Software Evolution MCQs

Consider an example of a system which has a police command and control system that may include a geographical information system to provide details of the location of incidents. What kind of system the example represents ?

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A. Complex System
B. Technical computer-based system
C. Sociotechnical System
D. Both Complex and Sociotechnical System
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Complex systems are usually hierarchical and so include other systems.

The process of generating analysis and design documents is known as ___________________?

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A. Software engineering
B. Software re-engineering
C. Reverse engineering
D. Re-engineering
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Reverse engineering is the process followed in order to find difficult, unknown and hidden information about a software system..

Program modularization and Source code translation are the activities of ____________________?

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A. Forward engineering
B. Reverse Engineering
C. Reengineering
D. Reverse Engineering and Reengineering
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Reengineering is the examination and alteration of a subject system to reconstitute it in a new form and the subsequent implementation of the new form.

CO policy in CMM means___________________?

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A. The leadership practices in Commitment to Perform
B. The organizational structure (groups) practices in Ability to Perform
C. The policy practices in Commitment to Perform
D. The planning practices in Commitment to Perform
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: CMM have certain policy practices covered under .CO policy

What is not included in prevention costs ?

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A. quality planning
B. formal technical reviews
C. test equipment
D. equipment calibration and maintenance
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: The cost of quality includes all costs incurred in the pursuit of quality or in performing quality-related activities.