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1051.	Which of the following is not one of the five information domain characteristics of Function Point (FP) decomposition?
A.	external inputs
B.	external outputs
C.	external process
D.	external inquiries
Answer» D. external inquiries

Discussion

1052.	The project planner must reconcile the estimates based on decomposition techniques to produce a single estimate of effort.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» C.

Discussion

1053.	A make-buy decision is based on whether
A.	the software may be purchased off-the- shelf
B.	â€œfull-experienceâ€ or â€œpartial-experienceâ€ software components should be used
C.	customer-built software should be developed
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1054.	In many cases, it is often more cost- effective to acquire, rather than develop, computer software.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» B. false

Discussion

1055.	How many forms exists of Barry Boehmâ€™s COCOMO Model?
A.	two
B.	three
C.	four
D.	no form exists
Answer» C. four

Discussion

1056.	Which software project sizing approach develop estimates of the information domain characteristics?
A.	function point sizing
B.	change sizing
C.	standard component sizing
D.	fuzzy logic sizing
Answer» B. change sizing

Discussion

1057.	Who suggested the four different approaches to the sizing problem?
A.	putnam
B.	myers
C.	boehm
D.	putnam and myers
Answer» E.

Discussion

1058.	If a Direct approach to software project sizing is taken, size can be measured in
A.	loc
B.	fp
C.	loc and fp
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» B. fp

Discussion

1059.	Cost and effort estimation of a software uses only one forms of decomposition, either decomposition of the problem or decomposition of the process.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» C.

Discussion

1060.	Why is decomposition technique required?
A.	software project estimation is a form of problem solving
B.	developing a cost and effort estimate for a software project is too complex
C.	all of the mentioned
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned

Discussion

1061.	Transformation of a system from one representational form to another is known as
A.	re-factoring
B.	restructuring
C.	forward engineering
D.	both re-factoring and restructuring
Answer» E.

Discussion

1062.	What have become de rigueur for computer-based products and systems of every type?
A.	guis
B.	candidate keys
C.	object model
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» B. candidate keys

Discussion

1063.	Source code translation is a part of which re-engineering technique?
A.	data re-engineering
B.	refactoring
C.	restructuring
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned

Discussion

1064.	BPR stands for
A.	business process re-engineering
B.	business product re-engineering
C.	business process requirements
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» B. business product re-engineering

Discussion

1065.	Data re-engineering may be part of the process of migrating from a file-based system to a DBMS-based system or changing from one DBMS to another.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» B. false

Discussion

1066.	Which of these benefits can be achieved when software is restructured?
A.	higher quality programs
B.	reduced maintenance effort
C.	software easier to test
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1067.	Which of the following is not a business goal of re-engineering ?
A.	cost reduction
B.	time reduction
C.	maintainability
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1068.	When does one decides to re-engineer a product?
A.	when tools to support restructuring are disabled
B.	when system crashes frequently
C.	when hardware or software support becomes obsolete
D.	subsystems of a larger system require few maintenance
Answer» D. subsystems of a larger system require few maintenance

Discussion

1069.	Which of the following is a data problem?
A.	hardware problem
B.	record organisation problems
C.	heavy computational demands
D.	loss of comments
Answer» C. heavy computational demands

Discussion

1070.	Which of the following is not an example of a business process?
A.	designing a new product
B.	hiring an employee
C.	purchasing services
D.	testing software
Answer» E.

Discussion

1071.	Forward engineering is not necessary if an existing software product is producing the correct output.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» C.

Discussion

1072.	Reverse engineering of data focuses on
A.	internal data structures
B.	database structures
C.	all of the mentioned
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned

Discussion

1073.	Which of the following is not a module type?
A.	object modules
B.	hardware modules
C.	functional modules
D.	process support modules
Answer» B. hardware modules

Discussion

1074.	What are the problems with re-structuring?
A.	loss of comments
B.	loss of documentation
C.	heavy computational demands
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» C. heavy computational demands

Discussion

1075.	Validation refers to the set of tasks that ensure that software correctly implements a specific function.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» C.

