SMQT EXAM VERSION 1: SOFTWARE
MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
1. In the Goal-Question-Metric (GQM) approach, what is the primary purpose of the
‘Question’ layer?
A. To characterize the object of measurement in the context of a particular quality issue.
B. To define the statistical methods used for data analysis.
C. To provide a mapping between the goal and the data collection process.
D. To establish the mathematical formula for the final metric.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Question layer in GQM bridges the conceptual goal to the
quantitative metric by characterizing the object of measurement and defining which
aspects are relevant to the goal.
2. Calculate the Cyclomatic Complexity (M) for a program control flow graph with 14 edges,
10 nodes, and 2 connected components.
A. 4
B. 8
,C. 6
D. 10
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Using the formula M = E - N + 2P, where E is edges (14), N is
nodes (10), and P is components (2): 14 - 10 + 2(2) = 4 + 4 = 8.
3. According to ISO/IEC 25010, which quality sub-characteristic refers to the degree to which
a system protects information and data?
A. Reliability
B. Portability
C. Compatibility
D. Security
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Security is the characteristic that represents the degree to which
a product or system protects information and data so that persons or other products have
the degree of data access appropriate to their types and levels of authorization.
4. Which Software Maturity level in CMMI involves the use of statistical and other
quantitative techniques to control process performance?
A. Level 2 (Managed)
B. Level 4 (Quantitatively Managed)
, C. Level 3 (Defined)
D. Level 5 (Optimizing)
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: CMMI Level 4 (Quantitatively Managed) is characterized by the
use of quantitative data and statistical techniques to manage processes.
5. In Function Point Analysis, which of the following is considered an External Inquiry (EQ)?
A. An elementary process that processes data to update Internal Logical Files.
B. An elementary process that sends data outside the boundary to provide information
without derived data.
C. A logical group of data maintained within the application boundary.
D. An elementary process that involves complex calculations or derived data for output.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: An External Inquiry (EQ) is an elementary process that sends
data outside the boundary and is characterized by no derived data and no updates to
Internal Logical Files during the process.
6. Which testing technique is specifically designed to detect ‘pesticide paradox’ issues by
varying test cases?
A. Regression Testing
B. Exploratory Testing
MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY
TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
1. In the Goal-Question-Metric (GQM) approach, what is the primary purpose of the
‘Question’ layer?
A. To characterize the object of measurement in the context of a particular quality issue.
B. To define the statistical methods used for data analysis.
C. To provide a mapping between the goal and the data collection process.
D. To establish the mathematical formula for the final metric.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Question layer in GQM bridges the conceptual goal to the
quantitative metric by characterizing the object of measurement and defining which
aspects are relevant to the goal.
2. Calculate the Cyclomatic Complexity (M) for a program control flow graph with 14 edges,
10 nodes, and 2 connected components.
A. 4
B. 8
,C. 6
D. 10
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Using the formula M = E - N + 2P, where E is edges (14), N is
nodes (10), and P is components (2): 14 - 10 + 2(2) = 4 + 4 = 8.
3. According to ISO/IEC 25010, which quality sub-characteristic refers to the degree to which
a system protects information and data?
A. Reliability
B. Portability
C. Compatibility
D. Security
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Security is the characteristic that represents the degree to which
a product or system protects information and data so that persons or other products have
the degree of data access appropriate to their types and levels of authorization.
4. Which Software Maturity level in CMMI involves the use of statistical and other
quantitative techniques to control process performance?
A. Level 2 (Managed)
B. Level 4 (Quantitatively Managed)
, C. Level 3 (Defined)
D. Level 5 (Optimizing)
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: CMMI Level 4 (Quantitatively Managed) is characterized by the
use of quantitative data and statistical techniques to manage processes.
5. In Function Point Analysis, which of the following is considered an External Inquiry (EQ)?
A. An elementary process that processes data to update Internal Logical Files.
B. An elementary process that sends data outside the boundary to provide information
without derived data.
C. A logical group of data maintained within the application boundary.
D. An elementary process that involves complex calculations or derived data for output.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: An External Inquiry (EQ) is an elementary process that sends
data outside the boundary and is characterized by no derived data and no updates to
Internal Logical Files during the process.
6. Which testing technique is specifically designed to detect ‘pesticide paradox’ issues by
varying test cases?
A. Regression Testing
B. Exploratory Testing
