Which of these are the 5 generic software engineering framework activities?

communication, risk management, measurement, production, reviewing

communication, planning, modeling, construction, deployment

communication, risk management, measurement, production, reviewing

analysis, designing, programming, debugging, maintenance

analysis, planning, designing, programming, testing

Which of the following is (are) the characteristics of the open systems ?

Input from outside, and equifinality

Software engineers collaborate with customers to define which of the following?

Customer visible usage scenarios

Which of these is not a characteristic of Personal Software Process?

Individual practitioner is responsible for estimating and scheduling

Emphasizes personal measurement of work product

Practitioner requires careful supervision by the project manager

Individual practitioner is responsible for estimating and scheduling

Practitioner is empowered to control quality of software work products

Process models are described as agile because they

do not waste development time on planning activities

eliminate the need for cumbersome documentation

emphasize maneuverability and adaptability

do not waste development time on planning activities

make extensive use of prototype creation

Everyone on the software team should be involved in the planning activity so that we can

reduce the granularity of the plan

get all team members to "sign up" to the plan

Which of these are objectives of Team Software Process?

Accelerate software process improvement

Allow better time management by highly trained professionals

Build self-directed software teams

What is (are) reason(s) to change an information system?

Problems in the existing system

Back-up procedures help in

restoring the operation whenever there is a disk failure

restoring the data files whenever there is a system crash

restoring both application and system software whenever there is a disk corruption

What role(s) do user stories play in agile planning?

Define useful software features and functions delivered to end-users

Determine a schedule used to deliver each software increment

Provide a substitute to performing detailed scheduling of activities

Used to estimate the effort required build the current increment

The drawback(s) of a database is (are)

all application share centralized files

need to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access

all application share centralized files

Select the incorrect statement:Software engineers should__________________________.

maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.

not knowingly accept work that is outside your competence.

not use your technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.

be dependent on their colleagues.

maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.

Which question no longer concerns the modern software engineer?

Why does software take a long time to finish?

Why does computer hardware cost so much?

Why does software take a long time to finish?

Why does it cost so much to develop a piece of software?

Why can't software errors be removed from products prior to delivery?

Which of the following activities is not one of the four things that need to be accomplished by the generic planning task set?

Devise a means of tracking progress on a regular basis

Develop overall project strategy

Identify the functionality to deliver in each software increment

Create a detailed schedule for the complete software project

Devise a means of tracking progress on a regular basis

Which of the following is not one of Hooker's core principles of software engineering practice?

Remember that you produce others will consume

All design should be as simple as possible, but no simpler

A software system exists only to provide value to its users.

Pareto principle (20% of any product requires 80% of the effort)

Remember that you produce others will consume

In the management subsystem what is the functional elements and associated workflow will support the content object identification, version control, change management, change auditing and reporting?

Configuration management function

Analysis models depict software in which three representations?

architecture, interface, component

information, function, behavior

You are working as a project manager. Your Company wants to develop a project. You are also involved in planning team. What will be your first step in project planning?

Determine the project constraints.

Establish the objectives and scope of the product.

Determine the project constraints.

A Project can be characterized as _____ .

Every project may not have a unique and distinct goal.

Project is routine activity or day-to-day operations.

Project does not comes with a start time and end time.

What are the signs that a software project is in trouble?

The product scope is poorly defined.

228 + Mcqs in GATE Basics in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Which tool consist of programming environments like IDE, in-built modules library and simulation tools?
A.	Web development tools
B.	Prototyping tools
C.	Programming tools
D.	Design tools
Answer» D. Design tools

Discussion

102.	The nature of software applications can be characterized by their information
A.	complexity
B.	content
C.	determinacy
D.	both b and c
Answer» E.