Discussion

1076.	Which of the following errors should not be tested when error handling is evaluated?
A.	error description is unintelligible
B.	error noted does not correspond to error encountered
C.	error condition causes system intervention prior to error handling
D.	error description provide enough information to assist in the location of the cause of the error
Answer» B. error noted does not correspond to error encountered

Discussion

1077.	Which of the following is not regression test case?
A.	a representative sample of tests that will exercise all software functions
B.	additional tests that focus on software functions that are likely to be affected by the change
C.	tests that focus on the software components that have been changed
D.	low-level components are combined into clusters that perform a specific software sub- function
Answer» E.

Discussion

1078.	Test cases should uncover errors like
A.	nonexistent loop termination
B.	comparison of different data types
C.	incorrect logical operators or precedence
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» B. comparison of different data types

Discussion

1079.	By collecting Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â during software testing, it is possible to develop meaningful guidelines to halt the testing process.
A.	failure intensity
B.	testing time
C.	metrics
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» D. all of the mentioned

Discussion

1080.	ITG stands for
A.	instantaneous test group
B.	integration testing group
C.	individual testing group
D.	independent test group
Answer» E.

Discussion

1081.	Which of the following is not a software testing generic characteristics?
A.	different testing techniques are appropriate at different points in time
B.	testing is conducted by the developer of the software or an independent test group
C.	testing and debugging are different activities, but debugging must be accommodated in any testing strategy
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» B. testing is conducted by the developer of the software or an independent test group

Discussion

1082.	Software Debugging is a set of activities that can be planned in advance and conducted systematically.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» C.

Discussion

1083.	Which of the following term is best defined by the statement â€œNotation that can be input directly into a computer-based development system offers significant benefits.â€?
A.	machine readability
B.	maintainability
C.	structure enforcement
D.	overall simplicity
Answer» B. maintainability

Discussion

1084.	TheÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â is represented as two processing boxes connected by an line (arrow) of control.
A.	repetition
B.	sequence
C.	condition
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» C. condition

Discussion

1085.	Which of the following is not a characteristics of box diagram?
A.	functional domain
B.	arbitrary transfer of control is impossible
C.	recursion is easy to represent
D.	providing a notation that translates actions and conditions
Answer» E.

Discussion

1086.	A Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â executes the loop task first, then tests a condition and repeats the task until the condition fails.
A.	repeat until
B.	condition
C.	do while tests
D.	if then-else
Answer» B. condition

Discussion

1087.	Which diagram evolved from a desire to develop a procedural design representation that would not allow violation of the structured constructs?
A.	state transition diagram
B.	box diagram
C.	er diagram
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» C. er diagram

Discussion

1088.	A software component
A.	implements some functionality
B.	has explicit dependencies through provides and required interfaces
C.	communicates through its interfaces only
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1089.	Which of the following term is best defined by the statement:â€The ability to represent local and global data is an essential element of component-level design.â€?
A.	data representation
B.	logic verification
C.	â€œcode-toâ€ ability
D.	automatic processing
Answer» B. logic verification

Discussion

1090.	Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â is a pidgin(simplified version of a language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups that do not have a language in common)
A.	program design language
B.	structured english
C.	pseudocode
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1091.	Which of the following steps is applied to develop a decision table?
A.	list all actions that can be associated with a specific procedure
B.	list all conditions during execution of the procedure
C.	define rules by indicating what action(s) occurs for a set of conditions
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1092.	A software engineer designs the user interface by applying an iterative process that draws on predefined design principles.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» B. false

Discussion

1093.	3 USER INTERFACE DESIGN: INTERFACE
A.	short-term memory
B.	shortcuts
C.	objects that appear on the screen
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» B. shortcuts

Discussion

1094.	Which of these comes under operational attributes?
A.	performance
B.	availability
C.	reliability
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1095.	Which of these comes under development attribute?
A.	maintainability
B.	reusability
C.	performance
D.	maintainability & reusability
Answer» E.

