Software Engineering and Software Testing Quiz

What do software process metrics primarily measure?

• The number of defects in the software

• The financial health of the project

• The effectiveness and efficiency of the software development process

• The quality of the software product

What is the purpose of Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE)?

• To identify bottlenecks in the development process

• To track the performance of the development team

• To assess the effectiveness of the quality assurance process

• To measure the speed of software delivery

Which metric measures the time taken to resolve a defect after it is reported?

• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

• Cycle Time

• Productivity Metrics

• Defect Density

What does Schedule Variance (SV) measure?

• The average time taken to resolve defects

• The number of defects per unit size of the software

• The difference between planned project schedule and actual progress

• The difference between planned budget and actual costs

What is the purpose of Cost Variance (CV)?

• To measure the effectiveness of the development team

• To help in tracking the financial health of the project

• To assess the speed of project progress

• To track the quality of the software product

What does the term 'Velocity' refer to in Agile methodologies?

• The number of defects found in a project

• The amount of work a team can complete during a sprint

• The difference between planned and actual project costs

• The average time taken to fix defects

What is a Burn-Down Chart used for?

• To track project costs

• To visualize the remaining work in a sprint

• To measure defect density

• To assess resource utilization

Which of the following is NOT a key ethical consideration for software engineers?

• Integrity and Honesty

• Confidentiality and Privacy

• Public Interest

• Maximizing profits

What should software engineers prioritize according to ethical practices?

• Project deadlines

• Company profits

• Personal gain

• Public interest

What is the main focus of the 'Avoiding Harm' ethical principle?

• Preventing the development of malicious software

• Ensuring software is user-friendly

• Maximizing software performance

• Reducing project costs