18 Questions
What are the essential attributes of good software often referred to as?
Quality metrics
In software specification, what is the activity where customers and engineers define the software to be produced?
Requirement analysis
Which activity involves verifying that the software works as intended?
Software validation
What is the activity where the architecture of the system is defined?
System design
Which activity involves writing the code that makes up the software based on design documents?
Implementation
What is the activity where the software is put into production for users to start using it?
Deployment
What does efficiency in software refer to?
Software responsiveness and processing time
Which of the following is a key aspect of software dependability?
Reliability and safety
Why is maintainability considered a critical attribute of software?
To enable software to evolve with changing customer needs
What is the primary concern of software efficiency regarding system resources?
Memory utilization and processor cycles
Dependable software should not cause:
Physical harm or economic loss in case of system failure
What aspect of software efficiency relates to responsiveness and processing time?
Responsiveness and processing speed
What does maintenance in software development involve?
Making necessary changes or enhancements
In agile methodologies, what is interactive and incremental development referred to as?
Parallel development
Why is it essential that we trust software, according to the text?
To ensure security and privacy
What types of systems need to be developed across a wide range of scales?
Small embedded systems to cloud-based systems
What characterizes stand-alone applications in software development?
They do not need to be connected to a network
Why do systems increasingly need to operate as distributed systems across networks?
To accommodate different types of devices across networks
This quiz covers the differences between customized products and generic products in software development, focusing on who owns the product specification and decision-making process. Examples of customized products are provided, such as embedded control systems and air traffic control software.
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