Software Processes, Models & Software Development MCQs

11. Which two of the following models will not be able to give the desired outcome if user’s participation is not involved?

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A. Waterfall & Spiral
B. RAD & Spiral
C. RAD & Waterfall
D. RAD & Prototyping
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Active Participation of user is involved in all the four phases of RAD model and in case of the Prototyping model we need user’s presence/involvement every time a new prototype is build or designed.

12. Purpose of process is to deliver software ___________________?

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A. in time
B. with acceptable quality
C. that is cost efficient
D. both in time & with acceptable quality
✅ The correct answer is option nu.
Explanation: Cost of a software is a management issue & is not related to process activities.

13. Which one of the following is not an Umbrella Activity that complements the five process framework activities and help team manage and control progress, quality, change, and risk ?

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A. Reusability management
B. Risk management
C. Measurement
D. User Reviews
✅ The correct answer is option D.

14. In XP an automated unit test framework is used to write tests for a new piece of functionality before that functionality itself is implemented ____________________?

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A. True
B. False
Explanation: XP follows Test-first development approach.
✅ The correct answer is option A.

16. Arrange the following activities for making a software product using 4GT. i. Design strategy ii. Transformation into product iii. Implementation iv. Requirement gathering ?

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A. 1, 4, 3, 2
B. 4, 3, 1, 2
C. 4, 1, 3, 2
D. 1, 3, 4, 2
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: The sequence of activities mentioned in option c represents the Fourth Generation Techniques(4GT)Model.

17. Which one of the following is not an application of embedded software product ?

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A. keypad control of a security system
B. pattern recognition game playing
C. digital function of dashboard display in a car
D. none of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: Pattern recognition uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) software.

19. Purpose of process is to deliver software________________?

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A. in time
B. with acceptable quality
C. that is cost efficient
D. both in time & with acceptable quality
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Cost of a software is a management issue & is not related to process activities

20. Which on of the following is not an agile method ?

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A. XP
B. 4GT
C. AUP
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: The 4GT approach does not incorporate iteration and the continuous feedback,which is the fundamental aspect of an agile method.