Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 17
Q601:
The expected cost of "Build" is calculated using:
A. Path probabilities and costs
B. The total cost of resources
C. The time taken to complete the project
D. The quality of the software
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q602:
Risk analysis and management involves addressing concerns about:
A. Future, Change, and Choice
B. Only Future and Change
C. Only Change and Choice
D. Only Future
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q603:
What is the primary objective of proactive risk management?
A. Minimize risk
B. Eliminate risk
C. Avoid risk
D. Ignore risk
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q604:
Which of the following is an example of reactive risk management?
A. Identifying risks early and creating a plan
B. Waiting for a risk to occur and responding to it
C. Analyzing all project risks before starting
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q605:
Risk involves which of the following factors?
A. Change and uncertainty
B. Uncertainty and gain
C. Choice and gain
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q606:
According to Peter Drucker, it is essential to take the __________ risk.
A. Least
B. Right
C. Most
D. Uncertain
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q607:
Risk analysis is based on quantifying the uncertainty and __________ associated with it.
A. Benefit
B. Loss
C. Profit
D. Opportunity
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q608:
In risk management, what does the "uncertainty" of a risk refer to?
A. The risk will certainly happen
B. The risk may or may not happen
C. The risk will definitely not happen
D. The risk will cause a loss
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q609:
What does a proactive risk management plan include?
A. Waiting for problems to arise
B. A plan to ignore minor risks
C. A contingency plan for unforeseen risks
D. A strategy to avoid any change
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q610:
Which of the following best describes Indiana Jones style of risk management?
A. Reactive risk management
B. Proactive risk management
C. Anticipatory risk management
D. Strategic planning
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q611:
The likelihood of a risk going wrong and the damage it can cause are part of its __________.
A. Probability and uncertainty
B. Uncertainty and loss
C. Probability and loss
D. Impact and severity
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q612:
A proactive risk management approach is more suitable for:
A. Fictional stories
B. Real-life situations
C. All types of projects
D. Financial risk assessment
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q613:
Risk management involves identifying risks, analyzing their probability, and __________.
A. Eliminating them completely
B. Preparing for the worst-case scenario
C. Ranking them by importance
D. Accepting them as they come
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q614:
The Indiana Jones style of risk management is suitable for:
A. Fictional scenarios
B. Real-world projects
C. Technical projects
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q615:
Which of the following is a key question in risk analysis?
A. What can go wrong?
B. Who is responsible for the risk?
C. What are the project benefits?
D. How can the project succeed?
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q616:
In risk analysis, what is meant by "loss"?
A. Unwanted consequences or losses if the risk occurs
B. Financial gain if the risk occurs
C. Positive outcomes from the risk
D. No effect at all if the risk occurs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q617:
Risk management is essential because:
A. It helps to eliminate all risks
B. It ensures a project will be completed on time
C. All projects involve some level of risk
D. It reduces the risk of failure
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q618:
What is the purpose of creating a contingency plan in risk management?
A. To avoid risk completely
B. To respond in a controlled and effective manner when risks occur
C. To minimize risk during the project
D. To ignore all minor risks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q619:
The degree of uncertainty in risk analysis is quantified by:
A. Probability
B. Impact
C. Outcome
D. Benefit
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 18
Q620:
Proactive risk management is preferred because:
A. It allows for early identification of risks and planning
B. It focuses on reacting only when problems arise
C. It eliminates the possibility of any risk
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A