Software Configuration Management (SCM) MCQs – Software Project Management
1. What is the primary purpose of Software Configuration Management (SCM)?
a) To manage software development processes
b) To ensure that the software product is consistently defined, controlled, and maintained
c) To automate software testing
d) To handle customer support
Answer: b) To ensure that the software product is consistently defined, controlled, and maintained
2. Which SCM process involves tracking changes made to software and its documentation?
a) Configuration Control
b) Configuration Identification
c) Configuration Status Accounting
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: a) Configuration Control
3. What is the role of a Configuration Management Database (CMDB)?
a) To store and manage information about configuration items and their relationships
b) To manage software builds
c) To track project milestones
d) To automate testing procedures
Answer: a) To store and manage information about configuration items and their relationships
4. Which SCM activity involves documenting and managing the versions of software components?
a) Configuration Identification
b) Configuration Control
c) Configuration Status Accounting
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: a) Configuration Identification
5. What is a ‘Baseline’ in SCM?
a) A formally approved version of a configuration item used as a reference
b) A list of all configuration items
c) The process of tracking software changes
d) A tool used for version control
Answer: a) A formally approved version of a configuration item used as a reference
6. Which SCM process is responsible for verifying the correctness and completeness of configuration items?
a) Configuration Control
b) Configuration Identification
c) Configuration Status Accounting
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: d) Configuration Audits
7. What does ‘Version Control’ in SCM help manage?
a) Different versions of software components and their changes
b) Configuration item documentation
c) Project budgets
d) Task assignments
Answer: a) Different versions of software components and their changes
8. Which tool is commonly used for version control in software development?
a) Git
b) MS Project
c) Trello
d) JIRA
Answer: a) Git
9. In SCM, what is the purpose of ‘Change Management’?
a) To manage and control changes to configuration items
b) To track software performance
c) To manage project schedules
d) To automate deployment processes
Answer: a) To manage and control changes to configuration items
10. What does the ‘Configuration Status Accounting’ process involve?
a) Recording and reporting on the status of configuration items and changes
b) Identifying configuration items
c) Auditing configuration items
d) Managing version control
Answer: a) Recording and reporting on the status of configuration items and changes
11. Which SCM process ensures that changes to configuration items are reviewed and approved before implementation?
a) Configuration Control
b) Configuration Identification
c) Configuration Status Accounting
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: a) Configuration Control
12. What is the purpose of a ‘Configuration Item’ (CI)?
a) To define and manage individual components or items within the configuration management process
b) To track project progress
c) To manage project budgets
d) To automate testing processes
Answer: a) To define and manage individual components or items within the configuration management process
13. Which SCM tool provides functionalities for managing code changes, builds, and deployments?
a) Jenkins
b) MS Project
c) Trello
d) JIRA
Answer: a) Jenkins
14. What does ‘Configuration Control’ ensure in SCM?
a) That changes to configuration items are systematically managed and documented
b) That software performance is optimized
c) That resource allocations are tracked
d) That project milestones are met
Answer: a) That changes to configuration items are systematically managed and documented
15. Which SCM practice involves setting up and maintaining a repository for storing software artifacts?
a) Version Control
b) Configuration Audits
c) Change Management
d) Configuration Identification
Answer: a) Version Control
16. What is the purpose of ‘Configuration Audits’ in SCM?
a) To verify that configuration items meet their requirements and are correctly implemented
b) To manage version control
c) To track project budgets
d) To document change requests
Answer: a) To verify that configuration items meet their requirements and are correctly implemented
17. Which SCM practice involves creating a snapshot of the configuration at a specific point in time?
a) Baseline
b) Change Management
c) Version Control
d) Configuration Identification
Answer: a) Baseline
18. What is a ‘Change Request’ in SCM?
a) A formal proposal to modify a configuration item or system
b) A document detailing project requirements
c) A list of configuration items
d) A tool for managing versions
Answer: a) A formal proposal to modify a configuration item or system
19. Which SCM tool is used for tracking changes to code repositories?
a) Git
b) MS Project
c) JIRA
d) Trello
Answer: a) Git
20. In SCM, what does ‘Configuration Identification’ involve?
a) Defining and documenting configuration items and their attributes
b) Managing code versions
c) Controlling changes to configuration items
d) Auditing configuration items
Answer: a) Defining and documenting configuration items and their attributes
21. Which SCM process involves analyzing the impact of proposed changes to configuration items?
a) Change Management
b) Configuration Control
c) Configuration Status Accounting
d) Configuration Identification
Answer: a) Change Management
22. What is a ‘Release Management’ practice in SCM?
a) Coordinating and managing the deployment of software releases
b) Tracking code changes
c) Managing project budgets
d) Automating testing processes
Answer: a) Coordinating and managing the deployment of software releases
23. Which SCM tool provides features for tracking software changes and managing build processes?
a) Jenkins
b) Trello
c) MS Project
d) Git
Answer: a) Jenkins
24. What does ‘Change Control Board’ (CCB) do in SCM?
a) Reviews and approves or rejects change requests for configuration items
b) Manages version control
c) Tracks project schedules
d) Automates deployment processes
Answer: a) Reviews and approves or rejects change requests for configuration items
25. Which SCM process ensures that all changes are documented and traceable?
a) Configuration Control
b) Configuration Identification
c) Configuration Status Accounting
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: c) Configuration Status Accounting
26. What is the purpose of ‘Branching’ in version control systems like Git?
a) To allow parallel development and experimentation without affecting the main codebase
b) To manage project resources
c) To track project milestones
d) To document configuration items
Answer: a) To allow parallel development and experimentation without affecting the main codebase
