Software Engineering Basic Test

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Software Engineering Basic Test

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Correct Answer: 2 points | Wrong: -1 point
Grades: A* (100% score) | A (80%-99%) | B (60%-80%) | C
(40%-60%) | D (0%-40%)
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Final Marks -4 / 20 ( -4 marks out of 20)
Percentage 0
Marks
Grade D - Poor
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Description Your score in percentage ranges
from 0% to 40%. You need to
practice more.
Correct 2
Answers
Wrong 8
Answers
Unanswered 0
Questions
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1. Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with

reference to one of the eight principles as per
the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics ?
Software engineers shall ensure that their

products and related modifications meet the
highest professional standards possible
It means that the product designed /created

should be easily available
The product should be easy to use
Software engineers shall ensure that their

products and related modifications satisfy
the client
Explanation: None.
2. Company has latest computers and state-of

the- art software tools, so we shouldn't worry
about the quality of the product.
False
True
Explanation: The infrastructure is only one of the

several factors that determine the quality of the
product.
3. The reason for software bugs and failures is

due to
All of the mentioned
Software Developers
Software companies
Both Software companies and Developers
Explanation: Software companies are responsible for

making policies and providing working atmosphere
for the software development, so in turn these
companies become a part of software development
process.Bugs from developers side is no new thing.
Thus option c answers the question.
4. Identify an ethical dilemma from the

situations mentioned below:
Your employer releases a safety-critical

system without finishing the testing of the
system
Agreement in principle with the policies of

senior management
Refusing to undertake a project
Explanation: None.
5. Choose the correct option in terms of Issues

related to professional responsibility
Intellectual property rights
Both Confidentiality & Intellectual property

rights
Managing Client Relationships
Confidentiality
Explanation: Engineers should normally respect the

confidentiality of their employers or clients
irrespective of whether or not a formal
confidentiality agreement has been signed.
They should be aware of local laws governing the
use of intellectual property such as patents,
copyright, etc.
6. As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get

cancelled before they are completed, 53%
overrun their cost estimates by an average of
189% and for every 100 projects, there are 94
restarts”.What is the reason for these statistics ?
Lack of adequate training in software

engineering
Lack of software ethics and understanding
Management issues in the company
Explanation: Option b & c are a part of Software

Engineering as a subject,hence option a covers them
both.
7. Select the incorrect statement: "Software

engineers should
maintain integrity and independence in their

professional judgment."
not knowingly accept work that is outside your

competence."
not use your technical skills to misuse

other people’s computers."
be dependent on their colleagues."
Explanation:None.
8. "Software engineers should not use their

technical skills to misuse other people’s
computers."Here the term misuse refers to:
Dissemination of viruses or other malware
Unauthorized modification of computer material
Unauthorized access to computer

material
Explanation: None.
9. Identify the correct statement: "Software

engineers shall
act in a manner that is in the best interests of

his expertise and favour."
all of the mentioned
act consistently with the public interest."
ensure that their products only meet the SRS."
Explanation: Software engineers shall act in a

manner that is in the best interests of their client
and employer consistent with the public interest and
shall ensure that their products and related
modifications meet the highest professional
standards possible.Thus options a & c are ruled out.
10. E!ciency in a software product does not

include ________
licensing
responsiveness
processing time
memory utilization
Explanation: Licensing of a software product comes

under corporate part of the software company.
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Here is the result:

Final Marks -4 / 20 ( -4 marks out of 20)

Your answers are shown below:

If you find a mistake in question / option /

1. Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with

Software engineers shall ensure that their

It means that the product designed /created

The product should be easy to use

Software engineers shall ensure that their

2. Company has latest computers and state-of

Explanation: The infrastructure is only one of the

3. The reason for software bugs and failures is

All of the mentioned

Both Software companies and Developers

Explanation: Software companies are responsible for

4. Identify an ethical dilemma from the

Your employer releases a safety-critical

All of the mentioned

Agreement in principle with the policies of

Refusing to undertake a project

5. Choose the correct option in terms of Issues

Intellectual property rights

Both Confidentiality & Intellectual property

Managing Client Relationships

Explanation: Engineers should normally respect the

6. As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get

Lack of adequate training in software

Lack of software ethics and understanding

All of the mentioned

Management issues in the company

Explanation: Option b & c are a part of Software

7. Select the incorrect statement: "Software

maintain integrity and independence in their

not knowingly accept work that is outside your

not use your technical skills to misuse

be dependent on their colleagues."

8. "Software engineers should not use their

Dissemination of viruses or other malware

All of the mentioned

Unauthorized modification of computer material

Unauthorized access to computer

9. Identify the correct statement: "Software

act in a manner that is in the best interests of

all of the mentioned

act consistently with the public interest."

ensure that their products only meet the SRS."

Explanation: Software engineers shall act in a

10. E!ciency in a software product does not

Explanation: Licensing of a software product comes

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