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What is a key aspect of good software mentioned in the text?
What is a key aspect of good software mentioned in the text?
- Requiring constant maintenance
- Being expensive
- Delivering required functionality and performance (correct)
- Being complex
What is the difference between computer science and software engineering?
What is the difference between computer science and software engineering?
- Computer science is concerned with developing software, while software engineering is about hardware
- CS focuses on practical aspects, while SW engineering focuses on theory
- Computer science focuses on theory, while software engineering is concerned about the practical aspects of developing useful software (correct)
- There is no difference mentioned
What does software engineering involve according to the text?
What does software engineering involve according to the text?
- Only programming
- Problem solving and understanding the whole system (correct)
- Hardware development
- Networking and databases
Why is maintenance cost important for software?
Why is maintenance cost important for software?
What does being cost-effective with software involve?
What does being cost-effective with software involve?
In what way is engineering different from just programming?
In what way is engineering different from just programming?
What is an important aspect to consider when choosing a programming language?
What is an important aspect to consider when choosing a programming language?
Why is it important for software to be as simple as possible?
Why is it important for software to be as simple as possible?
What common misconception do students sometimes have about software development?
What common misconception do students sometimes have about software development?
What should developers keep in mind about end users?
What should developers keep in mind about end users?
Why is it important for developers to consider that not all software have GUI?
Why is it important for developers to consider that not all software have GUI?
Where do stand-alone applications typically work?
Where do stand-alone applications typically work?
What type of systems manage hardware devices?
What type of systems manage hardware devices?
Which type of software processes data in large batches?
Which type of software processes data in large batches?
What kind of software is Paint.exe an example of?
What kind of software is Paint.exe an example of?
Which system is responsible for collecting data via sensors and sending it for processing?
Which system is responsible for collecting data via sensors and sending it for processing?
In what setting are robots run by software like Paint.exe?
In what setting are robots run by software like Paint.exe?
What type of systems are developed to model physical processes or situations?
What type of systems are developed to model physical processes or situations?
What are the key attributes that a good software must have?
What are the key attributes that a good software must have?
Why is it important for software to be maintainable according to the text?
Why is it important for software to be maintainable according to the text?
What is a crucial consideration when designing software and systems?
What is a crucial consideration when designing software and systems?
Why is it necessary for software to be dependable and secure?
Why is it necessary for software to be dependable and secure?
How should good software interact with system resources according to the text?
How should good software interact with system resources according to the text?
Why do developers sometimes neglect memory and resources in modern times according to the text?
Why do developers sometimes neglect memory and resources in modern times according to the text?
Why is it important to reuse software that has already been developed?
Why is it important to reuse software that has already been developed?
What is a key factor in software specifications and requirements?
What is a key factor in software specifications and requirements?
Why is it important for technical people to have good communication skills?
Why is it important for technical people to have good communication skills?
What does ethical behavior in software engineering involve?
What does ethical behavior in software engineering involve?
What does the Insulin Pump Control System do?
What does the Insulin Pump Control System do?
Why should we respect the privacy of employees and companies in software development?
Why should we respect the privacy of employees and companies in software development?
