Automated tools for tracking and reporting MCQs – Software Project Management
1. Which tool is widely used for continuous integration and automated testing in software projects?
a) Jenkins
b) MS Project
c) Trello
d) JIRA
Answer: a) Jenkins
2. Which automated tool is known for providing real-time project tracking and reporting?
a) Microsoft Excel
b) Trello
c) JIRA
d) MS Project
Answer: c) JIRA
3. What is the primary purpose of using an automated tool like Selenium in software development?
a) Automated functional testing
b) Project scheduling
c) Resource management
d) Task tracking
Answer: a) Automated functional testing
4. Which feature of JIRA allows you to generate detailed project reports?
a) Dashboards
b) Kanban Boards
c) Backlogs
d) Epics
Answer: a) Dashboards
5. In MS Project, what is used to automatically track project progress against the schedule?
a) Gantt Chart
b) Task Usage View
c) Baseline Comparison
d) Resource Sheet
Answer: c) Baseline Comparison
6. Which tool is specifically designed for real-time monitoring and reporting of server and application performance?
a) Nagios
b) JIRA
c) MS Project
d) Trello
Answer: a) Nagios
7. What does ‘Continuous Integration’ (CI) automate in software development?
a) The integration of code changes into a shared repository frequently
b) The project scheduling and resource allocation
c) The generation of user documentation
d) The management of project tasks
Answer: a) The integration of code changes into a shared repository frequently
8. Which reporting tool is commonly used for generating business intelligence and project reports?
a) Tableau
b) MS Project
c) JIRA
d) Trello
Answer: a) Tableau
9. Which feature of Trello allows you to automate repetitive tasks like moving cards between lists?
a) Butler
b) Dashboard
c) Calendar
d) Reports
Answer: a) Butler
10. What does the ‘Automated Test’ feature in tools like Selenium or QTP help with?
a) Executing test scripts automatically to verify software functionality
b) Tracking project milestones
c) Managing project resources
d) Creating project Gantt charts
Answer: a) Executing test scripts automatically to verify software functionality
11. Which JIRA feature is used to track project issues and their resolution status?
a) Issue Tracker
b) Time Tracking
c) Work Log
d) Sprint Burndown Chart
Answer: a) Issue Tracker
12. In MS Project, which tool helps in automatically scheduling tasks based on dependencies?
a) Task Dependencies
b) Resource Sheet
c) Gantt Chart
d) Timeline View
Answer: a) Task Dependencies
13. Which tool is known for its ability to automate deployment pipelines in DevOps?
a) Jenkins
b) Trello
c) MS Project
d) Tableau
Answer: a) Jenkins
14. Which feature in JIRA can be used to visualize the progress of a sprint in Agile projects?
a) Burndown Chart
b) Kanban Board
c) Gantt Chart
d) Issue Navigator
Answer: a) Burndown Chart
15. What does the ‘Automated Reporting’ feature in tools like JIRA or MS Project provide?
a) Scheduled and customizable reports on project metrics and performance
b) Real-time task management
c) Resource allocation
d) Code versioning
Answer: a) Scheduled and customizable reports on project metrics and performance
16. Which tool helps automate the process of tracking changes in software development projects?
a) Git
b) JIRA
c) Trello
d) MS Project
Answer: a) Git
17. In Trello, what does the ‘Power-Up’ feature do?
a) Adds extra functionality to boards, such as advanced reporting and automation
b) Creates new boards and lists
c) Provides additional card colors
d) Tracks project milestones
Answer: a) Adds extra functionality to boards, such as advanced reporting and automation
18. Which tool is used for automated regression testing in continuous integration environments?
a) Selenium
b) MS Project
c) JIRA
d) Trello
Answer: a) Selenium
19. What is the primary function of the ‘Time Tracking’ feature in project management tools like JIRA?
a) To monitor the time spent on issues and tasks for reporting and analysis
b) To create Gantt charts
c) To automate deployment pipelines
d) To manage project resources
Answer: a) To monitor the time spent on issues and tasks for reporting and analysis
