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1741Software EngineeringMedium

Which option will be used with sort command to start sorting ofter the nth column of the (m+l)th field?

A-m.n

B+(m+l).n

C+ n.m+1

Correct answer

A. -m.n

Explanation

The correct answer is -m.n.

1742Software EngineeringMedium

Which of the following term is best defined by the statement:”The client sends structured query language (SQL) requests to the server which are transmitted as messages across the net”?

ANone of the mentioned

BDatabase servers

CClient servers

DFile servers

Correct answer

B. Database servers

Explanation

Explanation: SQL is a database language.

1743Software EngineeringMedium

CORBA stands for ________?

ACommon Object Request Build Architecture

BCommon Object Request Broker Architecture

CAll of the mentioned

DCommon Object Request Break Architecture

Correct answer

B. Common Object Request Broker Architecture

Explanation

The correct answer is Common Object Request Broker Architecture.

1744Software EngineeringMedium

The Incremental Model is combination of elements of________?

AWaterfall Model & RAD Model

BLinear Model & RAD Model

CLinear Model & Prototyping Model

DBuild & FIX Model & Waterfall Model

Correct answer

C. Linear Model & Prototyping Model

Explanation

Explanation: Each linear sequence produces a deliverable “increment” of the software system, particularly needed in case of quick delivery of a limited functionality system..

1745Software EngineeringMedium

Which of the following is/are main parameters that you should use when computing the costs of a software development project?

Aeffort costs (the costs of paying software engineers and managers)

Bhardware and software costs

Call of the mentioned

Dtravel and training costs

Correct answer

C. all of the mentioned

Explanation

Explanation: Estimation involves working out how much effort is required to complete each activity and, from this, calculating the total cost of activities.

1746Software EngineeringMedium

The primary output device for computers is a ________?

AVideo monitor

BKeyboard

CPrinter

DMouse

Correct answer

A. Video monitor

Explanation

The correct answer is Video monitor.

1747Software EngineeringMedium

In the Analysis phase, the development of the ________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project?

Adocumentation

Bprogram specification

Cdesign

Dflowchart

Correct answer

B. program specification

Explanation

Explanation: Program specification is the definition of what a computer program is expected to do.

1748Software EngineeringMedium

Which of the following manuals is not a user documentation?

ASRS

BBeginner’s Guide

CReference Guide

DInstallation guide

Correct answer

A. SRS

Explanation

Explanation: SRS provides information on exact requirements of system as agreed between user and developers.

1749Software EngineeringMedium

A sociotechnical system is a system that includes________?

Asoftware

Bhardware

Cpeople

Dall of the mentioned

Correct answer

D. all of the mentioned

Explanation

Explanation: A sociotechnical system is a system that includes people, software, and hardware to show that you need to take a systems perspective on security and dependability.

1750Software EngineeringMedium

Which of the following is not project management goal?

AMaintaining a happy and well-functioning development team

BDelivering the software to the customer at the agreed time

CAvoiding customer complaints

DKeeping overall costs within budget

Correct answer

C. Avoiding customer complaints

Explanation

Explanation: Projects need to be managed because professional software engineering is always subject to organizational budget and schedule constraints.

The Incremental Model is combination of elements of________?

AWaterfall Model & RAD Model

BLinear Model & RAD Model

CLinear Model & Prototyping Model

DBuild & FIX Model & Waterfall Model

Correct answer

C. Linear Model & Prototyping Model

Explanation

Explanation: Each linear sequence produces a deliverable “increment” of the software system, particularly needed in case of quick delivery of a limited functionality system..

Which of the following is/are main parameters that you should use when computing the costs of a software development project?

Aeffort costs (the costs of paying software engineers and managers)

Bhardware and software costs

Call of the mentioned

Dtravel and training costs

Correct answer

C. all of the mentioned

Explanation

Explanation: Estimation involves working out how much effort is required to complete each activity and, from this, calculating the total cost of activities.

Which of the following is not project management goal?

AMaintaining a happy and well-functioning development team

BDelivering the software to the customer at the agreed time

CAvoiding customer complaints

DKeeping overall costs within budget

Correct answer

C. Avoiding customer complaints

Explanation

Explanation: Projects need to be managed because professional software engineering is always subject to organizational budget and schedule constraints.