Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 24
Q761:
The critical path is the chain of tasks that determines the __________.
A. Availability of resources
B. Duration of the project
C. Team performance
D. Resources required
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q762:
Boundary time helps to determine __________.
A. When the task can be delayed
B. When the task can start and finish
C. Which task requires the most resources
D. How much time should be allocated for resources
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q763:
Which of the following does the PERT and CPM help in determining for each task?
A. Boundary times
B. Project cost
C. Team allocation
D. Customer feedback
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q764:
The task "Definition of the function/behaviour" is scheduled for __________.
A. 1 day
B. 6 days
C. 7 days
D. 2 days
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q765:
In the concept scoping task network, which task is scheduled for the longest time?
A. Definition of desired output/control/input
B. Identification of needs and benefits
C. Definition technical feasibility
D. Definition of the function/behaviour
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q766:
The work breakdown structure (WBS) involves __________.
A. Estimating the project cost
B. Dividing the project into smaller, manageable tasks
C. Identifying the tasks that need to be outsourced
D. Assessing the risk factors in the project
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q767:
A Timeline or Gantt Chart is used to portray __________.
A. Project timeline and schedule
B. The work breakdown structure
C. The critical path only
D. The cost estimates for each task
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q768:
In the Gantt chart, the actual time for task completion is based on __________.
A. Team performance
B. Availability of resources and other constraints
C. Budget constraints
D. Preliminary estimates of the task time
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q769:
The task "Definition of technical feasibility" takes __________ days.
A. 4 days
B. 2 days
C. 1 day
D. 6 days
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 24
Q770:
A task network helps in determining the __________ for each task.
A. Total float
B. Duration
C. Time window for task completion
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 24
Q771:
The task "Creating scope definition" takes __________ days.
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 6 days
D. 4 days
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 24
Q772:
Tracking a schedule in project management involves __________.
A. Monitoring the status of tasks
B. Allocating resources
C. Changing the task durations
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 25
Q773:
Which method is used for tracking project progress?
A. Periodic project status meetings
B. Earned value analysis
C. Error tracking
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 25
Q774:
What does Earned Value Analysis (EVA) assess in a project?
A. The cost performance of tasks
B. The progress of a project
C. The resource allocation for tasks
D. The project timeline
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 25
Q775:
Which of the following is NOT part of Earned Value Analysis (EVA)?
A. BCWS
B. BCWP
C. ACWP
D. Project cost estimate
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 25
Q776:
The Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS) is used to calculate which of the following?
A. Schedule performance index (SPI)
B. Actual cost of work performed (ACWP)
C. Cost performance index (CPI)
D. Project milestones
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 25
Q777:
The formula for calculating the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is __________.
A. BCWP/ACWP
B. BCWP/BCWS
C. ACWP/BCWS
D. BCWS/ACWP
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 25
Q778:
If the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is close to 1, it indicates __________.
A. The project is behind schedule
B. The project is progressing efficiently
C. The project is over budget
D. The project has missed some milestones
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 25
Q779:
The formula for calculating the Schedule Variance (SV) is __________.
A. BCWP - BCWS
B. BCWS - BCWP
C. BCWP - ACWP
D. ACWP - BCWS
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 25
Q780:
The Cost Performance Index (CPI) is calculated by the formula __________.
A. BCWS/ACWP
B. BCWP/ACWP
C. ACWP/BCWS
D. BCWP/BCWS
Correct Answer:
B