NPTEL Software Engineering Quiz AE

What is the role of a project manager in relation to project planning objectives?

• The project manager is responsible for defining the project objectives.

• The project manager ensures that project objectives are met by overseeing the project's execution.

• The project manager only communicates with stakeholders but does not influence project objectives.

• The project manager has no involvement in setting project objectives.

Which project planning objective is concerned with identifying and managing potential issues and challenges that may impact the project's success?

• Time management.

• Quality management.

• Risk management.

• Cost management.

Which project planning objective deals with allocating resources efficiently to complete project tasks?

• Scope management.

• Resource management.

• Stakeholder management.

• Communication management.

Which of the following is an example of a well-defined project objective?

• "Complete the project as soon as possible."

• "Reduce customer support response times by 25% within six months."

• "Spend less money on the project than last year."

• "Increase team productivity."

What is the significance of having clear and well-defined project objectives?

• They make it easier to allocate blame when a project fails.

• They provide a framework for monitoring and measuring project progress.

• They ensure that the project is completed faster.

• They eliminate the need for project planning altogether.

What is the primary purpose of software metrics in software engineering?

• To create more complex and feature-rich software products.

• To monitor the performance of hardware components in a computer system.

• To quantify and measure various aspects of the software development process and the resulting software products.

• To enforce strict coding standards.

Which of the following is NOT a common category of software metrics?

• Process metrics.

• Product metrics.

• System metrics.

• Project metrics.

Which type of software metric is concerned with measuring the number of defects or issues found in the software?

• Product metrics.

• Process metrics.

• Project metrics.

• System metrics.

What is the purpose of using "code complexity metrics" in software development?

• To measure the complexity of the software development process.

• To identify bugs in the code.

• To assess the complexity of the source code, which may affect maintainability and quality.

• To calculate the project budget.

Which of the following is a commonly used software metric for code size in lines of code (LOC)?

• McCabe's Cyclomatic Complexity.

• Halstead's Software Science.

• Function Points.

• LOC.