20. Which tool provides automated alerts and notifications for changes in project status and deadlines?
a) JIRA
b) Trello
c) MS Project
d) Excel
Answer: a) JIRA
21. In MS Project, which feature allows for the automatic adjustment of task schedules based on resource availability?
a) Resource Leveling
b) Task Dependencies
c) Gantt Chart
d) Baseline
Answer: a) Resource Leveling
22. What is the main purpose of using automated test scripts in tools like Selenium?
a) To perform repetitive testing tasks and ensure software quality
b) To manage project tasks and schedules
c) To generate project reports
d) To track resource allocation
Answer: a) To perform repetitive testing tasks and ensure software quality
23. Which JIRA feature helps automate repetitive workflows and task management processes?
a) Automation Rules
b) Issue Navigator
c) Burndown Chart
d) Kanban Board
Answer: a) Automation Rules
24. What does ‘Continuous Delivery’ (CD) focus on automating in the software development lifecycle?
a) The delivery of software updates to production environments
b) The creation of project schedules
c) The management of project budgets
d) The tracking of project issues
Answer: a) The delivery of software updates to production environments
25. Which feature in Trello helps with automating card movements and task assignments based on triggers?
a) Butler
b) Gantt Chart
c) Power-Up
d) Calendar
Answer: a) Butler
26. What does the ‘Dashboard’ feature in JIRA provide?
a) A customizable view of project metrics, issues, and performance
b) A detailed Gantt chart
c) A resource management overview
d) A task dependency diagram
Answer: a) A customizable view of project metrics, issues, and performance
27. Which automated tool is best for managing and visualizing complex project schedules?
a) MS Project
b) Trello
c) JIRA
d) Git
Answer: a) MS Project
28. In JIRA, what feature allows users to automatically update issue statuses based on workflow changes?
a) Workflow Automation
b) Custom Fields
c) Dashboards
d) Reports
Answer: a) Workflow Automation
29. Which tool provides automated alerts for server health and application performance?
a) Nagios
b) Trello
c) MS Project
d) Tableau
Answer: a) Nagios
30. What does the ‘Timeline View’ feature in MS Project allow you to visualize?
a) Project milestones and task progress over time
b) Resource allocations
c) Task dependencies
d) Budget tracking
Answer: a) Project milestones and task progress over time
31. Which tool integrates with JIRA to provide automated time tracking and billing?
a) Tempo Timesheets
b) Trello
c) MS Project
d) Excel
Answer: a) Tempo Timesheets
32. In Trello, what is the purpose of the ‘Calendar’ view?
a) To visualize due dates and deadlines of cards on a calendar
b) To track task progress
c) To manage resources
d) To automate card movements
Answer: a) To visualize due dates and deadlines of cards on a calendar
33. What is the primary use of automated regression testing tools?
a) To ensure that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality
b) To generate project schedules
c) To track project budgets
d) To manage task assignments
Answer: a) To ensure that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality
34. Which feature in MS Project helps to track actual performance against the planned schedule?
a) Baseline Comparison
b) Gantt Chart
c) Resource Sheet
d) Task Usage View
Answer: a) Baseline Comparison
35. What does the ‘Butler’ feature in Trello automate?
a) Task assignments and card movements based on predefined rules
b) Report generation
c) Budget tracking
d) Task dependencies
Answer: a) Task assignments and card movements based on predefined rules
36. Which tool is designed for automated code quality analysis and reporting?
a) SonarQube
b) MS Project
c) Trello
d) JIRA
Answer: a) SonarQube
37. In JIRA, what feature is used to automate the transition of issues through different workflow states?
a) Workflow Automation
b) Custom Fields
c) Issue Tracker
d) Time Tracking
Answer: a) Workflow Automation
38. Which feature in Trello helps manage work-in-progress limits and visualize bottlenecks?
a) Kanban Board
b) Gantt Chart
c) Power-Up
d) Calendar
Answer: a) Kanban Board
39. What is the main purpose of using automated deployment tools like Jenkins?
a) To automate the process of deploying software to production environments
b) To manage project schedules
c) To create Gantt charts
d) To assign tasks to team members
Answer: a) To automate the process of deploying software to production environments
40. Which JIRA feature helps automate sprint planning and backlog management?
a) Scrum Board
b) Kanban Board
c) Burndown Chart
d) Automation Rules
Answer: a) Scrum Board