Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 19
Q641:
Which of the following is a generic risk category?
A. Product size
B. Business impact
C. Technology to be built
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 19
Q642:
The risk that the software will not meet its requirements is an example of __________.
A. Performance risk
B. Cost risk
C. Schedule risk
D. Support risk
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q643:
If a risk's consequence is a minor delay or possible budget overrun, it falls under which impact category?
A. Catastrophic
B. Critical
C. Marginal
D. Negligible
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q644:
What can be a consequence of unpredictable risks?
A. They can be uncovered through careful evaluation
B. They are foreseeable
C. They cannot be identified
D. They can be easily managed
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q645:
The project manager is responsible for identifying __________ risks.
A. Known and predictable risks
B. Unknown risks
C. External risks
D. Financial risks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q646:
What does a risk item checklist help to identify?
A. Known and predictable risks
B. Unexpected project outcomes
C. External market conditions
D. Customer satisfaction metrics
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q647:
What is a typical result of failure to meet a project’s requirements?
A. Marginal impact
B. Critical failure
C. Catastrophic consequence
D. No impact
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q648:
What risk category deals with how well the project will be supported after its completion?
A. Performance risks
B. Cost risks
C. Support risks
D. Schedule risks
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q649:
Risk drivers include factors like __________.
A. Performance
B. Cost
C. Schedule
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 19
Q650:
Risk projection attempts to rate risks based on __________.
A. Likelihood and consequences
B. Only consequences
C. Only likelihood
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q651:
Risk mitigation and management plans are associated with which risk project activity?
A. Risk identification
B. Risk estimation
C. Risk mitigation
D. Risk consequence rating
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q652:
The risk of staff turnover falls under which risk component?
A. Performance risk
B. Support risk
C. Cost risk
D. Schedule risk
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q653:
The project’s performance and the consequences of failure are categorized as __________ risks.
A. Business
B. Technical
C. Support
D. Performance
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 19
Q654:
If a project faces budget overrun with expected value above $500K, it falls under which impact category?
A. Catastrophic
B. Critical
C. Marginal
D. Negligible
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q655:
In assessing overall project risks, which question focuses on the experience of the project team?
A. Does the project team have the right mix of skills?
B. Have customers been involved in requirement definition?
C. Is the number of people on the project team adequate?
D. Is the project’s schedule feasible?
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 19
Q656:
What type of risk occurs when the technology does not meet expectations?
A. Performance risks
B. Cost risks
C. Technical risks
D. Business risks
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 19
Q657:
The risk of unrealistic customer expectations falls under which category?
A. Schedule risk
B. Business risk
C. Performance risk
D. Support risk
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 20
Q658:
What does "Risk Exposure (RE)" help to determine in risk management?
A. Probability of risk
B. Cost of risk exposure
C. Impact of risk
D. Top risks and mitigation strategies
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 20
Q659:
The formula for calculating Risk Exposure (RE) is _______.
A. Probability * Cost
B. Probability / Cost
C. Impact * Probability
D. Impact / Cost
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 20
Q660:
If 70% of the software components planned for reuse can be used, how many components need to be custom-developed?
A. 60 components
B. 18 components
C. 120 components
D. 42 components
Correct Answer:
B