Software Management MCQs

Which of the following is not a sign that indicates that an information systems project is in jeopardy?

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A. Software people don’t understand their customers needs
B. Changes are managed poorly
C. Sponsorship is gained
D. Users are resistant
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Other options are contradictory to the question.

Which of the following option is not tracked by configuration management tools ?

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A. Tracking of change proposals
B. Storing versions of system components
C. Tracking the releases of system versions to customers
D. None of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: All the options are tracked

Which method recommends that very frequent system builds should be carried out with automated testing to discover software problems ?

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A. Agile method
B. Parallel compilation method
C. Large systems method
D. All of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Explanation: In keeping with the agile methods notion of making many small changes, continuous integration involves rebuilding the mainline frequently, after small source code changes have been made.

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement: “Derive traceability information to maximize information hiding in the design.” ?

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A. Underestimated development time
B. Organizational restructuring
C. Requirements changes
D. None of the mentioned
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Explanation: Tracing the requirements can help us understand the risk

If an Indirect approach is taken, then the sizing approach is represented as_______________?

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A. LOC
B. FP
C. Fuzzy Logic
D. LOC and FP
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explanation: A function point (FP) is a unit of measurement to express the amount of business functionality an information system provides to a user

Which of the following is a project scheduling method that can be applied to software development ?

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A. PERT
B. CPM
C. CMM
D. Both PERT and CPM
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Explanation: Program evaluation and review technique (PERT) and critical path method (CPM) are two project scheduling methods that can be applied to software development.