151. Degree to which design specifications are followed in manufacturing the product is called
Quality Control
Quality of conformance
Quality Assurance
Quality confirmed
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Quality of conformance
Explanation:
Quality of conformance refers to the degree to which the product adheres to the design specifications during manufacturing. It ensures that the product meets the intended design and quality standards.
152. ______ is not included in External failure costs.
Testing
Technical support
Warranty work
Complaint resolution
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Testing
Explanation:
Testing is not an external failure cost. External failure costs include technical support, warranty work, and complaint resolution, which arise after the product has been delivered to the customer.
153. Which option is not true about SQA...?
Audits and reviews to be performed by the team
Amount of technical work to be performed
Evaluations to be performed
Documents that are produced by the SQA team.
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Amount of technical work to be performed
Explanation:
The amount of technical work to be performed is not a part of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) plan. SQA focuses on audits, reviews, evaluations, and documentation to ensure quality.
154. ______ is not an appraisal cost in SQA.
Inter-process inspection
Maintenance
Quality planning
Testing
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Maintenance
Explanation:
Maintenance is not an appraisal cost in Software Quality Assurance (SQA). Appraisal costs include inter-process inspection, quality planning, and testing, which are activities aimed at ensuring quality.
155. ______ identifies, documents, and verifies that corrections have been made to the software?
Project leader
Project team
SQA group
Trainer
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. SQA group
Explanation:
The Software Quality Assurance (SQA) group is responsible for identifying, documenting, and verifying that corrections have been made to the software. They ensure that defects are resolved and quality standards are met.
156. Quality Management in software engineering is also known as ______.
SQA
SQM
SQL
SQA and SQM
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Answer: 4. SQA and SQM
Explanation:
Quality Management in software engineering is also known as Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Software Quality Management (SQM). Both focus on ensuring that the software meets quality standards.
157. Quality in software can be looked at in terms of user satisfaction which includes
A compliant product
Good quality output
Delivery within budget and schedule
All of the mentioned
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Answer: 4. All of the mentioned
Explanation:
Quality in software can be measured in terms of user satisfaction, which includes delivering a compliant product, good quality output, and meeting budget and schedule constraints. All these factors contribute to user satisfaction.
158. According to Pareto’s principle, ______ % of defects can be traced to ______ % of all causes.
60, 40
70, 30
80, 20
20, 80
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. 80, 20
Explanation:
Pareto’s principle states that 80% of defects can be traced to 20% of all causes. This principle is often used in quality management to focus on the most significant issues.
159. Which of the following is not an appraisal cost in SQA?
Inter-process inspection
Maintenance
Quality planning
Testing
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Maintenance
Explanation:
Maintenance is not an appraisal cost in Software Quality Assurance (SQA). Appraisal costs include inter-process inspection, quality planning, and testing, which are activities aimed at ensuring quality.
160. SQA group ______ that corrections have been made to the software?
Identifies
Documents
Verifies
All of the mentioned
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned
Explanation:
The Software Quality Assurance (SQA) group identifies, documents, and verifies that corrections have been made to the software. They ensure that defects are resolved and quality standards are met.
161. ______ is involved in Statistical quality assurance.
Using sampling in place of exhaustive testing of software
Surveying customers to find out their opinions about product quality
Tracing each defect to its underlying cause, isolating the "vital few" causes, and moving to correct them
Tracing each defect to its underlying causes and using the Pareto principle to correct each problem found
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. Tracing each defect to its underlying cause, isolating the "vital few" causes, and moving to correct them
Explanation:
Statistical Quality Assurance (SQA) involves tracing each defect to its underlying cause, isolating the most significant causes (the "vital few"), and taking corrective actions to improve quality.
162. A quality assurance system may be defined as the,
Organizational structure
Responsibilities, procedures, processes
Resources for implementing quality management
All of the mentioned above
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned above
Explanation:
A quality assurance system includes the organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes, and resources for implementing quality management. All these elements are essential for ensuring quality.
163. Statistical quality assurance reflects a growing trend throughout the industry to become more quantitative about quality.
