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This section includes 228 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
In the system concepts, the term organization |
| A. | refers to the holism of systems |
| B. | implies structure and order |
| C. | means that parts of the computer system depend on one another |
| D. | refers to the manner in which each component functions with other components ofthe system |
| Answer» C. means that parts of the computer system depend on one another | |
| 52. |
Software is considered to be collection of ____________. |
| A. | programming code |
| B. | associated libraries |
| C. | documentations |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 53. |
The goal of some organizations is to develop integrated world wide networks for global electric commerce is |
| A. | IT platforms |
| B. | data issues |
| C. | business/IT strategies |
| D. | global IT management applications |
| Answer» D. global IT management applications | |
| 54. |
An advantage of egoless programming is |
| A. | it leads to greater productivity |
| B. | it reduces resistance to finding errors in the program |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | one individual is responsible for the success of a project |
| Answer» D. one individual is responsible for the success of a project | |
| 55. |
run > outfile command is used to _________ |
| A. | direct output to the file outfile |
| B. | jump to a file outfile |
| C. | enter a file outfile |
| D. | edit a file outfile |
| Answer» B. jump to a file outfile | |
| 56. |
______________ architecture provides a high-level overview of the anticipated system architecture. |
| A. | System |
| B. | User |
| C. | Test |
| D. | Software |
| Answer» B. User | |
| 57. |
The SRS describes what the system should do with words and figures. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | May be |
| D. | Can't say |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 58. |
State of art software just released to individual industry and government are often referred to as |
| A. | legacy software |
| B. | application software |
| C. | engineering software |
| D. | embedded software |
| Answer» B. application software | |
| 59. |
Advantages of database system is (are) |
| A. | all applications share centralized files |
| B. | storage space duplication is eliminated |
| C. | data are stored once in the database and are easily accessible when needed |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
Law which states that 'E type systems (implemented in real world computing) evolution process is self regulating with distribution of product and process measure close to normal' is |
| A. | law of continuing change |
| B. | law of increasing complexity |
| C. | law of conservation of organizational stability |
| D. | law of self regulation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
When tools are integrated so that information created by one tool can be used by another, a system for support of software development is established called |
| A. | computer manufacturing hardware engineering |
| B. | computer aided hardware engineering |
| C. | computer aided software engineering |
| D. | computer manufacturing software engineering |
| Answer» D. computer manufacturing software engineering | |
| 62. |
Which of the following laws for E-Type says "E-type software system must continue to adapt to the real world changes, else it becomes progressively less useful". |
| A. | Continuing growth |
| B. | Continuing change |
| C. | Conservation of familiarity |
| D. | Self-regulation |
| Answer» C. Conservation of familiarity | |
| 63. |
Framework that encompasses a process, set of methods and an array of tools is termed as |
| A. | software engineering |
| B. | telecommunication engineering |
| C. | hardware engineering |
| D. | civil engineering |
| Answer» B. telecommunication engineering | |
| 64. |
Failure rate curve for software is taken as |
| A. | idealized curve |
| B. | straight line curve |
| C. | bathtub curve |
| D. | exponential curve |
| Answer» B. straight line curve | |
| 65. |
Which of the following is not consider laws for E-Type software evolution? |
| A. | Continuing quality |
| B. | Continuing change |
| C. | Increasing complexity |
| D. | Self-regulation |
| Answer» B. Continuing change | |
| 66. |
Standalone programs that solve a specific business need is |
| A. | application software |
| B. | system software |
| C. | engineering software |
| D. | product line software |
| Answer» B. system software | |
| 67. |
Extranets provide access to a company's operational databases and legacy systems by its customers and suppliers. The best fit will be |
| A. | applications of extranets |
| B. | business value of intranets |
| C. | business value of extranets |
| D. | calendaring and scheduling |
| Answer» B. business value of intranets | |
| 68. |
A testing conducted at the developer’s site under validation testing. |
| A. | alpha |
| B. | gamma |
| C. | lambda |
| D. | unit |
| Answer» B. gamma | |
| 69. |
Modification of a software product after delivery to correct faults, to improve performance or other attributes is termed as |
| A. | software corruption |
| B. | software installation |
| C. | software reinstallation |
| D. | software maintenance |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
Arrange the following steps to form a basic/general Engineering Process Model.1. Test2. Design3. Install4. Specification5. Manufacture6. Maintain |
| A. | 2, 4, 5, 1, 6, 3 |
| B. | 4, 2, 5, 1, 3, 6 |
| C. | 2, 4, 5, 1, 3, 6 |
| D. | 4, 2, 5, 1, 6, 3 |
| Answer» C. 2, 4, 5, 1, 3, 6 | |
| 71. |
Maintenance and review add to the useful life of the system but can consume large amounts of __________ |
| A. | Documents |
| B. | Soft wares |
| C. | Devices |
| D. | Resources |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
Which is not involved in debugging? |
| A. | Identifying |
| B. | Isolating |
| C. | Test |
| D. | Fixing |
| Answer» D. Fixing | |
| 73. |
System software which processes complex but determinate information structures is |
| A. | management utilities |
| B. | operating system components |
| C. | networking software |
| D. | drivers |
| Answer» B. operating system components | |
| 74. |
Process of maintaining a record of project development and maintenance. |
| A. | Process documentation |
| B. | Product documentation |
| C. | User documentation |
| D. | System documentation |
| Answer» B. Product documentation | |
| 75. |
Software that can control acess and use a computer system is |
| A. | fault tolerant |
| B. | facility controls |
| C. | software piracy |
| D. | system security monitor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
Differences in customs, governmental regulations, and the cost of living are examples of |
