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What distinguishes customized products from generic products in terms of product specification?
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?
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?
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?
What does efficiency in software refer to?
What is an essential aspect of software acceptability?
What is an essential aspect of software acceptability?
Which attribute is NOT encompassed by software dependability?
Which attribute is NOT encompassed by software dependability?
What term is used to describe the activities of keeping a system running smoothly, fixing issues, and making necessary changes or enhancements?
What term is used to describe the activities of keeping a system running smoothly, fixing issues, and making necessary changes or enhancements?
In agile methodologies, what concept refers to the non-sequential, overlapping, and iterative nature of development tasks like fixing issues and making enhancements?
In agile methodologies, what concept refers to the non-sequential, overlapping, and iterative nature of development tasks like fixing issues and making enhancements?
What is a crucial aspect highlighted in the text regarding the changing business and social environment that requires software systems to adapt quickly?
What is a crucial aspect highlighted in the text regarding the changing business and social environment that requires software systems to adapt quickly?
Which term refers to the essential need for trust in software, given its integration into various aspects of modern life?
Which term refers to the essential need for trust in software, given its integration into various aspects of modern life?
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?
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?
Which type of application systems run on a local computer, contain all necessary functionality, and do not require a network connection?
Which type of application systems run on a local computer, contain all necessary functionality, and do not require a network connection?
What is a fundamental principle that applies to all types of software systems?
What is a fundamental principle that applies to all types of software systems?
Which of the following is NOT a key quality metric needed for software systems?
Which of the following is NOT a key quality metric needed for software systems?
In software engineering, what is important when understanding and managing the software specification and requirements?
In software engineering, what is important when understanding and managing the software specification and requirements?
Why is it important for software engineers to participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession?
Why is it important for software engineers to participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession?
Which aspect should software engineers ensure about their products and related modifications?
Which aspect should software engineers ensure about their products and related modifications?
What should software engineering managers and leaders subscribe to and promote in the management of software development and maintenance?
What should software engineering managers and leaders subscribe to and promote in the management of software development and maintenance?