True
False
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. True
Explanation:
Statistical Quality Assurance (SQA) reflects a growing trend in the industry to use quantitative methods to measure and improve quality. It involves data-driven decision-making and analysis.
164. ______ implies in, Statistical quality assurance.
Information about software errors and defects is collected and categorized
An attempt is made to trace each error and defect to its underlying cause
Uses the Pareto principle
All of the mentioned above
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned above
Explanation:
Statistical Quality Assurance (SQA) involves collecting and categorizing information about errors and defects, tracing them to their underlying causes, and using the Pareto principle to focus on the most significant issues.
165. ______ for Software Engineering is the most widely used strategy for statistical quality assurance in industry.
Six Sigma
Two Sigma
Four Sigma
Five sigma
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Six Sigma
Explanation:
Six Sigma is the most widely used strategy for statistical quality assurance in the software engineering industry. It focuses on reducing defects and improving process quality through data-driven methods.
166. According to ISO 9001, inspection and testing comes under ______ management responsibility
Process control
Framework control
Control of nonconforming products
Project control
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Process control
Explanation:
According to ISO 9001, inspection and testing are part of process control. This ensures that processes are monitored and controlled to maintain product quality.
167. ______ is the latest ISO 9001 version in the ISO 9000 family.
ISO 9001:1996
ISO 9001:2002
ISO 9001:2009
ISO 9001:2015
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. ISO 9001:2015
Explanation:
The latest version of ISO 9001 in the ISO 9000 family is ISO 9001:2015. It provides guidelines for quality management systems and emphasizes risk-based thinking.
168. Which of the following represents India in ISO?
PFRDA
FDDI
BIS
BCCI
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. BIS
Explanation:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) represents India in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is responsible for standardization and quality certification in India.
169. ______ is/are the advantage(s) of using the ISO 9001 standard.
Organizing processes
Improving the efficiency of processes
Continuous improvement
Organizing processes, improving the efficiency of processes, and continuous improvement
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Answer: 4. Organizing processes, improving the efficiency of processes, and continuous improvement
Explanation:
The ISO 9001 standard helps in organizing processes, improving process efficiency, and promoting continuous improvement. These advantages contribute to better quality management and customer satisfaction.
170. Which is the only standard in the ISO 9000 family to which organizations can certify?
ISO 9000
ISO 9001
ISO 16000
ISO 9007
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. ISO 9001
Explanation:
ISO 9001 is the only standard in the ISO 9000 family to which organizations can certify. It provides requirements for a quality management system and is widely used for certification.
171. Which ISO standard provides guidelines for auditing management systems?
ISO 19011:2018
ISO 9011:2015
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9000:2018
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. ISO 19011:2018
Explanation:
ISO 19011:2018 provides guidelines for auditing management systems, including quality management systems. It helps organizations conduct effective audits to ensure compliance and improvement.
172. ______ ISO standard provides guidance to achieve sustained success and the continuous improvement of an organization.
ISO 1901:2018
ISO 9000:2015
ISO 9001:2019
ISO 9004:2018
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. ISO 9004:2018
Explanation:
ISO 9004:2018 provides guidance for achieving sustained success and continuous improvement in an organization. It focuses on enhancing performance and achieving long-term success.
173. ______ is not a quality management principle on the basis of which ISO 9000:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 are based on.
Customer focus
Leadership
Customer dissatisfaction
Evidence based decision making
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Answer: 3. Customer dissatisfaction
Explanation:
Customer dissatisfaction is not a quality management principle. ISO 9000:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 are based on principles such as customer focus, leadership, and evidence-based decision making.
174. Six Sigma methodology defines three core steps.
Analyze, improve, control
Analyze, validate, verify
Define, measure, analyze
Define, metric, control
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. Define, measure, analyze
Explanation:
The Six Sigma methodology defines three core steps: Define, Measure, and Analyze. These steps are part of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) process used for process improvement.
175. ______ is Six Sigma.
