63 + Interview Questions in Software Maintenance in Software Engineering Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	_______ states that, where appropriate, adequate statistical techniques are identified and used to verify the acceptability of process capability and product characteristics.(a) ISO 9001(b) ISO 9000-4(c) CMM(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.The above asked question is from ISO 9001 and CMM topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) ISO 9001 The best EXPLANATION: ISO 9001 STATES that, where, appropriate ADEQUATE statistical techniques are identified and used to verify the ACCEPTABILITY of process capability and product characteristics.

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2.	The CMM emphasizes(a) continuous process improvement(b) the need to record information(c) the need to accept quality system(d) none of the mentionedI had been asked this question during an interview.This interesting question is from ISO 9001 and CMM topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct choice is (B) the need to record information Best explanation: CMM emphasizes the need to record information for later USE in the PROCESS and for improvement of the process.

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3.	Which of the following requires design control measures, such as holding and recording design reviews and qualification tests?(a) CMM(b) ISO 9001(c) ISO 9000-3(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question during a job interview.Origin of the question is ISO 9001 and CMM in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (c) ISO 9000-3 Explanation: ISO 9000-3 states that the SUPPLIER should CARRY out reviews to ensure the requirements are met and DESIGN methods are CORRECTLY carried out.

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4.	In CMM, the life cycle activities of requirements analysis, design, code, and test are described in(a) Software Product Engineering(b) Software Quality Assurance(c) Software Subcontract Management(d) Software Quality ManagementThe question was asked in examination.I'm obligated to ask this question of ISO 9001 and CMM in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (a) Software Product Engineering Best explanation: In CMM planning these ACTIVITIES is described in Software Project Planning, however the life cycle activities of REQUIREMENTS analysis, design, CODE, and TEST are described in Software Product Engineering.

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5.	Which of the following is not a maturity level in CMM?(a) Design(b) Repeatable(c) Managed(d) OptimizingThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.This is a very interesting question from ISO 9001 and CMM in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) Design The BEST explanation: The CMM is organized into five maturity levels as NAMELY: Initial, Repeatable, Defined, MANAGED andOptimizing.

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6.	ISO 9001 is not concerned with ____________ of quality records.(a) collection(b) maintenance(c) verification(d) dis-positioningThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is from ISO 9001 and CMM topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right choice is (C) verification For explanation I would say: The PRACTICES defining the quality RECORDS to be maintained in the CMM are distributed throughout the key process areas in the various ACTIVITIES Performed practices.

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7.	.CO policy in CMM means(a) The leadership practices in Commitment to Perform(b) The organizational structure (groups) practices in Ability to Perform(c) The policy practices in Commitment to Perform(d) The planning practices in Commitment to PerformThe question was posed to me in final exam.This intriguing question originated from ISO 9001 and CMM in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct choice is (C) The POLICY practices in COMMITMENT to Perform To explain I would say: CMM have certain policy practices covered under .CO policy.

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8.	The ISO 9000 series of standards is a program that can be used for external quality assurance purposes.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in an online interview.The doubt is from ISO 9001 and CMM in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (b) False Explanation: The ISO 9000 series of STANDARDS is a SET of documents.

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9.	According to ISO 9001, the causes of nonconforming product should be(a) deleted(b) eliminated(c) identified(d) eliminated and identifiedThis question was addressed to me during an interview.I need to ask this question from ISO 9001 and CMM in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (d) eliminated and identified Explanation: ISO 9001 REQUIRES that the causes of nonconforming PRODUCT to be identified. POTENTIAL causes of nonconforming product are eliminated.

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10.	CMM stands for(a) Capability Management Module(b) Conservative Maturity Model(c) Capability Maturity Module(d) Capability Maturity ModelI got this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This question is from ISO 9001 and CMM topic in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The correct answer is (d) Capability Maturity Model The explanation: The Capability Maturity Model for Software describes the principles and PRACTICES underlying software process maturity and is intended to help software organizations improve the maturity of their software processes in terms of an evolutionary PATH from ad HOC, chaotic processes to MATURE, DISCIPLINED software processes.

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11.	Software quality assurance consists of the auditing and reporting functions of management.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in a national level competition.My question is from Software Quality Assurance in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (a) True For explanation I WOULD say: NONE.

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12.	What is not included in prevention costs?(a) quality planning(b) formal technical reviews(c) test equipment(d) equipment calibration and maintenanceI got this question during an online interview.My enquiry is from Software Quality Assurance topic in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) equipment calibration and maintenance The explanation is: The COST of QUALITY includes all costs incurred in the pursuit of quality or in performing quality-related activities.

