Software Engineering MCQs

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Which of the following terms is a measure of the probability that the system will cause an accident ?

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A characteristic of a software system that can lead to a system error is known as _____________________ ?

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An aircraft engine normally includes automatic fire extinguishers.What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

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A chemical plant system may detect excessive pressure and open a relief valve to reduce these pressures before an explosion occurs. What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

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An erroneous system state that can lead to system behavior that is unexpected by system users is known as________________?

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An assessment of the worst possible damage that could result from a particular hazard is known as _________________?

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A password checking system that disallows user passwords that are proper names or words that are normally included in a dictionary is an example of ________________ with respect to security systems?

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A weakness in a computer-based system that may be exploited to cause loss or harm is known as ?

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Consider a case where the system is unavailable and cannot deliver its services to users. What type of failure is being described here ?

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An event that occurs at some point in time when the system does not deliver a service as expected by its users is called __________________?

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How many stages are there in Risk-driven requirements specification ?

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POFOD stands for___________________?

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Which of the following is not a functional reliability requirement for a system ?

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Which reliability requirements are concerned with maintaining copies of the system ?

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Which reliability metric sets out the probable number of system failures that are likely to be observed relative to a certain time period ?

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At which stage of risk analysis specification, the additional security requirements take account of the technologies used in building the system and system design and implementation decisions ?

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Consider a case where the failure of the system causes damage to the system itself or it data. What type of failure is being described here ?

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Which of the following examples does not involve dependability engineering ?

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Which process characteristic with respect to Dependability Engineering is mentioned by the statement: “The process should be understandable by people apart from process participants” ?

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Which of the following is a Strategy to achieve Software diversity ?

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Which of the following terms is a measure of the probability that the system will cause an accident ?

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A characteristic of a software system that can lead to a system error is known as _____________________ ?

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An aircraft engine normally includes automatic fire extinguishers.What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

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A chemical plant system may detect excessive pressure and open a relief valve to reduce these pressures before an explosion occurs. What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

MEDIUMENGLISHSoftware Engineering

An erroneous system state that can lead to system behavior that is unexpected by system users is known as________________?

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An assessment of the worst possible damage that could result from a particular hazard is known as _________________?

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A password checking system that disallows user passwords that are proper names or words that are normally included in a dictionary is an example of ________________ with respect to security systems?

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A weakness in a computer-based system that may be exploited to cause loss or harm is known as ?

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Consider a case where the system is unavailable and cannot deliver its services to users. What type of failure is being described here ?

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An event that occurs at some point in time when the system does not deliver a service as expected by its users is called __________________?

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How many stages are there in Risk-driven requirements specification ?

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POFOD stands for___________________?

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Which of the following is not a functional reliability requirement for a system ?

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Which reliability requirements are concerned with maintaining copies of the system ?

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Which reliability metric sets out the probable number of system failures that are likely to be observed relative to a certain time period ?

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At which stage of risk analysis specification, the additional security requirements take account of the technologies used in building the system and system design and implementation decisions ?

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Consider a case where the failure of the system causes damage to the system itself or it data. What type of failure is being described here ?

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Which of the following examples does not involve dependability engineering ?

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Which process characteristic with respect to Dependability Engineering is mentioned by the statement: “The process should be understandable by people apart from process participants” ?

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