Discussion

103.	Which of these are the 5 generic software engineering framework activities?
A.	communication, planning, modeling, construction, deployment
B.	communication, risk management, measurement, production, reviewing
C.	analysis, designing, programming, debugging, maintenance
D.	analysis, planning, designing, programming, testing
Answer» B. communication, risk management, measurement, production, reviewing

Discussion

104.	Which of the following is (are) the characteristics of the open systems ?
A.	Process, output, and cycles
B.	Entropy and differentiation
C.	Input from outside, and equifinality
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

105.	‘set args ‘ without arguments can ___________
A.	initialize all the arguments
B.	remove all the arguments
C.	no change
D.	show all the arguments
Answer» C. no change

Discussion

106.	Which of the following is not a type of a 4GL? One originating _______________.
A.	on Lisp machine
B.	on report generators
C.	from database query languages
D.	from GUI creators
Answer» B. on report generators

Discussion

107.	Software engineers collaborate with customers to define which of the following?
A.	Customer visible usage scenarios
B.	Important software features
C.	System inputs and outputs
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

108.	Which of these is not a characteristic of Personal Software Process?
A.	Emphasizes personal measurement of work product
B.	Practitioner requires careful supervision by the project manager
C.	Individual practitioner is responsible for estimating and scheduling
D.	Practitioner is empowered to control quality of software work products
Answer» C. Individual practitioner is responsible for estimating and scheduling

Discussion

109.	Process models are described as agile because they
A.	eliminate the need for cumbersome documentation
B.	emphasize maneuverability and adaptability
C.	do not waste development time on planning activities
D.	make extensive use of prototype creation
Answer» C. do not waste development time on planning activities

Discussion

110.	Everyone on the software team should be involved in the planning activity so that we can
A.	reduce the granularity of the plan
B.	analyze requirements in depth
C.	get all team members to "sign up" to the plan
D.	begin design
Answer» D. begin design

Discussion

111.	Which of these are objectives of Team Software Process?
A.	Accelerate software process improvement
B.	Allow better time management by highly trained professionals
C.	Build self-directed software teams
D.	both b and c
Answer» E.

Discussion

112.	Generally, the top management of an organization is more interested in
A.	tactical decisions
B.	strategic decisions
C.	day-to-day operations
D.	all of these
Answer» C. day-to-day operations

Discussion

113.	Which of the following contains a statement-by-statement description of a procedure?
A.	Record layout
B.	Procedure Log
C.	Written narrative
D.	Systems flowchart
Answer» D. Systems flowchart

Discussion

114.	What is (are) reason(s) to change an information system?
A.	New technology
B.	New requirements
C.	Problems in the existing system
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

115.	A statement-by-statement description of a procedure is detailed in a
A.	record layout
B.	procedure log
C.	written narrative
D.	systems flowchart
Answer» D. systems flowchart

Discussion

116.	Back-up procedures help in
A.	restoring the operation whenever there is a disk failure
B.	restoring the data files whenever there is a system crash
C.	restoring both application and system software whenever there is a disk corruption
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

117.	What part of documentation offers both a pictorial and written description of system?
A.	System's abstract
B.	System's narrative
C.	System's overview
D.	Problem definition
Answer» D. Problem definition

Discussion

118.	The document listing all procedures and regulations that generally govern an organization is the
A.	procedures log
B.	organization manual
C.	personal policy book
D.	administrative policy manual
Answer» C. personal policy book

Discussion

119.	Compiler and editor are example of
A.	application software
B.	engineering software
C.	system software
D.	embedded software
Answer» D. embedded software

Discussion

120.	The process of developing a software product using software engineering principles and methods is referred to as____________.
A.	Software Engineering
B.	software Evolution
C.	System Models
D.	Software Models
Answer» C. System Models

Discussion

121.	Although industry is moving towards component based construction, most software continues to be
A.	semi custom built
B.	custom built
C.	fixed built
D.	fixed layout built
Answer» C. fixed built

Discussion

122.	What role(s) do user stories play in agile planning?
A.	Define useful software features and functions delivered to end-users
B.	Determine a schedule used to deliver each software increment
C.	Provide a substitute to performing detailed scheduling of activities
D.	Used to estimate the effort required build the current increment
Answer» E.