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13.	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.(a) errors(b) equivalent faults(c) failure cause(d) none of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an internship interview.My doubt stems from Software Quality Assurance in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct choice is (a) errors The EXPLANATION is: Errors LEAD to FAULTS

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14.	Who identifies, documents, and verifies that corrections have been made to the software?(a) Project manager(b) Project team(c) SQA group(d) All of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.The query is from Software Quality Assurance topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) SQA group For EXPLANATION: NONE.

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15.	Which of the following is not an appraisal cost in SQA?(a) inter-process inspection(b) maintenance(c) quality planning(d) testingThis question was posed to me during an interview for a job.The above asked question is from Software Quality Assurance topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct answer is (c) QUALITY planning To explain: It is associated PREVENTION COST.

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16.	Which of the following is not included in External failure costs?(a) testing(b) help line support(c) warranty work(d) complaint resolutionThis question was posed to me in an internship interview.I'd like to ask this question from Software Quality Assurance topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (a) testing The explanation is: EXTERNAL FAILURE costs are associated with defects FOUND after the product has been SHIPPED to the customer.

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17.	Degree to which design specifications are followed in manufacturing the product is called(a) Quality Control(b) Quality of conformance(c) Quality Assurance(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in an interview.Asked question is from Software Quality Assurance topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) Quality of conformance The BEST EXPLANATION: NONE.

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18.	Which requirements are the foundation from which quality is measured?(a) Hardware(b) Software(c) Programmers(d) None of the mentionedI got this question in examination.My question is based upon Software Quality Assurance in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT CHOICE is (b) Software To ELABORATE: LACK of conformance to requirements is lack of quality.

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19.	Which of the following is not a SQA plan for a project?(a) evaluations to be performed(b) amount of technical work(c) audits and reviews to be performed(d) documents to be produced by the SQA groupThis question was posed to me during an online interview.The question is from Software Quality Assurance in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (B) amount of technical work The explanation is: All other OPTIONS SUPPORT a SQA plan.

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20.	Which of the following is not included in failure costs?(a) rework(b) repair(c) failure mode analysis(d) none of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an online quiz.The doubt is from Software Quality Assurance topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The correct option is (d) none of the mentioned Explanation: FAILURE COSTS are those that would disappear if no DEFECTS appeared before shipping a product to CUSTOMERS.

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21.	The CMMI assessment is based on a x-point scale. What is the value of x?(a) 0(b) 2(c) 4(d) 6This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.My question comes from Process Improvement in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct answer is (d) 6 To ELABORATE: Not PERFORMED, performed, managed, defined, quantitatively managed, and OPTIMIZING are the SIX points.

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22.	The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is a continuous model.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in unit test.The origin of the question is Process Improvement topic in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT option is (b) False To ELABORATE: The CMM is discrete rather than continuous.

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23.	What is a tangible output of an activity that is predicted in a project plan?(a) Deliverable(b) Activity(c) Condition(d) ProcessI got this question in my homework.I want to ask this question from Process Improvement in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) Deliverable Explanation: NONE.

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24.	Which of the following is not a part of process change?(a) Introducing new practices, methods or processes(b) Introducing new team members to existing project(c) Introducing or removing deliverable(d) Introducing new roles or responsibilitiesThis question was addressed to me in quiz.This is a very interesting question from Process Improvement topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right choice is (b) INTRODUCING new TEAM members to existing project For EXPLANATION: Adding more developers aid to PROCESS completion RATHER than changing it.

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25.	What is often undefined and is left to the ingenuity of the project managers and engineers?(a) Role(b) Exception(c) Activity(d) ProcessThis question was posed to me in semester exam.My doubt is from Process Improvement in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (b) Exception To elaborate: Exceptions are often undefined and it is left to the INGENUITY of the project managers and ENGINEERS to handle the exception.

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26.	The documentation of a process which records the tasks, the roles and the entities used is called(a) Process metric(b) Process analysis(c) Process modelling(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in exam.I'd like to ask this question from Process Improvement topic in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The correct option is (c) Process modelling To explain I WOULD SAY: Process models MAY be presented from different PERSPECTIVES.

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27.	It is always best to start process analysis with a new test model.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in homework.My question comes from Process Improvement topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (b) False The explanation: It is always BEST to START process analysis with an EXISTING model. PEOPLE then may extend and change this.

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28.	How many stages are there in process improvement?(a) three(b) four(c) five(d) sixI got this question during an online exam.I'd like to ask this question from Process Improvement in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) three For explanation I WOULD say: PROCESS measurement, analysis and change are the three stages.

