MCQs on Deployment and Configuration | Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET)
Test your knowledge of deployment and configuration in Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) with these 30 multiple-choice questions. Topics include creating installer packages, managing app configuration files, and publishing applications. These MCQs are perfect for anyone looking to master application deployment and configuration in VB.NET, from developers to exam candidates.
Creating Installer Packages
- What is the primary purpose of an installer package in VB.NET applications?
a) To create a user interface
b) To distribute and install the application
c) To optimize the database
d) To test application features - Which tool is typically used to create an installer package in VB.NET?
a) Visual Studio Installer
b) ClickOnce
c) Inno Setup
d) All of the above - What does ClickOnce deployment allow a developer to do?
a) Deploy via FTP
b) Publish and install an application directly from the web
c) Manage application logs
d) Create custom installers - Which of the following is a feature of the Visual Studio setup project?
a) It creates only executable files
b) It automatically configures database connections
c) It packages the application with necessary dependencies
d) It does not support custom installation steps - When creating an installer package, which of the following is required?
a) Application icon
b) Source code
c) Assembly files and dependencies
d) Debugging tools
App Configuration Files
- What is the purpose of the app.config file in a VB.NET application?
a) To store application settings
b) To configure database connection strings
c) To log user activity
d) Both a and b - In VB.NET, how do you add an app.config file to your project?
a) Right-click the project and select Add > New Item > Application Configuration File
b) Manually create a text file and rename it
c) Use the Visual Studio wizard
d) It is automatically created during installation - Which of the following is an example of a setting you might store in an app.config file?
a) File paths
b) Database connection strings
c) User preferences
d) All of the above - How does VB.NET access values from the app.config file at runtime?
a) Using the ConfigurationManager class
b) Using the File.ReadAllText method
c) Using a third-party library
d) Using Reflection - What is the format of a connection string in an app.config file?
a) JSON
b) XML
c) SQL
d) INI
Publishing Applications
- What is the first step in publishing a VB.NET application?
a) Choose the deployment target
b) Configure the app.config file
c) Set up the database
d) Write custom code - What does the “Publish Wizard” in Visual Studio do?
a) Compiles the application code
b) Assists in generating a setup package
c) Deploys the application over the internet
d) Runs unit tests - Which of the following is not a method of publishing a VB.NET application?
a) ClickOnce
b) XCopy deployment
c) Windows Installer
d) FTP publishing - What is an advantage of using ClickOnce for publishing a VB.NET application?
a) It provides advanced features like multi-threading
b) It simplifies deployment and updates
c) It requires additional coding
d) It limits application compatibility - Which of the following should be considered when publishing a VB.NET application?
a) Application security
b) End-user system requirements
c) Licensing agreements
d) All of the above - What type of file does ClickOnce use for deployment?
a) MSI
b) EXE
c) JAR
d) CAB - What is the primary benefit of using Windows Installer for deployment?
a) It automatically generates source code
b) It simplifies database integration
c) It supports custom actions during installation
d) It does not require an installer - In the context of deployment, what does “XCopy deployment” refer to?
a) A manual method of copying files to a target machine
b) A pre-packaged setup for the application
c) A Windows Installer package
d) A cloud-based deployment method - Which of the following is NOT a consideration for publishing a VB.NET application?
a) System requirements
b) User interface design
c) Internet connectivity
d) Compatibility with other software - How does a VB.NET application handle updates when deployed using ClickOnce?
a) It automatically checks for updates on the web
b) It requires manual intervention to update
c) It uses the Windows Update feature
d) It does not support updates
General Deployment and Configuration
- What type of information can be stored in a VB.NET application’s settings file?
a) User preferences
b) Application configuration data
c) Database connection strings
d) All of the above - What is the purpose of the “Prerequisites” option when publishing a VB.NET application?
a) To define additional software requirements
b) To encrypt sensitive data
c) To select file types for deployment
d) To compress files for faster delivery - How can you deploy a VB.NET application for multiple users on a network?
a) Using ClickOnce deployment
b) Through a shared network drive
c) By creating an MSI installer
d) Both b and c - What is the main disadvantage of using ClickOnce for large applications?
a) It has a steep learning curve
b) It cannot update applications automatically
c) It can be slower for large files
d) It does not support updates - When configuring deployment for a VB.NET application, which factor should be considered for security?
a) Encrypting the app.config file
b) Using secure database connections
c) Checking user permissions
d) All of the above - What does the “InstallAllUsers” option in ClickOnce deployment control?
a) Whether the application is installed for all users on the machine
b) The number of users who can access the application
c) Whether the application is installed as a service
d) Whether the application is installed for administrators only - Which of the following is essential when creating a custom setup for a VB.NET application?
a) A user interface for installation
b) A file for each dependency
c) A script for configuration
d) A list of system requirements - In which of the following scenarios would you choose to use Windows Installer for deployment?
a) When deploying to a large number of machines
b) When a custom installation process is needed
c) When you need full control over the installation process
d) All of the above - How does VB.NET ensure that an application is correctly installed using an installer package?
a) By checking the registry entries
b) By using an installer script
c) By verifying the installation folder
d) Both b and c - What is the main purpose of a deployment manifest in VB.NET?
a) To provide security for the application
b) To list required dependencies and versions
c) To provide a user manual
d) To compile the application
Answers
| Qno | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | b) To distribute and install the application |
| 2 | d) All of the above |
| 3 | b) Publish and install an application directly from the web |
| 4 | c) It packages the application with necessary dependencies |
| 5 | c) Assembly files and dependencies |
| 6 | d) Both a and b |
| 7 | a) Right-click the project and select Add > New Item > Application Configuration File |
| 8 | d) All of the above |
| 9 | a) Using the ConfigurationManager class |
| 10 | b) XML |
| 11 | a) Choose the deployment target |
| 12 | b) Assists in generating a setup package |
| 13 | d) FTP publishing |
| 14 | b) It simplifies deployment and updates |
| 15 | d) All of the above |
| 16 | b) EXE |
| 17 | c) It supports custom actions during installation |
| 18 | a) A manual method of copying files to a target machine |
| 19 | b) User interface design |
| 20 | a) It automatically checks for updates on the web |
| 21 | d) All of the above |
| 22 | a) To define additional software requirements |
| 23 | d) Both b and c |
| 24 | c) It can be slower for large files |
| 25 | d) All of the above |
| 26 | a) Whether the application is installed for all users on the machine |
| 27 | d) A list of system requirements |
| 28 | d) All of the above |
| 29 | d) Both b and c |
| 30 | b) To list required dependencies and versions |