According to the ISO-9126 Quality Framework, what is the definition of the top-level quality characteristic 'Usability'?
A.The relationship between the level of software performance and the amount of resources used.
B.The ease to use any function especially from a user viewpoint.
C.The essential purpose of any product or service that satisfies stated or implied needs.
D.The capability of software to maintain its level of performance under stated conditions.
In software quality engineering, what is the formal definition of a 'Defect'?
A.An incorrect condition in a computer program.
B.A deviation from customer requirements that results in a product not satisfying its normal usage requirements.
C.An unexpected physical hardware crash that halts software execution.
D.A human action that produces an incorrect result.
In software quality engineering, a 'Defect' is formally defined as:
A.The result of a human action that produces an incorrect result.
B.The deviation from customer requirements.
C.The mistakes made by a programmer.
D.An incorrect step, process, or data definition in a computer program.
What is a software 'Bug'?
A.An error found after the software is shipped into production.
B.An error found during the testing phase.
C.An error found before the software is shipped into production.
D.An error found during the coding phase.
What example is given for a 'Bug' in the Software Quality Engineering handouts?
A.An incorrect condition in a computer program.
B.July 28, 1962 -- Mariner I space probe launch failure due to improperly transcribed formula written on paper.
C.An online payment software where the debit card option is completely missing in production.
D.A program designed to add two numbers but performing subtraction instead due to a minus sign.
What is the primary process used to minimize defects during software development?
A.Defect Detection and Reduction
B.Defect Removal
C.Defect Containment
D.Defect Prevention
Why do the same concepts (such as 'quality') have different interpretations in Software Quality Engineering? Describe the reasons behind this variation.
What example is given for a 'Defect' in the Software Quality Engineering course handouts?
A.Let’s assume a software solution for online payments where the option of selecting the debit card is missing in production.
B.The set of attributes related to the capability of software to maintain its level of performance under stated conditions for a stated period of time.
C.An incorrect step, process, or data definition in a computer program.
D.Software that can be transferred from one environment to another.
According to the ISO-9126 Quality Framework, what is the primary purpose of the 'Usability' quality characteristic?
A.To maintain its level of performance under stated conditions for a stated period of time.
B.To be easily used from a user viewpoint.
C.To have a relationship between performance and resources used.
D.To provide and perform desired functions.
According to the ISO-9126 Quality Framework, what is the definition of the top-level quality characteristic 'Maintainability'?
A.The capability of software to maintain its level of performance under stated conditions.
B.The ease of use from a user viewpoint.
C.The effort needed to make specified modifications.
D.The essential purpose of any product or service.
