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Software Configuration Management (SCM)

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Software Configuration Management (SCM). It covers various aspects of SCM, including version control, change management, and configuration management.
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What is the primary goal of Software Configuration Management (SCM)?

  1. To ensure the integrity and consistency of software artifacts throughout the software development lifecycle.

  2. To manage the software development process.

  3. To track and control changes to software artifacts.

  4. To automate the software build process.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SCM aims to maintain the integrity and consistency of software artifacts, such as source code, documentation, and test cases, throughout the software development lifecycle.

Which of the following is a common version control system used in SCM?

  1. Git

  2. Subversion

  3. Mercurial

  4. Perforce

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Git is a widely used distributed version control system that allows developers to track changes to code and collaborate on projects.

What is the purpose of a change request in SCM?

  1. To document and track proposed changes to software artifacts.

  2. To approve or reject changes to software artifacts.

  3. To implement changes to software artifacts.

  4. To verify and test changes to software artifacts.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A change request is used to formally document and track proposed changes to software artifacts, such as source code or requirements.

What is the role of a configuration management tool in SCM?

  1. To identify and track software artifacts that need to be managed.

  2. To control access to and changes of software artifacts.

  3. To establish and maintain relationships between software artifacts.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A configuration management tool helps identify and track software artifacts, control access to and changes of software artifacts, and establish and maintain relationships between software artifacts.

What is the difference between version control and configuration management in SCM?

  1. Version control manages changes to software artifacts, while configuration management manages the relationships between software artifacts.

  2. Version control manages the history of software artifacts, while configuration management manages the current state of software artifacts.

  3. Version control is used for software development, while configuration management is used for software maintenance.

  4. Version control is a subset of configuration management.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Version control is concerned with managing changes to software artifacts, while configuration management is concerned with managing the relationships between software artifacts.

What is the purpose of a baseline in SCM?

  1. To establish a stable and well-defined version of software artifacts.

  2. To provide a reference point for tracking changes to software artifacts.

  3. To facilitate the integration of different versions of software artifacts.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A baseline in SCM serves to establish a stable and well-defined version of software artifacts, provide a reference point for tracking changes, and facilitate the integration of different versions of software artifacts.

Which of the following is a common branching strategy used in SCM?

  1. Trunk-based development

  2. Feature branching

  3. Release branching

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trunk-based development, feature branching, and release branching are all common branching strategies used in SCM.

What is the purpose of a merge request in SCM?

  1. To request a review of changes to software artifacts before they are merged into the main branch.

  2. To approve or reject changes to software artifacts before they are merged into the main branch.

  3. To automatically merge changes from one branch to another.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A merge request is used to request a review of changes to software artifacts before they are merged into the main branch.

What is the role of a configuration audit in SCM?

  1. To verify that software artifacts conform to established standards and requirements.

  2. To identify and correct inconsistencies in software artifacts.

  3. To assess the overall quality of software artifacts.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A configuration audit is used to verify that software artifacts conform to established standards and requirements, identify and correct inconsistencies in software artifacts, and assess the overall quality of software artifacts.

Which of the following is a common tool used for SCM?

  1. Jira

  2. Jenkins

  3. SonarQube

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jira, Jenkins, and SonarQube are all commonly used tools for SCM.

What is the purpose of a software repository in SCM?

  1. To store and manage software artifacts in a centralized location.

  2. To provide access control to software artifacts.

  3. To track changes to software artifacts.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A software repository is used to store and manage software artifacts in a centralized location, provide access control to software artifacts, and track changes to software artifacts.

Which of the following is a common SCM best practice?

  1. Regularly backing up software repositories.

  2. Using a version control system.

  3. Conducting code reviews.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regularly backing up software repositories, using a version control system, and conducting code reviews are all common SCM best practices.

What is the role of a configuration item (CI) in SCM?

  1. A CI is a software artifact that is subject to configuration management.

  2. A CI is a collection of software artifacts that are managed as a single unit.

  3. A CI is a document that describes the configuration of a software system.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A CI is a software artifact that is subject to configuration management, a collection of software artifacts that are managed as a single unit, and a document that describes the configuration of a software system.

Which of the following is a common SCM challenge?

  1. Managing large and complex software systems.

  2. Ensuring the integrity and consistency of software artifacts.

  3. Coordinating changes from multiple developers.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing large and complex software systems, ensuring the integrity and consistency of software artifacts, and coordinating changes from multiple developers are all common SCM challenges.

What is the purpose of a release management process in SCM?

  1. To plan, coordinate, and execute software releases.

  2. To ensure the quality and stability of software releases.

  3. To communicate release information to stakeholders.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A release management process is used to plan, coordinate, and execute software releases, ensure the quality and stability of software releases, and communicate release information to stakeholders.

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