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29.	Prototypes and 4GL business systems are categorized under which process?(a) Informal(b) Managed(c) Methodical(d) SupportedI had been asked this question in a national level competition.I'm obligated to ask this question of Process Improvement topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The correct option is (a) Informal The EXPLANATION: Here the development TEAM CHOSE their own way of WORKING.

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30.	In which stage of process improvement bottlenecks and weaknesses are identified?(a) Process measurement(b) Process analysis(c) Process change(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in an online interview.My question is taken from Process Improvement topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (b) Process ANALYSIS Explanation: In Process analysis the current process is assessed and BOTTLENECKS and weaknesses are identified.

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31.	“Understandability” answers which of the following description?(a) The extent to which the process is explicitly defined(b) Process errors are avoided or trapped before they result in product errors(c) Defined process is acceptable and usable by the engineers responsible for producing the software product(d) Process continues in spite of unexpected problemsThe question was asked during an interview.My question is from Process Improvement topic in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT answer is (a) The extent to which the PROCESS is EXPLICITLY defined To explain: NONE.

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32.	Process improvement is the set of activities, methods, and transformations that developers use to develop and maintain information systems.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question at a job interview.My doubt stems from Process Improvement in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) False For explanation I WOULD say: The DEFINITION is of a SYSTEM development process.

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33.	“Robustness” answers which of the following description?(a) CASE tools be used to support the process activities(b) Process errors are avoided or trapped before they result in product errors(c) Defined process is acceptable and usable by the engineers responsible for producing the software(d) Process continues in spite of unexpected problemsThis question was addressed to me in exam.I'd like to ask this question from Process Improvement in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right ANSWER is (d) Process CONTINUES in spite of UNEXPECTED problems Best EXPLANATION: None.

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34.	Which of the following companies provide certifications for their own products?(a) CISCO(b) ORACLE(c) Microsoft(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This question is from Software Certification in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (d) All of the mentioned Easiest EXPLANATION: NONE.

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35.	CSTE stands for(a) Certified Software Technology(b) Certified Software Tester(c) Certified Software Trainee(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an online interview.This interesting question is from Software Certification in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (b) CERTIFIED SOFTWARE Tester To ELABORATE: None.

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36.	National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program approve accreditation in(a) Environmental standards(b) Computers and electronics(c) Product testing(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an interview for internship.My question is taken from Software Certification in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (d) All of the mentioned The best explanation: NATIONAL Voluntary LABORATORY ACCREDITATION Program Works with other national metrology INSTITUTES to establish CRITERIA for mutual recognition of test results.

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37.	CSQA stands for(a) Certified Software Quality Analyst(b) Certified Software Quality Approved(c) Certified Software Quality Acclaimed(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me in exam.The question is from Software Certification topic in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) Certified SOFTWARE Quality Analyst For EXPLANATION I would say: NONE.

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38.	How many levels, does the DO-178B certification targeted by RTCADO-178B has ?(a) two(b) three(c) four(d) fiveThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.The doubt is from Software Certification in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (d) five To explain I would SAY: The levels are A, B, C, D, E.

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39.	What are the goals to gain Laboratory Accreditation ?(a) Increase availability of testing services through third-party laboratories(b) Increase availability of testing market to encourage development of software testing industry(c) Reduce cost by increasing supply of testing services(d) All of the mentionedI got this question in an interview for job.I would like to ask this question from Software Certification in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned The best EXPLANATION: The goal is to PROMOTE development of COMPETITIVE market, HENCE OPTION d.

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40.	Which of the following is a software process certification ?(a) JAVA Certified(b) IBM Certified(c) ISO-9000(d) Microsoft CertifiedThis question was addressed to me in an international level competition.This question is from Software Certification topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (C) ISO-9000 Best EXPLANATION: NONE.

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41.	Which standard is followed in aviation industry ?(a) CTRADO-172B(b) RTCADO-178B(c) RTRADO-178B(d) CTCADO-178BI got this question during a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Software Certification in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right OPTION is (B) RTCADO-178B The best explanation: RTCADO-178B is a popular AVIATION standard that has BECOME a DEFACTO standard.

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42.	Third Party Certification for software standards is based on(a) Ul 1998, Second Edition(b) UT 1998, Second Edition(c) Ul 1992, Second Edition(d) Ul 1996, Second EditionI had been asked this question in examination.This intriguing question comes from Software Certification topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» CORRECT option is (a) Ul 1998, Second Edition To EXPLAIN I would say: NONE.

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43.	Which of the following is a field related to certification ?(a) Person(b) Process(c) Product(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an interview for job.Origin of the question is Software Certification in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned To explain I WOULD SAY: During software certification all given options are TARGETED.

