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What is the main focus of software evolution?
What is the main focus of software evolution?
- Creating software from scratch
- Maintaining and updating software (correct)
- Obtaining permission from the author
- Developing software prototypes
According to IEEE, what is software engineering's main goal?
According to IEEE, what is software engineering's main goal?
- Developing software without user feedback
- Obtaining permission from the users
- Creating software using engineering principles (correct)
- Ignoring software maintenance
What role do users play in the software evolution process?
What role do users play in the software evolution process?
- They handle software maintenance
- They enforce no changes in the software
- They provide feedback on prototypes (correct)
- They create software prototypes
Why is it mentioned that re-creating software from scratch is not feasible?
Why is it mentioned that re-creating software from scratch is not feasible?
What does the term 'software evolution' encompass?
What does the term 'software evolution' encompass?
How does software evolution relate to user feedback?
How does software evolution relate to user feedback?
What are the three main grounds that software must satisfy to be considered well-engineered and crafted?
What are the three main grounds that software must satisfy to be considered well-engineered and crafted?
Which aspect of software engineering is related to how well the software can maintain itself in an everchanging environment?
Which aspect of software engineering is related to how well the software can maintain itself in an everchanging environment?
Which characteristic of software engineering focuses on the correct functioning of the software?
Which characteristic of software engineering focuses on the correct functioning of the software?
What does the 'transitional' aspect of software entail?
What does the 'transitional' aspect of software entail?
Which characteristic of good software focuses on how well the software operates in its intended environment?
Which characteristic of good software focuses on how well the software operates in its intended environment?
What does software engineering aim to produce?
What does software engineering aim to produce?
What is the main difference between software and a program?
What is the main difference between software and a program?
What is the objective of software engineering?
What is the objective of software engineering?
Why has there been an explosion in the amount of software produced in the last 30 years?
Why has there been an explosion in the amount of software produced in the last 30 years?
What does a software product entail?
What does a software product entail?
What is the outcome of software engineering?
What is the outcome of software engineering?
Why is it important to set concrete objectives in software development?
Why is it important to set concrete objectives in software development?
Why is the need for software engineering emphasized?
Why is the need for software engineering emphasized?
What happens if software development is not based on scientific and engineering concepts?
What happens if software development is not based on scientific and engineering concepts?
Why does the text mention that the cost of software remains high?
Why does the text mention that the cost of software remains high?
In what scenario would it be easier to build new software rather than scale an existing one?
In what scenario would it be easier to build new software rather than scale an existing one?
How does the dynamic nature of software impact software development?
How does the dynamic nature of software impact software development?
What is a key benefit provided by better processes in software development?
What is a key benefit provided by better processes in software development?
