Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 25
Q801:
Tracking a project schedule includes evaluating __________.
A. The results of all reviews
B. The actual start dates and finish dates
C. The status of completed milestones
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 26
Q802:
Error tracking can be used to estimate the progress of a project by tracking __________.
A. Errors in work products
B. Work completed
C. Project costs
D. Team performance
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q803:
The formula for Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE) is __________.
A. E / (E+D)
B. D / (E+D)
C. (D+E) / E
D. E / D
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q804:
In the formula for Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE), E represents __________.
A. Errors found before shipment
B. Errors found during operation
C. Total errors in the project
D. Total errors found before shipment
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q805:
If the current results of error tracking vary more than 20% from average, it may indicate __________.
A. A cause for concern and investigation
B. Successful completion of the project
C. Effective quality assurance practices
D. A need for additional resources
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q806:
Time-boxing is used in situations with __________.
A. Severe deadline pressure
B. High budget constraints
C. Minimal deadlines
D. No time constraints
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q807:
In time-boxing, when a task hits the boundary of the box, __________.
A. Work stops and the next task begins
B. Work is adjusted to fit the box
C. The task is extended to completion
D. The task is skipped
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 26
Q808:
The 90-10 rule in time-boxing suggests __________.
A. 90% of the task is completed, and the remaining 10% is left unfinished
B. 90% of the task is completed in 90% of the time
C. Focus should be on completing 10% of the task
D. Focus should be on completing 90% of the task
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 26
Q809:
Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE) is an indication of __________.
A. The effectiveness of quality assurance activities
B. The number of errors found
C. The project completion status
D. The time taken to remove errors
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q810:
The average errors per requirement specification page are represented by __________.
A. Ereq
B. Edesign
C. Ecode
D. DRE
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q811:
In the case of error tracking, if the current Ereq is 2.1 and the organizational average is 3.6, it suggests __________.
A. The team has done an outstanding job
B. The team has missed some errors
C. The review approach might need improvement
D. The task is behind schedule
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 26
Q812:
Time-boxing adjusts the schedule for each task by working __________.
A. Backward from the delivery date
B. Forward from the start date
C. Forward from the milestone date
D. Backward from the milestone date
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q813:
The principle behind time-boxing is known as the __________.
A. 90-10 rule
B. Pareto Principle
C. Defect Removal Efficiency principle
D. Schedule efficiency rule
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q814:
Time-boxing helps to ensure that tasks are __________. Not delayed after the time-box limit
A. Finished with quality
B. Completed on time with no delay
C. Completed with sufficient testing
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q815:
Error tracking can be used to adjust __________.
A. Code review resources
B. Team performance
C. Project schedule
D. Project cost estimates
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q816:
The goal of time-boxing is to __________. Avoid getting stuck on the last 10% of a task
A. Complete the task in the best quality possible
B. Extend deadlines to complete tasks
C. Ensure each task takes the same amount of time
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q817:
The time-boxing method helps avoid spending too much time on __________. The first 90% of a task
A. The first 10% of a task
B. The last 10% of a task
C. The middle portion of a task
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 26
Q818:
If error tracking results show a lower number of errors compared to average, it might indicate __________. The team has been effective in error removal
A. The project is ahead of schedule
B. The team has missed some important reviews
C. The project is under budget
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 26
Q819:
In error tracking, if the current design-level errors (Edesign) exceed the organizational average by 20%, it suggests __________. A need for more design time
A. Excellent design reviews
B. The project is running ahead of schedule
C. The task is completed on time
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q820:
Time-boxing helps to ensure that tasks are completed __________. By the scheduled date
A. With maximum resources
B. Without exceeding budget
C. Without reviewing quality
Correct Answer:
A