3c052 Practice Test
Practice test from the 3C052 CDC study text.
- 1.
(001) Software engineering is defined as a systematic
- A.
Software program procedures to reduce risk early
- B.
Coordinated effort to meet software program objectives
- C.
Integrated software product design of defined steps combining methods, tools and procedures
- D.
Disciplined, quantifiable approach to development, operation and maintenance of software
Correct Answer
D. Disciplined, quantifiable approach to development, operation and maintenance of software -
- 2.
(001) What does software engineering disciplines consist of?
- A.
The technical how-to's for software development
- B.
A set of defined steps which combine methods, tools, and procedures.
- C.
A harmonious collection of tools designed to provide automated support.
- D.
The collection of all elements contributing to the development of a software product.
Correct Answer
B. A set of defined steps which combine methods, tools, and procedures. -
- 3.
(001) A software engineering system is defined as the
- A.
Technical how-to's for software development
- B.
Set of defined steps which combine methods, tools, and procedures
- C.
Harmonious collection of tools designed to provide automated support
- D.
Collection of all elements contributing to the development of a software product
Correct Answer
D. Collection of all elements contributing to the development of a software product -
- 4.
(002) Which software engineering principle seeks to seperate the essential characteristics of a process from nonessential details?
- A.
Abstraction
- B.
Localization
- C.
Modularity
- D.
Uniformity
Correct Answer
A. Abstraction -
- 5.
(002) Which software engineering principle helps create modules with loose coupling and strong cohesion
- A.
Abstraction
- B.
Localization
- C.
Modularity
- D.
Uniformity
Correct Answer
B. Localization -
- 6.
(002) Which software engineering principle results from good program coding practice with consistent control structure and calling sequence for operations?
- A.
Confirmability
- B.
Localization
- C.
Modularity
- D.
Uniformity
Correct Answer
D. Uniformity -
- 7.
(002) Which software engineering principles relies on decomposable software so it can be readily tested, thus aiding in developing software that is modifiable.
- A.
Confirmability
- B.
Localization
- C.
Modulatiry
- D.
Uniformity
Correct Answer
A. Confirmability -
- 8.
(003) What object-oriented (OO) term would you encounter in the object-oriented design (OOD) that groups classes and objects that can be used in two or more public domains?
- A.
Encapsulation
- B.
Attribute
- C.
Service
- D.
Pattern
Correct Answer
D. Pattern -
- 9.
(003) What is the term that identifies how objects relate to each other in object-oriented programming? (OOP)
- A.
Methods.
- B.
Inheritance
- C.
Data hiding
- D.
Data modeling
Correct Answer
D. Data modeling -
- 10.
(003) Object-oriented programming (OOP) models define "method" as a
- A.
Real instance of class
- B.
Distinct logical sequence
- C.
Means to define subclasses from data classes
- D.
Means to establish the interfaces between objects
Correct Answer
B. Distinct logical sequence -
- 11.
(003) In which object-oritend design (OOD) step do you write a solution to the problem?
- A.
Define the problem
- B.
Identify the objects
- C.
Identify the operations
- D.
Develop an informal strategy
Correct Answer
D. Develop an informal strategy -
- 12.
(003) In which object-oriented design (OOD) step do you group the objects with the operations that act on them?
- A.
Define the problem
- B.
Establish interfaces
- C.
Develop an informal strategy
- D.
Implement objects and operations
Correct Answer
B. Establish interfaces -
- 13.
(003) In which object-oriented design (OOD) step do you establish specifications for objects and designing algorithms to perform operations?
- A.
Define the problem
- B.
Establish interfaces
- C.
Develop an informal strategy
- D.
Implement objects and operations
Correct Answer
D. Implement objects and operations -
- 14.
(004) What is the first order of operation you should follow when solving a math equation?
- A.
Multiplication and Division
- B.
Addition and subtraction
- C.
Parenthesis
- D.
Exponents
Correct Answer
C. Parenthesis -
- 15.
(004) Exponents appear in computer notation as
- A.
Subscript
- B.
Superscript
- C.
One asterisks followed by the exponent value
- D.
Two asterisks followed by the exponent value
Correct Answer
D. Two asterisks followed by the exponent value -
- 16.
