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 ?

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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.

3. Build & Fix Model is suitable for programming exercises of ______________ LOC (Line of Code)?

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A. 100-200
B. 200-400
C. 400-1000
D. above 1000
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Explanation: Build & Fix Model is suitable for small projects & programming exercises of 100 or 200 lines.

4. Which of these software engineering activities are not a part of software processes ?

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A. Software dependence
B. Software development
C. Software validation
D. Software specification
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Explanation: Software dependence is an attribute and not an engineering activity for process.

5. Which of these is true ?

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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

6. Software engineers should not use their technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.”Here the term misuse refers to ___________________?

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A. Unauthorized access to computer material
B. Unauthorized modification of computer material
C. Dissemination of viruses or other malware
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option D.

7. Which of the following statements regarding Build & Fix Model is wrong?

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A. No room for structured design
B. Code soon becomes unfixable & unchangeable
C. Maintenance is practically not possible
D. It scales up well to large projects
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Build & Fix Model is suitable for 100-200 LOC

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

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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.