Discussion

1096.	What are the categories in which quality attributes are divided in?
A.	development attributes
B.	operational attributes
C.	functional attributes
D.	development & operational attributes
Answer» E.

Discussion

1097.	Which amount the following is correct?
A.	architectural models explains the main design decisions made in arriving the architecture
B.	architectural design rationale presents architecture, using variety of models to represent different aspects or views
C.	mapping between models says sometimes it is difficult to connect different architectural models
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» D. all of the mentioned

Discussion

1098.	Which of these are included in the product overview for SAD?
A.	product vision, assumptions, constraints
B.	product scope
C.	target markets, business requirements
D.	product vision, assumptions, constraints, target markets & business requirements
Answer» E.

Discussion

1099.	Which of these are the content for SAD?
A.	product overview
B.	architectural models
C.	architectural design rationale
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

1100.	Which of these steps are followed in architectural design process?
A.	analyze srs
B.	evaluate candidate architectures
C.	select architecture and finalize architecture
D.	all of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Computer Science Engineering (CSE).

Which of the following is not one of the five information domain characteristics of Function Point (FP) decomposition?

The project planner must reconcile the estimates based on decomposition techniques to produce a single estimate of effort.

A make-buy decision is based on whether

In many cases, it is often more cost- effective to acquire, rather than develop, computer software.

How many forms exists of Barry Boehmâ€™s COCOMO Model?

Which software project sizing approach develop estimates of the information domain characteristics?

Who suggested the four different approaches to the sizing problem?

If a Direct approach to software project sizing is taken, size can be measured in

Cost and effort estimation of a software uses only one forms of decomposition, either decomposition of the problem or decomposition of the process.

Why is decomposition technique required?

Transformation of a system from one representational form to another is known as

What have become de rigueur for computer-based products and systems of every type?

Source code translation is a part of which re-engineering technique?

BPR stands for

Data re-engineering may be part of the process of migrating from a file-based system to a DBMS-based system or changing from one DBMS to another.

Which of these benefits can be achieved when software is restructured?

Which of the following is not a business goal of re-engineering ?

When does one decides to re-engineer a product?

Which of the following is a data problem?

Which of the following is not an example of a business process?

Forward engineering is not necessary if an existing software product is producing the correct output.

Reverse engineering of data focuses on

Which of the following is not a module type?

What are the problems with re-structuring?

Validation refers to the set of tasks that ensure that software correctly implements a specific function.

Which of the following errors should not be tested when error handling is evaluated?

Which of the following is not regression test case?

Test cases should uncover errors like

By collecting Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â during software testing, it is possible to develop meaningful guidelines to halt the testing process.

ITG stands for

Which of the following is not a software testing generic characteristics?

Software Debugging is a set of activities that can be planned in advance and conducted systematically.

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement â€œNotation that can be input directly into a computer-based development system offers significant benefits.â€?

TheÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â is represented as two processing boxes connected by an line (arrow) of control.

Which of the following is not a characteristics of box diagram?

A Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â executes the loop task first, then tests a condition and repeats the task until the condition fails.

Which diagram evolved from a desire to develop a procedural design representation that would not allow violation of the structured constructs?

A software component

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement:â€The ability to represent local and global data is an essential element of component-level design.â€?

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â is a pidgin(simplified version of a language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups that do not have a language in common)

Which of the following steps is applied to develop a decision table?

A software engineer designs the user interface by applying an iterative process that draws on predefined design principles.

3 USER INTERFACE DESIGN: INTERFACE

Which of these comes under operational attributes?

Which of these comes under development attribute?

What are the categories in which quality attributes are divided in?

Which amount the following is correct?

Which of these are included in the product overview for SAD?

Which of these are the content for SAD?

Which of these steps are followed in architectural design process?

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement â€œNotation that can be input directly into a computer-based development system offers significant benefits.â€?

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement:â€The ability to represent local and global data is an essential element of component-level design.â€?