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44.	How many stages are there in Iterative-enhancement model used during software maintenance?(a) two(b) three(c) four(d) fiveThe question was posed to me at a job interview.Origin of the question is Software Maintenance in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (b) three Best explanation: The stages INCLUDE: ANALYSIS of existing system, CHARACTERIZE proposed MODIFICATIONS, redesign and implement CURRENT version.

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45.	The process of transforming a model into source code is known as(a) Forward engineering(b) Reverse engineering(c) Re-engineering(d) ReconstructingI had been asked this question in examination.My doubt stems from Software Maintenance topic in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) FORWARD engineering Explanation: NONE.

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46.	Which of the following manuals is a user documentation?(a) SRS -Software Requirement Specification(b) SDD -Software Design Document(c) System Overview(d) None of the mentionedI got this question in an international level competition.Question is taken from Software Maintenance in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» The correct answer is (c) SYSTEM Overview For explanation I would say: System overview PROVIDES general DESCRIPTION of the system’s FUNCTIONS.

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47.	Which of the following manuals is not a user documentation?(a) Beginner’s Guide(b) Installation guide(c) Reference Guide(d) SRSI have been asked this question in exam.The question is from Software Maintenance in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right choice is (d) SRS Explanation: SRS provides information on exact REQUIREMENTS of system as AGREED between user and DEVELOPERS.

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48.	What are legacy systems?(a) new systems(b) old systems(c) under-developed systems(d) none of the mentionedI had been asked this question during an interview.The doubt is from Software Maintenance in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Right OPTION is (b) old systems Easiest explanation: LEGACY systems are the EXISTING systems which MAY require some MODIFICATION or maintenance.

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49.	Choose the suitable options with respect to regression testing.(a) It helps in development of software(b) It helps in maintenance of software(c) It helps in development & maintenance of software(d) none of the mentionedI had been asked this question during a job interview.This question is from Software Maintenance topic in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (c) It helps in DEVELOPMENT & maintenance of software The explanation: Regression TESTING preserves the quality and RELIABILITY of software and ENSURES the software’s continued OPERATION.

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50.	What does ACT stands for in In Boehm model for software maintenance?(a) Actual change track(b) Annual change track(c) Annual change traffic(d) Actual change trafficI had been asked this question in an international level competition.I need to ask this question from Software Maintenance in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering
Answer» Correct option is (C) ANNUAL CHANGE traffic The EXPLANATION is: NONE.

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Which of the following is not a maturity level in CMM?(a) Design(b) Repeatable(c) Managed(d) OptimizingThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.This is a very interesting question from ISO 9001 and CMM in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

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What is a tangible output of an activity that is predicted in a project plan?(a) Deliverable(b) Activity(c) Condition(d) ProcessI got this question in my homework.I want to ask this question from Process Improvement in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

What is often undefined and is left to the ingenuity of the project managers and engineers?(a) Role(b) Exception(c) Activity(d) ProcessThis question was posed to me in semester exam.My doubt is from Process Improvement in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

It is always best to start process analysis with a new test model.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in homework.My question comes from Process Improvement topic in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

How many stages are there in process improvement?(a) three(b) four(c) five(d) sixI got this question during an online exam.I'd like to ask this question from Process Improvement in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

CSTE stands for(a) Certified Software Technology(b) Certified Software Tester(c) Certified Software Trainee(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an online interview.This interesting question is from Software Certification in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

How many levels, does the DO-178B certification targeted by RTCADO-178B has ?(a) two(b) three(c) four(d) fiveThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.The doubt is from Software Certification in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

Which standard is followed in aviation industry ?(a) CTRADO-172B(b) RTCADO-178B(c) RTRADO-178B(d) CTCADO-178BI got this question during a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Software Certification in division Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

Which of the following is a field related to certification ?(a) Person(b) Process(c) Product(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question in an interview for job.Origin of the question is Software Certification in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

How many stages are there in Iterative-enhancement model used during software maintenance?(a) two(b) three(c) four(d) fiveThe question was posed to me at a job interview.Origin of the question is Software Maintenance in portion Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

The process of transforming a model into source code is known as(a) Forward engineering(b) Reverse engineering(c) Re-engineering(d) ReconstructingI had been asked this question in examination.My doubt stems from Software Maintenance topic in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

Which of the following manuals is not a user documentation?(a) Beginner’s Guide(b) Installation guide(c) Reference Guide(d) SRSI have been asked this question in exam.The question is from Software Maintenance in section Software Maintenance of Software Engineering

What are legacy systems?(a) new systems(b) old systems(c) under-developed systems(d) none of the mentionedI had been asked this question during an interview.The doubt is from Software Maintenance in chapter Software Maintenance of Software Engineering