CS504 - Software Engineering - I Quizzes File No 21

Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 10:42:38 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The use of traceability tables helps to
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debug programs following the detection of run-time errors
determine the performance of algorithm implementations
identify, control, and track requirements changes
none of the given ok


Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 10:43:21 PM ) Total Marks: 1
In Data Flow Diagram (DFD), data flow can:
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Only originate from an external entity
Only terminate in an external entity
Originate and terminate in an external entity ok
Either originate or terminate in an external entity but not both


Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 10:44:15 PM ) Total Marks: 1
An external entity that interacts with a system is called a(n):
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use case
actor ok
stakeholder
association


Question # 4 of 10 ( Start time: 10:44:39 PM ) Total Marks: 1
A DFD is normally levelled (adding more levels of abstraction) as
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it is a good idea in design
it is recommended by many experts
it is easy to do it
it is easier to read and understand a number of smaller DFDs than one large DFD ok


Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 10:45:40 PM ) Total Marks: 1
System ________ are built to allow the System Engineer to evaluate the system components in relationship to one another.
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Requirements ok
Documents
Models
Test Cases


Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 10:46:46 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The <<extend>> relationship between use cases would be used when behavior in the extending use case is ____________ the extended use case.
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always needed by
never needed by
sometimes needed by
None of the given options


Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 10:48:03 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The data on which the program operates is also considered as part of the ________.
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Important Data
Software ok
Logical Data
Utility Software


Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 10:48:44 PM ) Total Marks: 1
At which stage of software development loop, results are delivered?
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Problem definition
Solution integration
Technical development
Status quo ok


Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 10:49:45 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The condition that must be met before the use case can be invoked, is called:
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Pre-Condition ok
Post-Condition
Pre-Assertion
Post-Assertion


Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 10:50:43 PM ) Total Marks: 1
A use case represents:
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a class, its attributes and operations.
an operation’s interface and signature.
the role a user plays when interacting with the system.
the system’s functionality for a particular purpose. ok
Question # 4 of 10 ( Start time: 10:35:59 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The condition that must be met before the use case can be invoked, is called:
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Pre-Condition ok
Post-Condition
Pre-Assertion
Post-Assertion


Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 10:36:25 PM ) Total Marks: 1
Regarding Flow Chart which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE:
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Flow charts are usually used to describe flow of control in a system ok
Flow Charts just show the flow of the data in a system.
Looping or Iterations can not be represented in Flow Chart
None of given options


Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 10:36:57 PM ) Total Marks: 1
To construct a system model the engineer should consider one of the following restraining factors?
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assumptions and constraints ok
budget and expenses
data objects and operations
schedule and milestones


Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 10:38:09 PM ) Total Marks: 1
A context diagram is used
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as the first step in developing a detailed DFD of a system ok
in systems analysis of very complex systems
as an aid to system design
as an aid to programmers


Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 10:39:00 PM ) Total Marks: 1
In _______ the analyst determines all the sources of requirements and where do these requirements consume
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Data Flow Analysis
Source and Sink Analysis ok
Down Parsing
Up Parsing


Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 10:39:29 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The use of traceability tables helps to
Select correct option:
debug programs following the detection of run-time errors
determine the performance of algorithm implementations
identify, control, and track requirements changes
none of the given ok


Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 10:40:47 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The goal of _______ is to translate the customer's desire for a set of defined capabilities into a working product.
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Electrical Engineering
Product Engineering ok
Hardware Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 10:24:35 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The Use case diagram shows that which _______ interact with each use case.
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Use case
Actor ok
Component
Relation


Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 10:25:15 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The project manager would need _________ document to monitor and track the progress of the project.
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Design
Project ok
Requirement
Planning


Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 10:25:49 PM ) Total Marks: 1
In Data Flow Diagram, the entity or system, outside the boundary of this system is called
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Process
Data Flow
External Agent ok
Data Store


Question # 4 of 10 ( Start time: 10:26:24 PM ) Total Marks: 1
Data cannot flow from one external entity to other external entity because:
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It will get corrupted
It is not allowed in DFD ok
An external entity has no mechanism to read or write
Both are outside the context of the system


Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 10:26:54 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The system model template contains which of the following elements
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Input
Output
System Out
Input / Output   ok


Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 10:27:29 PM ) Total Marks: 1
A use case represents:
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a class, its attributes and operations.
an operation’s interface and signature.
the role a user plays when interacting with the system. ok
the system’s functionality for a particular purpose.


Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 10:28:17 PM ) Total Marks: 1
Following is/are example(s) of illegal data flow in Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
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External Agents directly communicating with each other
External Agent updating information in a Data Store
External Agent accessing information from a Data Store
All of the given options ok


Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 10:28:49 PM ) Total Marks: 1
Which one is not a part of Software Development phase ?
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Construction
Scope
Project Vision ok
Definition


Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 10:30:01 PM ) Total Marks: 1
Which elements of business processing engineering are the responsibilities of the software engineer?
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business area analysis
business system design ok
product planning
information strategy planning


Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 10:30:26 PM ) Total Marks: 1
The goal of _______ is to translate the customer's desire for a set of defined capabilities into a working product.
Select correct option:
Electrical Engineering
Product Engineering ok
Hardware Engineering
Mechanical Engineering