Question 1

If the product fails to meet the terms of its written guarantee, the buyer or lessee can sue for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) breach of warranty 
B) comparative negligence 
C) contributory negligence 
D) strict liability 
A) breach of warranty 
B) comparative negligence 
C) contributory negligence 
D) strict liability A

Question 2

What type of programming is commonly found in airplane and spacecraft control systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Structured programming 
B) Triple version programming 
C) Object programming 
D) Root programming 
A) Structured programming 
B) Triple version programming 
C) Object programming 
D) Root programming B

Question 3

In which of the following is a defendant held responsible for injuring another person, regardless of negligence or intent?

Accepted Answer

A) Contributory negligence 
B) Misrepresentation 
C) Strict liability 
D) Breach of warranty 
A) Contributory negligence 
B) Misrepresentation 
C) Strict liability 
D) Breach of warranty C

Question 4

What form of testing involves viewing the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings are unknown?

Accepted Answer

A) Integration testing 
B) Black-box testing 
C) User acceptance testing 
D) Static testing 
A) Integration testing 
B) Black-box testing 
C) User acceptance testing 
D) Static testing

Question 5

Transference is the provision of multiple interchangeable components to perform a single function in order to cope with failures and errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A complex system used in IT is a redundant array of independent disks (RAID), which is commonly used in which type of file servers?

Accepted Answer

A) high-volume data storage 
B) low-volume data storage 
C) unpredictable-volume data storage 
D) irregular-volume data storage 
A) high-volume data storage 
B) low-volume data storage 
C) unpredictable-volume data storage 
D) irregular-volume data storage

Question 7

In integration testing, special software programs called static analyzers are run against the new code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The impact of software defects is always trivial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first release of a software product typically meets all its users' expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of software testing?

Accepted Answer

A) White-box testing involves viewing the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings are unknown. 
B) Black-box testing treats the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings, unlike the unit in whitebox testing, are known. 
C) Static testing involves software programs called static analyzers which are run against new code. 
D) Integration testing involves independent testing that is performed by trained end users to ensure that the system operates as they expect. 
A) White-box testing involves viewing the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings are unknown. 
B) Black-box testing treats the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings, unlike the unit in whitebox testing, are known. 
C) Static testing involves software programs called static analyzers which are run against new code. 
D) Integration testing involves independent testing that is performed by trained end users to ensure that the system operates as they expect.

Question 11

Risk mitigation involves the reduction in either the likelihood or the impact of the occurrence of a risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following can be oral, written, or inferred from the seller's conduct?

Accepted Answer

A) Indemnity 
B) Strict liabilities 
C) Warranty tolling 
D) Express warranties 
A) Indemnity 
B) Strict liabilities 
C) Warranty tolling 
D) Express warranties

Question 13

In the context of developing safety-critical systems, the safety engineer's role is limited to producing a hazard log.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When developing safety-critical systems, a key assumption must be that safety will automatically result from following an organization's standard development methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of Capability Maturity Model Integration, process is ad hoc and chaotic; organization tends to overcommit and processes are often abandoned during times of crisis in which of the following maturity levels?

Accepted Answer

A) quantitatively managed 
B) managed 
C) defined 
D) initial 
A) quantitatively managed 
B) managed 
C) defined 
D) initial

Question 16

Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement approach that defines the essential elements of effective processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define the five maturity levels of CMMI.

Accepted Answer

Maturity levelDefinition
InitialProcess

Question 18

Which of the following are defined as a set of interrelated components that include hardware, software, databases, networks, people, and procedures that collect data, process it, and disseminate the output?

Accepted Answer

A) Management information systems 
B) Decision support systems 
C) Business information systems 
D) Data information systems 
A) Management information systems 
B) Decision support systems 
C) Business information systems 
D) Data information systems

Question 19

Software developers do not typically work closely with safety and software engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a standard, proven work process that enables those involved to make controlled and orderly progress in developing high-quality software?

Accepted Answer

A) software guide 
B) software development methodology 
C) software manual 
D) software project management 
A) software guide 
B) software development methodology 
C) software manual 
D) software project management

If the product fails to meet the terms of its written guarantee, the buyer or lessee can sue for which of the following?

What type of programming is commonly found in airplane and spacecraft control systems?

In which of the following is a defendant held responsible for injuring another person, regardless of negligence or intent?

What form of testing involves viewing the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings are unknown?

Transference is the provision of multiple interchangeable components to perform a single function in order to cope with failures and errors.

A complex system used in IT is a redundant array of independent disks (RAID), which is commonly used in which type of file servers?

In integration testing, special software programs called static analyzers are run against the new code.

The impact of software defects is always trivial.

The first release of a software product typically meets all its users' expectations.

Which of the following is true of software testing?

Risk mitigation involves the reduction in either the likelihood or the impact of the occurrence of a risk.

Which of the following can be oral, written, or inferred from the seller's conduct?

In the context of developing safety-critical systems, the safety engineer's role is limited to producing a hazard log.

When developing safety-critical systems, a key assumption must be that safety will automatically result from following an organization's standard development methodology.

In the context of Capability Maturity Model Integration, process is ad hoc and chaotic; organization tends to overcommit and processes are often abandoned during times of crisis in which of the following maturity levels?

Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement approach that defines the essential elements of effective processes.

Define the five maturity levels of CMMI.

Which of the following are defined as a set of interrelated components that include hardware, software, databases, networks, people, and procedures that collect data, process it, and disseminate the output?

Software developers do not typically work closely with safety and software engineers.

Which of the following is a standard, proven work process that enables those involved to make controlled and orderly progress in developing high-quality software?

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Exam 7: Ethical Decisions in Software Development

If the product fails to meet the terms of its written guarantee, the buyer or lessee can sue for which of the following?

What type of programming is commonly found in airplane and spacecraft control systems?

In which of the following is a defendant held responsible for injuring another person, regardless of negligence or intent?

What form of testing involves viewing the software unit as a device that has expected input and output behaviors but whose internal workings are unknown?

Transference is the provision of multiple interchangeable components to perform a single function in order to cope with failures and errors.

A complex system used in IT is a redundant array of independent disks (RAID), which is commonly used in which type of file servers?

In integration testing, special software programs called static analyzers are run against the new code.

The impact of software defects is always trivial.

The first release of a software product typically meets all its users' expectations.

Which of the following is true of software testing?

Risk mitigation involves the reduction in either the likelihood or the impact of the occurrence of a risk.

Which of the following can be oral, written, or inferred from the seller's conduct?

In the context of developing safety-critical systems, the safety engineer's role is limited to producing a hazard log.

When developing safety-critical systems, a key assumption must be that safety will automatically result from following an organization's standard development methodology.

In the context of Capability Maturity Model Integration, process is ad hoc and chaotic; organization tends to overcommit and processes are often abandoned during times of crisis in which of the following maturity levels?

Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement approach that defines the essential elements of effective processes.

Define the five maturity levels of CMMI.

Which of the following are defined as a set of interrelated components that include hardware, software, databases, networks, people, and procedures that collect data, process it, and disseminate the output?

Software developers do not typically work closely with safety and software engineers.

Which of the following is a standard, proven work process that enables those involved to make controlled and orderly progress in developing high-quality software?

An Overview of Ethics

Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users

Cyberattacks and Cybersecurity

Privacy

Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Property

The Impact of Information Technology on Society

Social Media

Ethics of IT Organizations

Filters