Software Project Management Set 3

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This set of Software Project Management (SPM) Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Software Project Management Set 3

Q1 | How are baselines verified?
  • by reviews
  • by inspections
  • by testing of code
  • all of the mentioned
Answer: by testing of code
Explaination:
testing verifies the agreed-to description.
Q2 | Which of the following is a example of Configuration Items ?
  • scm procedures
  • source code
  • software design descriptions
  • all of the mentioned
Answer: all of the mentioned
Explaination:
all are covered in cm.
Q3 | SCM controls only the products of the development process.
  • true
  • false
Answer: true
Explaination:
none.
Q4 | CCB stands for
  • change control board
  • change control baseline
  • cumulative changes in baseline
  • none of the mentioned
Answer: change control board
Explaination:
none.
Q5 | What information is required to process a change to a baseline?
  • reasons for making the changes
  • a description of the proposed changes
  • list of other items affected by the changes
  • all of the mentioned
Answer: all of the mentioned
Explaination:
a baseline is an agreed-to description of the product, changes require multiple reasons..
Q6 | Which of the following is an important factor that can affect the accuracy and efficacy of estimates?
  • project size
  • planning process
  • project complexity
  • degree of structural uncertainty
Answer: project size
Explaination:
as size increases, the interdependence among various elements of the software grows rapidly.
Q7 | What describes the data and control to be processed?
  • planning process
  • software scope
  • external hardware
  • project complexity
Answer: software scope
Explaination:
functions described in the statement of scope are evaluated and in some cases refined to provide more detail prior to the beginning of estimation.
Q8 | A number of independent investigators have developed a team-oriented approach to requirements gathering that can be applied to establish the scope of a project called
  • jad
  • class
  • fast
  • none of the mentioned
Answer: fast
Explaination:
facilitated application specification techniques
Q9 | CLSS stands for
  • conveyor line sorting system
  • conveyor line sorting software
  • conveyor line sorting speed
  • conveyor line sorting specification
Answer: conveyor line sorting system
Explaination:
the conveyor line sorting system (clss) sorts boxes moving along a conveyor line. each box is identified by a barcode that contains a part number and is sorted into one of six bins at the end of the line.
Q10 | The project planner examines the statement of scope and extracts all important software functions which is known as
  • association
  • decomposition
  • planning process
  • all of the mentioned
Answer: decomposition
Explaination:
none
Q11 | The environment that supports the software project is called
  • clss
  • see
  • fast
  • cbse
Answer: see
Explaination:
software engineering environment (see), incorporates hardware and software.
Q12 | What can be used to complement decomposition techniques and offer a potentially valuable estimation approach in their own right?
  • automated estimation tools
  • empirical estimation models
  • decomposition techniques
  • both automated estimation tools and empirical estimation models
Answer: empirical estimation models
Explaination:
an estimation model for computer software uses empirically derived formulas to predict effort as a function of loc or fp.
Q13 | Which of the following is not achieved by an automated estimation tools?
  • predicting staffing levels
  • predicting software cost
  • predicting software schedules
  • predicting clients demands
Answer: predicting clients demands
Explaination:
demands can vary from client to client.
Q14 | Software project estimation can never be an exact science, but a combination of good historical data and systematic techniques can improve estimation accuracy.
  • true
  • false
Answer: true
Explaination:
none.
Q15 | Which one of the following is not an Evolutionary Process Model?
  • winwin spiral model
  • incremental model
  • concurrent development model
  • all of the mentioned
Answer: all of the mentioned
Explaination:
none.
Q16 | The Incremental Model is a result of combination of elements of which two models?
  • build & fix model & waterfall model
  • linear model & rad model
  • linear model & prototyping model
  • waterfall model & rad model
Answer: linear model & prototyping model
Explaination:
each linear sequence produces a deliverable “increment” of the software and particularly when we have to quickly deliver a limited functionality system.
Q17 | What is the major advantage of using Incremental Model?
  • customer can respond to each increment
  • easier to test and debug
  • it is used when there is a need to get a product to the market early
  • easier to test and debug & it is used when there is a need to get a product to the market early
Answer: easier to test and debug & it is used when there is a need to get a product to the market early
Explaination:
incremental model is generally easier to test and debug than other methods of software development because relatively smaller changes are made during each iteration and is popular particularly when we have to quickly deliver a limited functionality system.however, option “a” can be seen in other models as well like rad model,hence option “d” answers the question.
Q18 | The spiral model was originally proposed by
  • ibm
  • barry boehm
  • pressman
  • royce
Answer: barry boehm
Explaination:
none.
Q19 | The spiral model has two dimensions namely                            and                          
  • diagonal, angular
  • radial, perpendicular
  • radial, angular
  • diagonal, perpendicular
Answer: radial, angular
Explaination:
the radial dimension of the model represents the cumulative costs and the angular dimension represents the progress made in completing each cycle. each loop of the spiral from x-axis clockwise through 360o represents one phase.
Q20 | How is WINWIN Spiral Model different from Spiral Model?
  • it defines tasks required to define resources, timelines, and other project related information
  • it defines a set of negotiation activities at the beginning of each pass around the spiral
  • it defines tasks required to assess both technical and management risks
  • it defines tasks required to construct, test, install, and provide user support
Answer: it defines a set of negotiation activities at the beginning of each pass around the spiral
Explaination:
except option “b” all other tasks/activities are present in spiral model as well.
Q21 | Identify the disadvantage of Spiral Model.
  • doesn’t work well for smaller projects
  • high amount of risk analysis
  • strong approval and documentation control
  • additional functionality can be added at a later date
Answer: doesn’t work well for smaller projects
Explaination:
all other options are the advantages of spiral model.
Q22 | Spiral Model has user involvement in all its phases.
  • true
  • false
Answer: false
Explaination:
none.
Q23 | How is Incremental Model different from Spiral Model?
  • progress can be measured for incremental model
  • changing requirements can be accommodated in incremental model
  • users can see the system early in incremental model
  • all of the mentioned
Answer: progress can be measured for incremental model
Explaination:
none.
Q24 | If you were to create client/server applications, which model would you go for?
  • winwin spiral model
  • spiral model
  • concurrent model
  • incremental model
Answer: concurrent model
Explaination:
when applied to client/server applications, the concurrent process model defines activities in two dimensions: a system dimension and a component dimension.thus concurrency is achieved by system and component activities occurring simultaneously and can be modeled using the state-oriented approach.
Q25 | Risk management is one of the most important jobs for a
  • client
  • investor
  • production team
  • project manager
Answer: project manager
Explaination:
risk management involves anticipating risks that might affect the project schedule or the quality of the software being developed, and then taking action to avoid these risks.
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