Discussion

123.	The 4GT Model is a package of __________________.
A.	CASE Tools
B.	Software tools
C.	Software Programs
D.	Documentation
Answer» C. Software Programs

Discussion

124.	Which of the following is an important characteristics of useful and effective information?
A.	Accuracy
B.	Timeliness
C.	Completeness
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

125.	The drawback(s) of a database is (are)
A.	need to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access
B.	cost of specialized personnel
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	all application share centralized files
Answer» D. all application share centralized files

Discussion

126.	The systems have been classified in different ways as
A.	open or closed
B.	physical or abstract
C.	man-made information system
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

127.	The work associated with software engineering can be categorized into three generic phases,regardless of application area, project size, or complexity namely the__________ phase which focuses on what, the_________ phase which focuses on how and the_________ phase which focuses on change.1. support2. development3. definition
A.	1, 2, 3
B.	2, 1, 3
C.	3, 2, 1
D.	3, 1, 2
Answer» D. 3, 1, 2

Discussion

128.	Select the incorrect statement:Software engineers should__________________________.
A.	not knowingly accept work that is outside your competence.
B.	not use your technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.
C.	be dependent on their colleagues.
D.	maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.
Answer» D. maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.

Discussion

129.	Which question no longer concerns the modern software engineer?
A.	Why does computer hardware cost so much?
B.	Why does software take a long time to finish?
C.	Why does it cost so much to develop a piece of software?
D.	Why can't software errors be removed from products prior to delivery?
Answer» B. Why does software take a long time to finish?

Discussion

130.	Category of software that is characterized by heavy interaction with computer hardware and have heavy usage by multiple users is
A.	application software
B.	system software
C.	networking software
D.	embedded software
Answer» C. networking software

Discussion

131.	The reason for software bugs and failures is due to____________.
A.	Software Developers
B.	Software companies
C.	both a and b
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

132.	Which of the following activities is not one of the four things that need to be accomplished by the generic planning task set?
A.	Develop overall project strategy
B.	Identify the functionality to deliver in each software increment
C.	Create a detailed schedule for the complete software project
D.	Devise a means of tracking progress on a regular basis
Answer» D. Devise a means of tracking progress on a regular basis

Discussion

133.	Software characterized by number of conventional numerical algorithms are
A.	application software
B.	engineering software
C.	networking software
D.	embedded software
Answer» C. networking software

Discussion

134.	The item of documentation added to the description of the new system is
A.	feedback
B.	I/O analysis
C.	control review
D.	problem overview
Answer» B. I/O analysis

Discussion

135.	Technology which is used to build Linux operating systems are targeted at
A.	technology domain
B.	application domain
C.	broad based
D.	broad band
Answer» D. broad band

Discussion

136.	Computer aided design and system simulation applications are type of
A.	system software
B.	engineering software
C.	networking software
D.	application software
Answer» C. networking software

Discussion

137.	Which of the following is not one of Hooker's core principles of software engineering practice?
A.	All design should be as simple as possible, but no simpler
B.	A software system exists only to provide value to its users.
C.	Pareto principle (20% of any product requires 80% of the effort)
D.	Remember that you produce others will consume
Answer» D. Remember that you produce others will consume

Discussion

138.	In the management subsystem what is the functional elements and associated workflow will support the content object identification, version control, change management, change auditing and reporting?
A.	Content database
B.	Database capabilities
C.	Configuration management function
D.	All mentioned above
Answer» D. All mentioned above

Discussion

139.	Analysis models depict software in which three representations?
A.	architecture, interface, component
B.	cost, risk, schedule
C.	information, function, behavior
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

140.	Collection of programs written to service other programs is
A.	system software
B.	application software
C.	engineering software
D.	embedded software
Answer» B. application software

Discussion

141.	A client server computer program in which client runs in a web browser is termed as
A.	web application
B.	application software
C.	product line software
D.	embedded software
Answer» B. application software

Discussion

142.	Which of the following file types has the least life?
A.	Work File
B.	Master File
C.	Program File
D.	Transaction File
Answer» B. Master File

Discussion

143.	The ability to encourage the technical people to produce their best ability is known as ______ .
A.	Organization
B.	Motivation
C.	Ideas or innovation
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Ideas or innovation

Discussion

144.	The rules of writing 'if-then-else', 'case-switch', 'while-until' and 'for' control flow statements are called _____ .
A.	Comments
B.	Functions
C.	Line length and wrapping
D.	Control Structure
Answer» E.

