Software Engineering II MCQs with Answers
Practice important Software Engineering II MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 26
Q821:
Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE) is calculated to assess __________. How effectively errors are removed before shipment
A. The total number of defects in the project
B. How much time is spent on error removal
C. The overall project performance
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q822:
Which of the following is true about time-boxing?
A. Tasks are limited by a fixed time boundary
B. Tasks are extended beyond the scheduled time
C. Tasks are completed with minimal time restrictions
D. Tasks are never reviewed during execution
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q823:
If the current errors for a component exceed the average error rate by more than 20%, it is necessary to __________. Adjust resources for additional review
A. Ignore the error and continue work
B. Extend the delivery date
C. Proceed with the planned timeline
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q824:
The time-boxing strategy works well when there is a need to meet __________. Strict deadlines
A. High quality standards
B. Low error rates
C. Maximum team collaboration
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q825:
In error tracking, a decrease in defect removal efficiency (DRE) could indicate __________. Ineffective quality assurance activities
A. High project progress
B. Good error management
C. High error detection rate
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q826:
Time-boxing allows the product to __________ rather than getting stuck on a specific task. Move forward towards the delivery date
A. Focus more on the last 10% of tasks
B. Complete quality testing
C. Extend the work to fit the schedule
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 26
Q827:
Which of the following is the purpose of error tracking in software engineering?
A. To evaluate the status of a project by tracking defects
B. To track the project cost
C. To measure the team performance
D. To estimate the overall project duration
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q828:
Software quality is defined as conformance to explicitly stated ________.
A. functional and non-functional requirements
B. programming requirements
C. design specifications
D. business goals
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q829:
What does Quality Assurance (QA) aim to provide management with?
A. Development timeline
B. Necessary data to inform about product quality
C. External customer feedback
D. Design specifications
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q830:
In Software Quality Assurance, the cost of failure includes ________.
A. internal failure costs
B. design costs
C. quality planning
D. prevention costs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q831:
Which of the following is considered a cost of failure in Quality Assurance?
A. Test equipment
B. Complaint resolution and product return
C. Formal technical reviews
D. Quality planning
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q832:
The defect removal efficiency (DRE) formula is defined as DRE = ________.
A. E / (E+D)
B. (E+D) / E
C. E / D
D. D / E
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q833:
Internal failure costs are associated with ________.
A. Rework and failure mode analysis
B. Warranty work
C. Law suits
D. Help-line support
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q834:
The principle behind time-boxing is the ________.
A. 90-10 rule
B. Pareto Principle
C. Deming Cycle
D. Quality Triangle
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q835:
Time-boxing helps with managing severe _________.
A. Deadline pressure
B. Product quality
C. Resource allocation
D. Design complexity
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q836:
The cost of defect prevention is generally ________ than the cost of fixing defects in the field.
A. Lower
B. Higher
C. The same
D. Uncertain
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q837:
A key goal of Quality Control is to minimize ________ in project processes.
A. Variation
B. Resources
C. Time
D. Cost
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q838:
Cost of quality includes ________.
A. Prevention, appraisal, and failure costs
B. Only failure costs
C. Only prevention costs
D. Only appraisal costs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q839:
The main activity in Quality Control is ________.
A. Variation control
B. Defect prevention
C. Risk analysis
D. Cost management
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 27
Q840:
Quality assurance is an umbrella activity applied throughout the _________.
A. Software process
B. Product design
C. Testing phase
D. Coding phase
Correct Answer:
A