determining process stability is _______.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 30
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 15
Q542:
The rule where "four out of five successive values lie more than one standard deviation away from the mean" suggests the process is _______.
A. In control
B. Out of control
C. Efficient
D. Stable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 15
Q543:
The main variable measured in the individual control chart is _______.
A. Standard deviation
B. Average metric value
C. Moving range
D. Control limits
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q544:
Which of the following can be used to track defects reported and fixed in a project?
A. Control charts
B. Bar graphs
C. Defect management tools
D. Gantt charts
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q545:
A good metric system for project control should be __________.
A. Simple and cheap
B. Simple and expensive
C. Complex and expensive
D. Complex and cheap
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q546:
If the gap between defects reported and defects fixed is increasing, the product is in a __________ condition.
A. Stable
B. Unstable
C. Good
D. Excellent
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q547:
Plotting defects reported against the number of use cases run can help determine if __________.
A. The testing team is underperforming
B. Requirements are unclear
C. The design is too complex
D. The product is in the final stage
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q548:
The gap between defects reported and defects fixed shows the __________.
A. Number of defects left to fix
B. Number of test cases run
C. Amount of work completed
D. Size of the project
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q549:
If the defects at any given point are less than the lower control limit, it may indicate __________.
A. The testing team is performing well
B. The testing coverage is inadequate
C. The defects are too few
D. The product is error-free
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q550:
What is indicated if defects exceed the upper control limit?
A. Testing is thorough
B. Design and coding are inadequate
C. Testing coverage is sufficient
D. The product is stable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q551:
A frequent occurrence of ripple defects in a product indicates __________.
A. Tight coupling and poor maintainability
B. Well-structured design
C. Improved coding practices
D. Good quality testing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q552:
If many defects are reported by the testing team but are later resolved as "not-a-defect," it could indicate __________.
A. Inconsistent interpretation of requirements
B. Good requirements documentation
C. Thorough defect resolution process
D. Effective communication between teams
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q553:
A good project management metric system should provide __________ for management.
A. Little value
B. High value at a low cost
C. Excessive complexity
D. High cost for limited value
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q554:
The graph showing defects fixed against time can be used to identify __________.
A. Unstable project conditions
B. Unnecessary delays
C. Requirements issues
D. Testing issues
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q555:
The ripple defect graph shows the __________ between fixing defects and the appearance of new defects.
A. Correlation
B. Progress
C. Relationship
D. Impact
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 16
Q556:
The control chart for defects helps determine whether the product is in __________ condition.
A. Stable
B. Final
C. Delivery
D. Production
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q557:
In the context of defects, a decreasing gap between defects reported and defects fixed indicates __________.
A. A stable product
B. A growing issue
C. Unstable condition
D. Completed project
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q558:
If the number of defects resolved as "not-a-defect" is high, it might indicate __________. A problem with the requirements document
A. Effective defect resolution
B. Good communication between teams
C. Minimal testing errors
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q559:
Fill in the blank: The gap between defects reported and defects fixed provides insight into the __________ of the product.
A. quality
B. condition
C. complexity
D. status
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q560:
Fill in the blank: A large number of defects resolved as "not-a-defect" could indicate a problem with the __________ document.
A. requirements
B. specification
C. design
D. code
Correct Answer:
B