Software Engineering MCQs Archives

1731. While working with mail command, which command is used to save mail in a separate file ?

A. s

B. r

C. w

D. d

✅ The correct answer is option A.

1732. DSL is an example of _______________ connection ?

A. Broadband

B. Slow

C. Remote

D. Wireless

✅ The correct answer is option A.

1733. Which command is used to concatenate all files beginning with the string ’emp’ and followed by a non-numeric characters ?

A. cat emp[!0-9]

B. more [emp][!0-9]

C. cat emp[x-z]

D. cat emp[a-z]

✅ The correct answer is option A.

1734. Which regression test selection technique exposes faults caused by modifications ?

A. Efficiency

B. Precision

C. Generality

D. Inclusiveness

✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Inclusiveness measures the extent to which a technique chooses test cases that will cause the modified program to produce different output than the original program, and thereby expose faults caused by modifications.

1735. Number of errors found per person hours expended is an example of a____________________?

A. measurement

B. measure

C. metric

D. all of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Metric is a quantitative measure of the degree to which a system, component, or process possesses a given attribute.

1736. In ASP.NET if one wants to set the focus on a particular control________________?

A. Call FOCUS method

B. Call SETCONTROL

C. Call SETFOCUS

D. None of the above

✅ The correct answer is option A.

1737. Cost and schedule are a part of_________________________?

A. Product Metrics

B. Process Metrics

C. Project Metrics

D. All of the mentioned

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Project Metrics describe the project characteristics and execution

1738. What is jdb_________________?

A. java Disassemble

B. java Interpreter

C. java compiler

D. java debugger

✅ The correct answer is option D.

1739. What enables a software engineer to defined screen layout rapidly for interactive applications ?

A. Analysis and design tools

B. Tool kit

C. Screen painters

D. PRO/SIM tools

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: More sophisticated CASE prototyping tools enable the creation of a data design, coupled with both screen and report layouts.

1740. Which of the following is essential for success, when formal methods are used for the first time ?

A. Expert training

B. Consulting

C. Prerequisite knowledge

D. Both Expert training and Consulting

✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: The answer is self-explanatory.