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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Basics with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Basics, a crucial aspect of Software Engineering. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Basics, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Software Engineering.

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Q281.
What are the costs associated with software development?

a.

Hardware costs

b.

Development costs

c.

Operational costs

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:
Q282.
What percentage of total expenditure is hardware costs typically?

a.

80%

b.

50%

c.

20%

d.

10%

Discuss
Answer: (c).20% Explanation:
Q283.
What is the main aspect closely linked with the cost of software development?

a.

Productivity

b.

Quality

c.

User satisfaction

d.

Hardware costs

Discuss
Answer: (a).Productivity Explanation:
Q284.
What was the situation of data processing personnel in the 1980s?

a.

The quest for data processing personnel increased by 12% per year

b.

The population of people working in data processing and the productivity of those people each grew by approximately 4% per year

c.

The number of data processing personnel decreased

d.

The productivity of data processing personnel increased

Discuss
Answer: (b).The population of people working in data processing and the productivity of those people each grew by approximately 4% per year Explanation:
Q285.
What is the net effect of a growing gap between demand and supply of software development?

a.

Increased productivity

b.

Decreased backlog in the maintenance of existing software

c.

Increased development of new applications

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).None of the above Explanation:
Q286.
What is the impact of a growing gap between demand and supply of software development on the competitive edge of an organization?

a.

It improves the competitive edge

b.

It has no impact on the competitive edge

c.

It may have repercussions on the competitive edge especially when there are severe time-to-market constraints.

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).It may have repercussions on the competitive edge especially when there are severe time-to-market constraints. Explanation:
Q287.
What is the shift from producing software to using software?

a.

The focus is on using software to achieve organizational goals rather than developing software

b.

The focus is on developing software to achieve organizational goals rather than using software

c.

The focus is on using software and developing software in equal measure to achieve organizational goals

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).The focus is on using software to achieve organizational goals rather than developing software Explanation:
Q288.
Why are issues of cost and productivity of software development important?

a.

They affect the quality of our existence

b.

They affect the cost of software development

c.

They affect the productivity of software development

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).They affect the quality of our existence Explanation:
Q289.
How can software errors affect organizations on a smaller scale?

a.

They can cause transaction errors in bank traffic

b.

They can send reminders to pay $0.00 bills

c.

They can cause a stock control system to issue orders too late

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:
Q290.
What is the impact of software errors on an organizational scale?

a.

They can cause transaction errors in bank traffic

b.

They can send reminders to pay $0.00 bills

c.

They can cause a stock control system to issue orders too late

d.

They can lay off complete divisions of a factory

Discuss
Answer: (d).They can lay off complete divisions of a factory Explanation:
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