Software Engineering MCQs

What combines the outward manifestation of the computer-based system , coupled with all supporting information that describe system syntax and semantics ?

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A. mental image
B. interface design
C. system image
D. interface validation
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: When the system image and the system perception are coincident, users generally feel comfortable with the software and use it effectively.

What functionality of Requirement Management Tool (RMT) is depicted by the statement: “the tool should be able to automatically detect relations between artifacts. For example information retrieval techniques, monitoring of change history, naming schemas or model transformations________________________?

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A. Automatic Link Detection
B. Documentation Support
C. Graphical Representation
D. Automatic Link Creation and Change
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Explanation: DOORS is one such tool that supports Automatic Link Detection.

Incremental development in Extreme Programming (XP) is supported through a system release once every month ?

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A. True
B. False
Explanation: Incremental development is supported through small, frequent system releases.
✅ The correct answer is option B.

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is__________________?

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A. Strongly Coupled
B. Loosely Coupled
C. Strongly Cohesive
D. Loosely Cohesive
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: SOA is the architectural style that supports loosely coupled services to enable business flexibility.

Which of the following testing tools examine program systematically & automatically ?

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A. Code Inspector
B. Static Analyzer
C. Standard Enforcer
D. Coverage Analyzer
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: A static analyzer operates from a pre-computed database o descriptive information derived from the source text of the program.

Which of the following states that work expands to fill the time available ?

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A. CASE tools
B. Pricing to win
C. Parkinson’s Law
D. Expert judgement
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: The cost is determined by available resources rather than by objective assessment. If the software has to be delivered in 12 months and 5 people are available, the effort required is estimated to be 60 person-months.