Discussion

145.	You are working as a project manager. Your Company wants to develop a project. You are also involved in planning team. What will be your first step in project planning?
A.	Establish the objectives and scope of the product.
B.	Determine the project constraints.
C.	Select the team.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. Determine the project constraints.

Discussion

146.	Which coding element is generally omitted at the end of line?
A.	Naming conventions
B.	Identifying
C.	Whitespace
D.	Operators
Answer» D. Operators

Discussion

147.	A Project can be characterized as _____ .
A.	Every project may not have a unique and distinct goal.
B.	Project is routine activity or day-to-day operations.
C.	Project does not comes with a start time and end time.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

148.	What are the signs that a software project is in trouble?
A.	The product scope is poorly defined.
B.	Deadlines are unrealistic.
C.	Changes are managed poorly.
D.	All of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

149.	Software is defined as ____ .
A.	Instructions
B.	Data Structures
C.	Documents
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

150.	Compilers, Editors software come under which type of software?
A.	System software
B.	Application software
C.	Scientific software
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Application software

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE).

Which tool consist of programming environments like IDE, in-built modules library and simulation tools?

The nature of software applications can be characterized by their information

Which of these are the 5 generic software engineering framework activities?

Which of the following is (are) the characteristics of the open systems ?

‘set args ‘ without arguments can ___________

Which of the following is not a type of a 4GL? One originating _______________.

Software engineers collaborate with customers to define which of the following?

Which of these is not a characteristic of Personal Software Process?

Process models are described as agile because they

Everyone on the software team should be involved in the planning activity so that we can

Which of these are objectives of Team Software Process?

Generally, the top management of an organization is more interested in

Which of the following contains a statement-by-statement description of a procedure?

What is (are) reason(s) to change an information system?

A statement-by-statement description of a procedure is detailed in a

Back-up procedures help in

What part of documentation offers both a pictorial and written description of system?

The document listing all procedures and regulations that generally govern an organization is the

Compiler and editor are example of

The process of developing a software product using software engineering principles and methods is referred to as____________.

Although industry is moving towards component based construction, most software continues to be

What role(s) do user stories play in agile planning?

The 4GT Model is a package of __________________.

Which of the following is an important characteristics of useful and effective information?

The drawback(s) of a database is (are)

The systems have been classified in different ways as

Select the incorrect statement:Software engineers should__________________________.

Which question no longer concerns the modern software engineer?

Category of software that is characterized by heavy interaction with computer hardware and have heavy usage by multiple users is

The reason for software bugs and failures is due to____________.

Which of the following activities is not one of the four things that need to be accomplished by the generic planning task set?

Software characterized by number of conventional numerical algorithms are

The item of documentation added to the description of the new system is

Technology which is used to build Linux operating systems are targeted at

Computer aided design and system simulation applications are type of

Which of the following is not one of Hooker's core principles of software engineering practice?

In the management subsystem what is the functional elements and associated workflow will support the content object identification, version control, change management, change auditing and reporting?

Analysis models depict software in which three representations?

Collection of programs written to service other programs is

A client server computer program in which client runs in a web browser is termed as

Which of the following file types has the least life?

The ability to encourage the technical people to produce their best ability is known as ______ .

The rules of writing 'if-then-else', 'case-switch', 'while-until' and 'for' control flow statements are called _____ .

You are working as a project manager. Your Company wants to develop a project. You are also involved in planning team. What will be your first step in project planning?

Which coding element is generally omitted at the end of line?

A Project can be characterized as _____ .

What are the signs that a software project is in trouble?

Software is defined as ____ .

Compilers, Editors software come under which type of software?