(005) Which terms are not used to describe possible binary digit (BIT) values?
- A.
0 and 1
- B.
One and Off
- C.
True and False
- D.
Positive and Negative
Correct Answer
D. Positive and Negative -
- 17.
(005) Within data representation each ASCII character has a representation of
- A.
Two hexadecimal digits or eight BITS
- B.
One hexadecimal digit or four BITS
- C.
Four BITS or four binary digits
- D.
Two bytes or 16 binary digits
Correct Answer
A. Two hexadecimal digits or eight BITS -
- 18.
(005) What is the smallest piece of data that provides meaning or has a relationship?
- A.
Record
- B.
Field
- C.
Byte
- D.
File
Correct Answer
B. Field -
- 19.
(006) When developing structured code, the structured specification is considered as the
- A.
Portrayed hierarchy of independent conditions and the activities
- B.
Foundation for the development of the entire software system
- C.
Entity containing the entire set of iterative primitives
- D.
Transformation of input and output data flows
Correct Answer
B. Foundation for the development of the entire software system -
- 20.
(007) A graphic tool used to design algorithms for prtraying a hierarchy of independent conditions and activities resulting from valid combination of conditions is a
- A.
Sequential Primitive
- B.
Decision table
- C.
Decision tree
- D.
Syntax
Correct Answer
C. Decision tree -
- 21.
(007) What are reserved words?
- A.
Words you can pass using parameters
- B.
Primitives written using structured English
- C.
Syntactical primitives used in a particular language
- D.
Words that have a special meaning to a particular language
Correct Answer
D. Words that have a special meaning to a particular language -
- 22.
(008) Modularity, loose coupling, high cohesion, and information hiding are software characteristics that
- A.
Ease software reuse
- B.
Enhance software efficiency
- C.
Speed program development
- D.
Enhance program accessibility
Correct Answer
A. Ease software reuse -
- 23.
(008) Another term for an Ada exception handler construct is
- A.
Case
- B.
Form
- C.
Frame
- D.
Sequence
Correct Answer
C. Frame -
- 24.
(009) Which term is a structured description of records used to describe database objects representations and the relationships among them?
- A.
Model
- B.
Pointer
- C.
Schema
- D.
Structure
Correct Answer
C. Schema -
- 25.
(009)Which term is used to address the data item instead of having to address the entire size of the data item?
- A.
Model
- B.
Pointer
- C.
Schema
- D.
Structure
Correct Answer
B. Pointer -
- 26.
(009) Which term is a set of data elements or values organized by using a model of horizontal rows and vertical columns?
- A.
View
- B.
Build
- C.
Meta-Data
- D.
Database Table
Correct Answer
D. Database Table -
- 27.
(009) Data about data within tables is which term?
- A.
View
- B.
Build
- C.
Meta-Data
- D.
Database Table
Correct Answer
C. Meta-Data -
- 28.
(009) Which term is a relational data table with data calculated at query time?
- A.
View
- B.
Build
- C.
Meta-Data
- D.
Database Table
Correct Answer
A. View -
- 29.
(009) A structure within a hierarchical data structure is best used to display database records that have what type of fields?
- A.
Reliant
- B.
Repeated
- C.
Structured
- D.
Independant
Correct Answer
B. Repeated -
- 30.
(009) Another structure name for a network that is similar to a structure name for a network that is similar to a tree structure is a
- A.
Plex
- B.
View
- C.
Model
- D.
Schema
Correct Answer
A. Plex -
- 31.
(010) The term "relation" is a mathematical use in relational database structure and another term for
- A.
Model
- B.
Table
- C.
Schema
- D.
Structure
Correct Answer
B. Table -
- 32.
(010) Which term is retrieval package characteristic that is a collection of tools used to automate the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing software modules from a remote computer?
- A.
Package distribution
- B.
Remote data management
- C.
Package management system
- D.
Computer-aided software engineering
Correct Answer
C. Package management system -
- 33.
(011) What database administrator (DBA) maintenance responsibility includes configuration control which entails updating information on an enterprise's computer systems?
- A.
Managing the database management system (DBMS)
- B.
Managing data activity
- C.
Maintaining a data repository
- D.
Managing the database structure
Correct Answer
D. Managing the database structure -
- 34.
