Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 23
Q741:
A task network helps in managing the __________ of a project.
A. Deadline
B. Technology
C. Customer reactions
D. Concept feasibility
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 23
Q742:
Which task comes immediately after "Technology risk assessment"?
A. Concept scoping
B. Proof of concept
C. Concept implementation
D. Customer reaction to concept
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 23
Q743:
Technology risk assessment is critical for evaluating __________.
A. Customer feedback
B. Business profitability
C. Technology feasibility
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 23
Q744:
A task network is typically used for which type of project?
A. Engineering projects
B. Software development projects
C. Construction projects
D. Concept development projects
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 23
Q745:
The sequence of tasks in a task network is determined by __________.
A. Customer feedback
B. Technology limitations
C. Time dependencies
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 23
Q746:
The task network is a visual representation of task __________.
A. Completion times
B. Dependencies
C. Financial risks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 23
Q747:
A "Concept implementation" task involves __________.
A. Developing the full product
B. Exploring market potential
C. Testing the feasibility of the concept
D. Implementing the concept in stages
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 23
Q748:
A task network defines the order of execution for tasks based on __________.
A. Project complexity
B. Customer needs
C. Technology risk
D. Dependencies between tasks
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 24
Q749:
The critical path in project scheduling is defined as __________.
A. The chain of tasks that determines the duration of the project
B. The shortest task path
C. The longest task path
D. The tasks that are most resource-intensive
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q750:
PERT and CPM are tools that help to determine __________.
A. The cost of the project
B. The critical path and most likely time estimates for tasks
C. The team composition and resources required
D. The total budget of the project
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q751:
Boundary time in project scheduling defines the __________.
A. Deadline for project completion
B. Time window for a task
C. The total cost for each task
D. Estimated resource allocation time
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q752:
The earliest finish in project scheduling is defined as __________.
A. The earliest time that a task can finish given all preceding tasks are completed
B. The latest time for a task to finish
C. The start time of the project
D. The deadline for the task to be completed
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q753:
The total float in project scheduling refers to __________.
A. The amount of surplus time allowed to keep the network critical path on schedule
B. The total cost of resources available
C. The deadline for project completion
D. The earliest finish time for tasks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q754:
Which of the following is NOT required to use PERT and CPM?
A. A decomposition of product function
B. Selection of appropriate process model and task set
C. Decomposition of tasks and estimation of effort
D. Determining the total project cost
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 24
Q755:
Which of the following represents a breakdown of a project into smaller, manageable tasks?
A. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
B. Project Timeline
C. Work Allocation List
D. Task Scheduling Chart
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q756:
Which task in Concept Scoping takes the least amount of time?
A. Researching availability of existing software
B. Identification of needs and benefits
C. Definition technical feasibility
D. Isolation of software elements
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 24
Q757:
In the Gantt chart for the project, tasks 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 can be scheduled __________.
A. Only after task 1.1.3
B. Before task 1.1.3
C. Anytime along task 1.1.3
D. Only after task 1.1.7
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 24
Q758:
The task "Identification of needs and benefits" is scheduled for how many days?
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 6 days
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q759:
The task "Making quick estimate of size" is scheduled for __________.
A. 3 days
B. 7 days
C. 1 day
D. 4 days
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 24
Q760:
The task "Researching availability of existing software" is scheduled for __________.
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 2 days
Correct Answer:
D