Exploring Software Quality Concepts

What is the primary goal of Software Quality Assurance?

• To eliminate all software bugs.

• To increase software costs.

• To reduce software development time.

• To ensure that software meets quality standards and requirements.

Name one technique used in Software Quality Assurance.

• Performance Profiling

• User Acceptance Testing

• Manual Code Review

• Automated Testing

What are the main types of software reviews?

• The main types of software reviews are formal reviews, informal reviews, peer reviews, and technical reviews.

• Code reviews, design reviews, and user reviews

• Automated reviews, manual reviews, and performance reviews

• Quality assurance reviews, security reviews, and usability reviews

Describe the purpose of a formal technical review.

• To create a marketing strategy for the product.

• To finalize the product design without feedback.

• To provide a platform for team bonding.

• The purpose of a formal technical review is to identify defects and ensure quality in a product or document.

What is the role of configuration management in software development?

• Configuration management ensures consistent software performance, facilitates collaboration, and reduces errors in software development.

• Configuration management eliminates the need for testing.

• It focuses solely on user interface design.

• Configuration management is only for hardware setups.

List one statistical quality control method used in software.

• Histogram

• Pareto Analysis

• Control Charts

• Scatter Plot

How can software quality metrics be assessed?

• Software quality metrics can be assessed solely by team size.

• Assessing software quality metrics requires only user feedback.

• Quality metrics are irrelevant to software development processes.

• Software quality metrics can be assessed through defined metrics like defect density, code coverage, and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between a peer review and a formal review?

• A peer review focuses on academic quality by experts, while a formal review is a structured assessment involving multiple stakeholders.

• A peer review is conducted by the general public, while a formal review is done by a single expert.

• A peer review is a casual discussion, whereas a formal review is an informal chat.

• A peer review evaluates financial performance, while a formal review assesses employee behavior.

Explain the importance of documentation in configuration management.

• Documentation is only necessary for large teams.

• Documentation slows down the configuration process.

• Documentation is irrelevant for compliance and audits.

• Documentation is essential for consistency, troubleshooting, compliance, and effective management in configuration management.

What is a common tool used for statistical software quality assurance?

• R

• Python

• Excel

• SPSS