(011) What causes database fragmentation
- A.
Gaps left in the database due to record deletions
- B.
Database becoming logically unorganized
- C.
Unstructured record formats
- D.
Data denormalization
Correct Answer
A. Gaps left in the database due to record deletions -
- 35.
(011) What database administrator (DBA) maintenance responsibility involves maintaining a practical collection of metadata, DMBS software, code libraries, and editing tools?
- A.
Managing the DBMS
- B.
Managing data activity
- C.
Maintaining a data repository
- D.
Managing the database structure
Correct Answer
C. Maintaining a data repository -
- 36.
(012) What is the best method to determine if the security feature of a database system is working?
- A.
Manage data activities
- B.
Install keyboards locks
- C.
Perform periodically audits
- D.
Use the least privilege concept
Correct Answer
C. Perform periodically audits -
- 37.
(012) One method to maintain database access control is for database Administrators (DBA) to limit users' access by
- A.
Managing data activities
- B.
Installing keyboards locks
- C.
Performing periodically audits
- D.
Using the least privilege concept
Correct Answer
D. Using the least privilege concept -
- 38.
(013) Which term best describe a database process of using symbols to represent something in a manner different from which it was intended?
- A.
Normalization
- B.
Semantic modeling
- C.
Remote data management
- D.
Entity-Relationship diagram
Correct Answer
B. Semantic modeling -
- 39.
Which item's purpose is to graphically illustrate system objects or entities and their relationships?
- A.
Normalization
- B.
Semantic modeling
- C.
Data denormalization
- D.
Entity-Relationship diagram
Correct Answer
D. Entity-Relationship diagram -
- 40.
(013) Which term best describe the process of organizing data into tables in such a way that the results of using the database are unambiguous and as intended?
- A.
Normalization
- B.
Semantic Modeling
- C.
Data denormalization
- D.
Entity-Relationship Modeling
Correct Answer
A. Normalization -
- 41.
(013) Which database normalization form has a type of entity dependency called transitive dependency?
- A.
First Normal
- B.
Second Normal
- C.
Third Normal
- D.
Fourth Normal
Correct Answer
C. Third Normal -
- 42.
(013) The redundant storing of the customer name in the purchase order entity is an example of
- A.
Normalization
- B.
Semantic Modeling
- C.
Data denormalization
- D.
Entity-Relationship diagram
Correct Answer
C. Data denormalization -
- 43.
(014) Which type of software maintenance requires fixing defective software or errors in the existing software program?
- A.
Preventive
- B.
Corrective
- C.
Functional
- D.
Redesign
Correct Answer
B. Corrective -
- 44.
(014) Which type of software maintenance is sometimes referred to as adaptive or enhancement Maintenance?
- A.
Preventive
- B.
Corrective
- C.
Functional
- D.
Redesign
Correct Answer
C. Functional -
- 45.
(014) What type of software maintenance is required when the accepting customer of a software program may be a different group of individuals than the original requesting user group?
- A.
Preventive
- B.
Corrective
- C.
Functional
- D.
Redesign
Correct Answer
C. Functional -
- 46.
(014) Which type of software maintenance does not change the functionality of a system, but changes the code in a manner to ease future software maintenance?
- A.
Preventive
- B.
Corrective
- C.
Functional
- D.
Redesign
Correct Answer
A. Preventive -
- 47.
(014) What type of software maintenance is performed on code that is difficult to understand?
- A.
Preventive
- B.
Corrective
- C.
Functional
- D.
Redesign
Correct Answer
D. Redesign -
- 48.
(015) In which software maintenance step do you produce a preliminary software design change?
- A.
Modify the software
- B.
Revalidate the system
- C.
Understand the program
- D.
Conduct program testing
Correct Answer
A. Modify the software -
- 49.
(015) The software maintenance step that is concerned with minimizing side effects is
- A.
Modifying the software
- B.
Revalidating the system
- C.
Understanding the program
- D.
Conducting program testing
Correct Answer
A. Modifying the software -
- 50.
(015) The software maintenance step that involves three different levels of testing is
- A.
Modifying the software
- B.
Revalidating the system
- C.
Understanding the program
- D.
Conducting program testing
Correct Answer
B. Revalidating the system -
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