Computer Knowledge
Software Development and Management
3,064 Questions
Software development and management focuses on the system development life cycle, enterprise architecture, and configuration management. It tests your familiarity with system analysis, design models, and IT project planning. This subject is essential for specialist and banking officer scale examinations.
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Software Development and Management Questions
Which of the following is an example of programmatic transparency in NGOs?
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Disclosing project goals, objectives, and strategies
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Providing regular updates on project progress
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Sharing project outcomes and impact data
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Programmatic transparency involves sharing information about the planning, implementation, and outcomes of NGO projects and activities.
Which KPI is used to measure the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions taken to address quality issues?
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Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Effectiveness
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First Pass Yield (FPY)
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Acceptance Quality Level (AQL)
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Customer Return Rate (CRR)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Effectiveness is a Quality Control KPI that evaluates the success of corrective and preventive actions implemented to resolve quality issues and prevent their recurrence.
Which software is commonly used for creating and editing sound effects for video games?
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Logic Pro X
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Ableton Live
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Cubase
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Wwise
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Wwise is a popular software used by many video game developers for creating and editing sound effects, music, and interactive audio.
Which of the following is a key element of SPI?
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Data collection and analysis
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Process mapping
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Root cause analysis
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
SPI involves a combination of data collection and analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysis to identify and eliminate defects in a process.
Which of the following is a common tool used in SPI for identifying and eliminating defects?
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Pareto chart
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Cause-and-effect diagram
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Control chart
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, and control charts are all commonly used tools in SPI for identifying and eliminating defects.
What is the role of standardization in SPI?
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To ensure consistency in processes
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To reduce variation
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To improve efficiency
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Standardization is important in SPI for ensuring consistency in processes, reducing variation, and improving efficiency.
Which of the following is a key principle of SPI?
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Customer focus
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Data-driven decision-making
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Process improvement
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
Customer focus, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement are all key principles of SPI.
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in production control?
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Gantt charts
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PERT charts
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Critical path method (CPM)
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Economic order quantity (EOQ)
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Economic order quantity (EOQ) is not a technique used in production control, but rather a formula used to determine the optimal quantity to order to minimize inventory costs.
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in productivity improvement?
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Lean manufacturing
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Six Sigma
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Total quality management (TQM)
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Economic order quantity (EOQ)
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Economic order quantity (EOQ) is not a technique used in productivity improvement, but rather a formula used to determine the optimal quantity to order to minimize inventory costs.
Which of the following is a common application of set theory in software engineering?
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Requirements engineering
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Software design
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Software testing
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Set theory is used in various areas of software engineering, including requirements engineering for specifying and analyzing system requirements, software design for modeling and structuring software systems, and software testing for generating test cases and evaluating test results.
What is the primary focus of Tuckman's Team Development Model?
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Team formation and development stages
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Team conflict and resolution strategies
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Team communication and collaboration
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Team decision-making and problem-solving
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Tuckman's Team Development Model describes the stages that teams typically go through as they form, develop, and mature, including forming, storming, norming, and performing.
Which document outlines the general conditions and requirements for a construction project?
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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General Conditions of the Contract
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Project Specifications
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Construction Drawings
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The General Conditions of the Contract outlines the general conditions and requirements for a construction project, including payment terms, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution procedures.
Which document outlines the technical requirements for materials and construction methods?
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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General Conditions of the Contract
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Project Specifications
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Construction Drawings
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Project specifications outline the technical requirements for materials and construction methods, including quality standards, performance criteria, and testing procedures.
What is the term for the process of integrating industrial automation systems with other enterprise systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)?
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Enterprise integration
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System integration
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Data integration
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Enterprise integration, system integration, and data integration are all terms used to describe the process of integrating industrial automation systems with other enterprise systems.
Which framework is specifically designed for evaluating the effectiveness of GDI initiatives?
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GDI Maturity Model
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GDI Scorecard
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GDI Evaluation Framework
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GDI Monitoring Framework
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The GDI Evaluation Framework is a comprehensive framework that provides a structured approach to assessing the effectiveness of GDI initiatives. It covers various aspects such as data quality, accessibility, usability, and governance.