| A. | transnational strategy |
| B. | global business drivers |
| C. | global information technology |
| D. | cultural, political and geoeconomic challenges |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
Law which states that 'As an E type systems (implemented in real world computing) evolves its complexity increases unless work is done to maintain or reduce it is |
| A. | law of increasing complexity |
| B. | law of continuing change |
| C. | law of self regulation |
| D. | law of conservation of organizational stability |
| Answer» B. law of continuing change | |
| 78. |
What is a special set of ISO guidelines that developed to help the interpret standard for the use in software process? |
| A. | ISO 9001-2000 |
| B. | ISO 9001-2001 |
| C. | ISO 9000-3 |
| D. | ISO 9000-4 |
| Answer» D. ISO 9000-4 | |
| 79. |
What is the main aim of Software engineering? |
| A. | Reliable software |
| B. | Cost effective software |
| C. | Reliable and cost effective software |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 80. |
Which of these software characteristics are used to determine the scope of a software project? |
| A. | Only performance |
| B. | Only context |
| C. | Information objectives, function, performance |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 81. |
Abbreviate the term ILFs. |
| A. | Interface logical files |
| B. | Internal logical files |
| C. | Input logical files |
| D. | Internal logical function |
| Answer» C. Input logical files | |
| 82. |
An effective project manager define a competent manager must reward Initiative and accomplishment to optimize the productivity of a project team is ______ . |
| A. | Problem solving |
| B. | Managerial identity |
| C. | Achievement |
| D. | Influence and team building |
| Answer» D. Influence and team building | |
| 83. |
Which Variation control in the context of software engineering involves controlling variation? |
| A. | Process applied |
| B. | Resources expended |
| C. | Product quality attributes |
| D. | All mentioned above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 84. |
Which of the following is/are considered stakeholder in the software process? |
| A. | Customers |
| B. | End-users |
| C. | Project managers |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
Choose the correct option according to the given statement.Statement 1: Software is a physical rather than a logical system element.Statement 2: Computer software is the product that software engineers design and build.Statement 3: Software is a logical rather than a physical system element.Statement 4: Software is a set of application programs that are built by software engineers. |
| A. | Statement 1 and 2 are correct. |
| B. | Only Statement 2 and 3 are correct. |
| C. | Statement 2 and 3 and 4 are correct. |
| D. | All statements are correct |
| Answer» D. All statements are correct | |
| 86. |
Application software is used to control business function in |
| A. | simulation time |
| B. | initial time |
| C. | real time |
| D. | final time |
| Answer» D. final time | |
| 87. |
Sophisticated process management can be done by |
| A. | artificial Intelligence software |
| B. | web applications |
| C. | system software |
| D. | application software |
| Answer» D. application software | |
| 88. |
Which of the following is the Characteristics of good software? |
| A. | Transitional |
| B. | Operational |
| C. | Maintenance |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
Law which states that 'Average incremental growth remains invariant as system evolves' is |
| A. | law of conservation of familiarity |
| B. | law of continuing change |
| C. | law of self regulation |
| D. | law of conservation of organizational stability |
| Answer» B. law of continuing change | |
| 90. |
Software are documents that describes operation and use of the |
| A. | bus |
| B. | memory |
| C. | program |
| D. | hardware |
| Answer» D. hardware | |
| 91. |
Arrange the following activities for making a software product using 4GT.i. Design strategyii. Transformation into productiii. Implementationiv. Requirement gathering |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| B. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| C. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3, 4, 2 | |
| 92. |
Law which states that 'Quality of E-type systems will appears to be decling unless they are rigorously maintained and adapted to operational environmental changes' is |
| A. | law of conservation of familiarity |
| B. | law of continuing change |
| C. | law of self regulation |
| D. | law of declining quality |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
Lehman has given laws for software evolution and he divided the software into ________ different categories. |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 94. |
Word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia, graphics all are examples of |
| A. | scientific software |
| B. | engineering software |
| C. | embedded software |
| D. | product line software |
| Answer» E. | |
| 95. |
Curve that shows that hardware exhibits relatively high failure rates early in its life is known as |
| A. | exponential curve |
| B. | straight line curve |
| C. | bathtub curve |
| D. | constant curve |
| Answer» D. constant curve | |
| 96. |
Program modularization and Source code translation are the activities of_____________. |
| A. | Forward engineering |
| B. | Reverse Engineering |
| C. | Reengineering |
| D. | both b and c |
| Answer» D. both b and c | |
| 97. |
Most software continues to be custom built because |
| A. | Component reuse is common in the software world. |
| B. | Reusable components are too expensive to use. |
| C. | Software is easier to build without using someone else's components. |
| D. | Off-the-shelf software components are unavailable in many application domains. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 98. |
Which model depicts the profile of the end users of a computer system? |
| A. | User model |
| B. | Requirements model |
| C. | Design model |
| D. | State model |
| Answer» B. Requirements model | |
| 99. |
Software deteriorates rather than wears out because |
| A. | Software suffers from exposure to hostile environments |
| B. | Defects are more likely to arise after software has been used often |
| C. | Multiple change requests introduce errors in component interactions |
| D. | Software spare parts become harder to order |
| Answer» D. Software spare parts become harder to order | |
| 100. |
The total number of distinct operator and operand occurrences measures are used in ______ . |
| A. | Lawrence theory |
| B. | Halstead's theory |
| C. | Jech, T. |
| D. | Kyburg, H. E. |
| Answer» C. Jech, T. | |