Customized Products Software Overview

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What distinguishes customized products from generic products in terms of product specification?

Product specification is owned by a third-party consultant for customized products.

Product specification is owned by the software developer for both customized and generic products.

Product specification is not relevant for customized products as they are tailored to customer needs.

Product specification is owned by the customer for customized products, while for generic products, it is owned by the software developer. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dependable software?

Reliability

Security

Maintainability (correct)

Safety

Why is maintainability considered a critical attribute of software?

To make the software compatible with multiple operating systems

To improve the visual appeal of the software

To ensure the software is user-friendly

To allow the software to evolve to meet changing customer needs (correct)

What does efficiency in software refer to?

The speed and responsiveness of the software Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of software acceptability?

Being user-friendly and intuitive Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute is NOT encompassed by software dependability?

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the activities of keeping a system running smoothly, fixing issues, and making necessary changes or enhancements?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

In agile methodologies, what concept refers to the non-sequential, overlapping, and iterative nature of development tasks like fixing issues and making enhancements?

Incremental development Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect highlighted in the text regarding the changing business and social environment that requires software systems to adapt quickly?

Flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the essential need for trust in software, given its integration into various aspects of modern life?

Security Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of software development is emphasized by the need to create systems that span from small embedded devices to large global cloud-based platforms?

Scalability Signup and view all the answers

Which type of application systems run on a local computer, contain all necessary functionality, and do not require a network connection?

Stand-alone applications Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental principle that applies to all types of software systems?

Dependability and performance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key quality metric needed for software systems?

Incompatibility Signup and view all the answers

In software engineering, what is important when understanding and managing the software specification and requirements?

Ensuring clarity and correctness Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for software engineers to participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession?

To promote an ethical approach to the profession Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect should software engineers ensure about their products and related modifications?

$100%$ perfection Signup and view all the answers

What should software engineering managers and leaders subscribe to and promote in the management of software development and maintenance?

An ethical approach Signup and view all the answers

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