It is the most widely used strategy for statistical quality assurance
The “Six Sigma” refers to six standard deviations
It is the most widely used strategy for statistical quality assurance AND The “Six Sigma” refers to six standard deviations
A Formal Technical Review (FTR) guideline for quality walkthrough or inspection
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Answer: 3. It is the most widely used strategy for statistical quality assurance AND The “Six Sigma” refers to six standard deviations
Explanation:
Six Sigma is both a widely used strategy for statistical quality assurance and a reference to six standard deviations in a process. It aims to reduce defects and improve process quality.
176. The primary objective of formal technical reviews is to find ___ during the process so that they do not become defects after release of the software.
Errors
Equivalent faults
Failure reason
Cost vs benefit
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Errors
Explanation:
The primary objective of formal technical reviews is to find errors during the development process so that they can be corrected before the software is released. This helps prevent defects in the final product.
177. An informal review may consist of ___.
Casual meeting
Correction
Inspection
Pair programming
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Casual meeting
Explanation:
An informal review may consist of a casual meeting where team members discuss the software without following a formal process. It is less structured than formal reviews like inspections.
178. ______ are objectives for FTR.
Allow senior staff members to correct errors
Assess programmer productivity
Determining who introduced an error into a program
Uncover errors in software work products
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. Uncover errors in software work products
Explanation:
The primary objective of Formal Technical Reviews (FTR) is to uncover errors in software work products. This helps ensure that defects are identified and corrected early in the development process.
179. Review summary report answers ___.
Terminate project, Replace producer, Request a time extension.
What defects were found, What caused defects, Who was responsible
What was reviewed, Who reviewed it, What were the findings
None of the given options
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. What was reviewed, Who reviewed it, What were the findings
Explanation:
The review summary report answers questions such as what was reviewed, who reviewed it, and what the findings were. It provides a summary of the review process and outcomes.
180. What complements the formal technical review by assessing a configuration object for characteristics that are generally not considered during review?
Software configuration audit
Software configuration process
Baseline
Software configuration integration
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Software configuration audit
Explanation:
A software configuration audit complements the formal technical review by assessing a configuration object for characteristics that are generally not considered during the review. It ensures that the configuration meets the required standards.
181. ______ is the use of CMMI.
Decreases risks in software
Encouraging a productive
Streamlines process improvement
All of the mentioned above
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned above
Explanation:
The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is used to decrease risks in software, encourage productivity, and streamline process improvement. It provides a framework for improving processes and achieving higher levels of maturity.
182. The CMMI was developed to combine multiple ___ into one framework.
Meta model
Business maturity models
Bootstrap
Data model
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Business maturity models
Explanation:
The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) was developed to combine multiple business maturity models into one framework. It provides a unified approach to process improvement across different domains.
183. ______ CMMI's Maturity Levels are defined in a process meta-model.
Eight
Six
Five
Seven
Show me the answer
Answer: 3. Five
Explanation:
The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) defines five maturity levels in a process meta-model. These levels range from Initial (Level 1) to Optimizing (Level 5), representing increasing levels of process maturity.
184. CMMI is the successor to CMM and combines a number of maturity models,
True
False
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. True
Explanation:
CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) is the successor to CMM (Capability Maturity Model) and combines multiple maturity models into a single framework for process improvement.
185. CMM helps to solve the ______ by defining a set of practices.
PSP and TSP
Maturity problem
People CMM
All of the above
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Maturity problem
Explanation:
The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) helps solve the maturity problem by defining a set of practices that organizations can follow to improve their processes and achieve higher levels of maturity.
186. CMM reference model are known as ______.
Software CMM
People CMM
Systems Engineering CMM
All of the mentioned above
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned above
Explanation:
CMM reference models include Software CMM, People CMM, and Systems Engineering CMM. These models provide frameworks for improving processes in different domains.
187. When we say that the XYZ organization is CMMI Level 5 company, we describe its stage by ______
Verified
Optimized
Insured
Managed
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Optimized
Explanation:
A CMMI Level 5 company is described as being at the "Optimized" stage. At this level, the organization focuses on continuous process improvement and innovation to achieve optimal performance.