27. Which SCM practice involves tracking the history of changes made to software artifacts?
a) Version Control
b) Configuration Identification
c) Change Management
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: a) Version Control
28. In SCM, what does ‘Release Planning’ involve?
a) Planning and coordinating the delivery of software releases
b) Tracking project tasks
c) Managing version control
d) Auditing configuration items
Answer: a) Planning and coordinating the delivery of software releases
29. What does ‘Continuous Integration’ (CI) involve in SCM?
a) Frequently integrating code changes into a shared repository and running automated tests
b) Managing software releases
c) Documenting change requests
d) Tracking project budgets
Answer: a) Frequently integrating code changes into a shared repository and running automated tests
30. Which SCM tool is commonly used for managing builds and deployments?
a) Jenkins
b) MS Project
c) Trello
d) JIRA
Answer: a) Jenkins
31. What is the main objective of ‘Configuration Management Planning’?
a) To define the procedures and tools for managing configuration items throughout the project lifecycle
b) To track software changes
c) To manage project schedules
d) To automate testing
Answer: a) To define the procedures and tools for managing configuration items throughout the project lifecycle
32. In SCM, what does ‘Impact Analysis’ involve?
a) Assessing the effects of proposed changes on the existing system and configuration items
b) Managing version control
c) Auditing configuration items
d) Tracking project milestones
Answer: a) Assessing the effects of proposed changes on the existing system and configuration items
33. Which SCM tool is used to visualize and manage software development workflows?
a) Trello
b) Git
c) JIRA
d) MS Project
Answer: a) Trello
34. What does ‘Automated Build Management’ involve?
a) Automatically building software from source code using predefined scripts and tools
b) Managing project tasks
c) Tracking software changes
d) Managing version control
Answer: a) Automatically building software from source code using predefined scripts and tools
35. Which SCM practice involves creating and maintaining documentation for configuration items?
a) Configuration Identification
b) Version Control
c) Change Management
d) Configuration Audits
Answer: a) Configuration Identification
36. What is the role of ‘Change Control’ in SCM?
a) To ensure that changes to configuration items are systematically reviewed, approved, and implemented
b) To track project schedules
c) To manage version control
d) To automate deployment
Answer: a) To ensure that changes to configuration items are systematically reviewed, approved, and implemented
37. In SCM, what does ‘Audit Trail’ refer to?
a) A record of all changes made to configuration items, including who made the changes and when
b) A list of configuration items
c) A tool for tracking project progress
d) A procedure for automating testing
Answer: a) A record of all changes made to configuration items, including who made the changes and when
38. What is the purpose of ‘Release Notes’ in SCM?
a) To document the changes, improvements, and fixes in a particular software release
b) To track project budgets
c) To manage software versions
d) To track customer feedback
Answer: a) To document the changes, improvements, and fixes in a particular software release
39. What is the main benefit of using SCM in software development?
a) It helps ensure that the software product is consistently defined, controlled, and maintained
b) It automates testing processes
c) It reduces project costs
d) It tracks project schedules
Answer: a) It helps ensure that the software product is consistently defined, controlled, and maintained
40. What does ‘Automated Testing’ in SCM help ensure?
a) That changes to the software do not introduce errors or bugs
b) That software releases are well documented
c) That project budgets are adhered to
d) That configuration items are identified correctly
Answer: a) That changes to the software do not introduce errors or bugs
41. What does ‘Build Automation’ involve in SCM?
a) Automating the process of compiling and testing software code
b) Managing software releases
c) Managing project schedules
d) Auditing configuration items
Answer: a) Automating the process of compiling and testing software code
42. What is the role of ‘Configuration Status Reporting’ in SCM?
a) To provide detailed reports on the status and changes to configuration items
b) To track project milestones
c) To manage version control
d) To automate testing
Answer: a) To provide detailed reports on the status and changes to configuration items
43. What is a key advantage of using ‘Distributed Version Control Systems’ like Git?
a) They allow multiple developers to work on the same project simultaneously without conflicts
b) They track project milestones
c) They automate deployment processes
d) They manage software releases
Answer: a) They allow multiple developers to work on the same project simultaneously without conflicts
44. What is the purpose of ‘Change Management’ in SCM?
a) To manage and control changes to configuration items
b) To track project tasks
c) To automate testing
d) To manage version control
Answer: a) To manage and control changes to configuration items
45. What is the role of ‘Configuration Control Board’ (CCB)?
a) To review and approve or reject change requests for configuration items
b) To manage software releases
c) To manage project budgets
d) To track project milestones
Answer: a) To review and approve or reject change requests for configuration items
46. What does ‘Risk Management’ in SCM help identify?
a) Potential issues or risks in the software development process that could impact project success
b) Opportunities for project growth
c) Resources required for the project
d) Task assignments and deadlines
Answer: a) Potential issues or risks in the software development process that could impact project success
47. What is the main objective of using ‘Version Control’ systems in software development?
a) To track and manage changes to code and configuration items over time
b) To manage project tasks and deadlines
c) To automate software testing
d) To handle customer support queries
Answer: a) To track and manage changes to code and configuration items over time
48. Which SCM practice ensures the software system is adequately tested before release?
a) Automated Testing
b) Configuration Audits
c) Change Management
d) Release Planning
Answer: a) Automated Testing
49. What does ‘Version Branching’ allow developers to do in SCM?
a) Create separate paths for different features or versions of the software without affecting the main branch
b) Track project budgets
c) Document software configuration
d) Coordinate team schedules
Answer: a) Create separate paths for different features or versions of the software without affecting the main branch
50. What is the primary goal of ‘Continuous Integration’ in SCM?
a) To integrate code changes frequently and run automated tests to detect issues early
b) To track project progress
c) To manage software releases
d) To manage configuration items
Answer: a) To integrate code changes frequently and run automated tests to detect issues early