All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Match the terms related to Software Configuration Management (SCM) in List – I with the descriptions in List – II.

List – IList – II
I. VersionA. An instance of a system that is distributed to customers.
II. ReleaseB. An instance of a system which is functionally identical to other instances, but designed for different hardware/software configurations.
III. VariantC. An instance of a system that differs, in some way, from other instances.

Codes :

This question was previously asked in
UGC NET 2016 Paper 1 Question Paper (10-Jul-2016)
The correct answer is

I-C, II-A, III-B

Software configuration management (Sommerville) distinguishes three kinds of system instance: versions, variants and releases.

I. A version is an instance of a system that differs, in some way, from other instances; new versions may add functionality, fix faults or improve performance (I-C).

II. A release is an instance of a system that is distributed to users outside the development team, i.e. to customers (II-A).

III. A variant is an instance that is functionally identical to other instances but is built for a different hardware or software configuration, such as another operating system (III-B).

The codes that map version to the functionally identical description or variant to the distributed description confuse these terms, so only I-C, II-A, III-B fits all three definitions.

I-C, II-A, III-B option is correct.

Was this answer helpful?

Similar Questions

  1. Temporal cohesion means

  2. ‘FAN IN’ of a component A is defined as

  3. Adaptive maintenance is a maintenance which __________.

  4. In Software configuration management, what is the primary purpose of version control ?

  5. Match the software maintenance activities in List – I to its meaning in List – II.

    List – IList – II
    I.  Corrective(a)  Concerned with performing activities to reduce the software complexity thereby improving program understandability and increasing software maintainability.
    II.  Adaptive(b)  Concerned with fixing errors that are observed when the software is in use.
    III.  Perfective(c)  Concerned with the change in the software that takes place to make the software adaptable to new environment (both hardware and software).
    IV.  Preventive(d)  Concerned with the change in the software that takes place to make the software adaptable to changing user requirements.

    Codes :

  6. A server crashes on the average once in 30 days, that is, the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is 30 days. When this happens, it takes 12 hours to reboot it, that is, the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) is 12 hours. The availability of server with these reliability data values is approximately :


Important Questions from Software Maintenance

  1. When a software application is modified to remain functional and compatible after its underlying operating system is upgraded, this activity falls under which category of software maintenance?

  2. Size and complexity are a part of

  3. Given below are two statements:

    Statement I: Quality control involves the series of inspections, reviews and tests used throughout the software process. to ensure each work product meets the requirements placed upon it.

    Statement II: Quality assurance consists of auditing and reporting functions of management. In the light of the above statements.

    choose the correct answer from the options given below

  4. Software re-engineering is concerned with:

  5. In an activity-on-arrow PERT/CPM network, a merge event marks the ______ of all incoming activities before any outgoing activity may begin.

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
CTET
December 12, 2026
CBSE UGC NET
December 14, 2026
CSIR UGC NET
December 19, 2026
Test Series
UGC NET img
Teaching
UGC NET (Paper 2) 2026 Mock Test Series
796 Tests 2 Tests Free
4.4(40)
English
More Questions from UGC NET

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App