188. Abbreviation of the term CMMI is capability ______
Maturity Model Integration
Material Maturity Integration
Manual Model Integration
Maturity Modification integration
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Maturity Model Integration
Explanation:
CMMI stands for Capability Maturity Model Integration. It is a framework for improving processes and achieving higher levels of maturity in an organization.
189. Which is a software configuration management concept that helps us to control change without seriously impeding justifiable change?
Baselines
Source code
Object model
Meta model
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Baselines
Explanation:
Baselines are a software configuration management concept that helps control changes without impeding justifiable changes. A baseline represents a stable version of the software that can be used as a reference point.
190. Software Configuration Management can be administered in several ways. These include
A single software configuration management team for the whole organization
A separate configuration management team for each project
Software Configuration Management distributed among the project members
None of the mentioned
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. None of the mentioned
Explanation:
Software Configuration Management (SCM) can be administered in various ways, including having a single team for the organization, separate teams for each project, or distributing SCM responsibilities among project members. All these approaches are valid.
191. ______ combines procedures and tools to manage different versions of configuration objects that are created during the software process.
Change control
Version control
Error control
Iteration control
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Version control
Explanation:
Version control combines procedures and tools to manage different versions of configuration objects created during the software process. It ensures that changes are tracked and managed effectively.
192. What complements the formal technical review by assessing a configuration object for characteristics that are generally not considered during review?
Software configuration audit
Change management
Baseline
Software configuration process
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Software configuration audit
Explanation:
A software configuration audit complements the formal technical review by assessing a configuration object for characteristics that are generally not considered during the review. It ensures that the configuration meets the required standards.
193. The Software Configuration Management (SCM) is called the umbrella activity.
False
True
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. True
Explanation:
Software Configuration Management (SCM) is called an umbrella activity because it spans across all phases of the software development lifecycle. It ensures that changes are managed and controlled throughout the project.
194. ______ is the main aim of Software Configuration Management.
Identify change
Control change
To ensure that the change is being properly implemented
All of these
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of these
Explanation:
The main aim of Software Configuration Management (SCM) is to identify changes, control changes, and ensure that changes are properly implemented. These activities help maintain the integrity of the software.
195. ______ is not tracked by configuration management tools.
Tracking of change proposals
Storing versions of system components
Tracking the releases of system versions to customers
None of the mentioned
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. None of the mentioned
Explanation:
Configuration management tools track change proposals, store versions of system components, and track releases of system versions to customers. All these activities are essential for effective configuration management.
196. ______ is not a Software Configuration Management Activity.
Configuration item identification
Risk management
Release management
Branch management
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Risk management
Explanation:
Risk management is not a Software Configuration Management (SCM) activity. SCM activities include configuration item identification, release management, and branch management.
197. The definition and use of configuration management standards is essential for quality certification in
ISO 9000
CMM
CMMI
All of the mentioned
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned
Explanation:
The definition and use of configuration management standards are essential for quality certification in ISO 9000, CMM, and CMMI. These standards ensure that changes are managed and controlled effectively.
198. ______ involves preparing software for external release and keeping track of the system versions that have been released for customer use.
Error Management
Release management
Change management
Configuration management
Show me the answer
Answer: 2. Release management
Explanation:
Release management involves preparing software for external release and keeping track of the system versions that have been released to customers. It ensures that the correct versions are delivered and maintained.
199. Which of the following term is best defined by the statement “The creation of a new codeline from a version in an existing codeline”?
Branching
Merging
Validating
Verifying
Show me the answer
Answer: 1. Branching
Explanation:
Branching is the process of creating a new codeline from an existing codeline. It allows for parallel development and version control in software projects.
200. ______ is a part of system release.
Electronic and paper documentation describing the system
Packaging and associated publicity that have been designed for that release
An installation program that is used to help install the system on target hardware
All of the mentioned
Show me the answer
Answer: 4. All of the mentioned
Explanation:
A system release includes electronic and paper documentation, packaging and publicity materials, and an installation program. All these components are essential for delivering the system to customers.
