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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. | |