Basics of Software Engineering MCQs

1. As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get cancelled before they are completed, 53% overrun their cost estimates by an average of 189% and for every 100 projects, there are 94 restarts”.What is the reason for these statistics ?

A. Lack of adequate training in software engineering
B. Lack of software ethics and understanding
C. Management issues in the company
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Explanation: Option b & c are a part of Software Engineering as a subject,hence option a covers them both.

2. RAD Model has__________________?

A. 2 phases
B. 3 phase
C. 5 phases
D. 6 phases
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: RAD Model consists of five phases namely:Business modeling,Data modeling,Process modeling,Application generation and Testing & Turnover

5. Which of these is true ?

A. Generic products and customized products are types of software products
B. Generic products are produced by organization and sold to open market
C. Customized products are commissioned by particular customer
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: All of them are true

8. The reason for software bugs and failures is due to _____________________?

A. Software companies
B. Software Developers
C. Both Software companies and Developers
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Software companies are responsible for making policies and providing working atmosphere for the software development, so in turn these companies become a part of software development process.Bugs from developers side is no new thing. Thus option c answers the question.
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