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 ?

Related Mcqs:

1. The reason for software bugs and failures is due to _____________________?

   A. Software companies
   B. Software Developers
   C. Both Software companies and Developers
   D. All of the mentioned

2. Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with reference to one of the eight principles as per the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics ?

   A. The product should be easy to use
   B. Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible
   C. Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications satisfy the client
   D. It means that the product designed /created should be easily available

3. In terms of Issues related to professional responsibility____________________?

   A. Confidentiality
   B. Intellectual property rights
   C. Both Confidentiality & Intellectual property rights
   D. Managing Client Relationships

4. Select the incorrect statement: “Software engineers should:

   A. not knowingly accept work that is outside your competence.”
   B. not use your technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.”
   C. be dependent on their colleagues.”
   D. maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.”

5. Which of these are not among the eight principles followed by Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice ?

   A. PUBLIC
   B. PROFESSION
   C. PRODUCT
   D. ENVIRONMENT

6. Which one of the following models is not suitable for accommodating any change ?

   A. Build & Fix Model
   B. Prototyping Model
   C. RAD Model
   D. Waterfall Model

7. Build & Fix Model is suitable for programming exercises of ______________ LOC (Line of Code)?

   A. 100-200
   B. 200-400
   C. 400-1000
   D. above 1000

8. Which of the following statements regarding Build & Fix Model is wrong?

   A. No room for structured design
   B. Code soon becomes unfixable & unchangeable
   C. Maintenance is practically not possible
   D. It scales up well to large projects

9. RAD Model has__________________?

   A. 2 phases
   B. 3 phase
   C. 5 phases
   D. 6 phases

10. The fundamental notions of software engineering does not account for ?

    A. Software processes
    B. Software Security
    C. Software reuse
    D. Software Validation