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What are the economies of ALL developed nations dependent on?

  • Agriculture
  • Tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Software (correct)

Which sector is increasingly becoming software controlled?

  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing (correct)
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality

In what way are the economies of developed nations NOT dependent according to the text?

  • Agriculture advancements
  • Tourism revenue (correct)
  • Software
  • Manufacturing output

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sector that is increasingly software controlled?

<p>Agriculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is a significant trend regarding systems in developed nations?

<p>Growing software control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of software engineering?

<p>To develop software that meets the requirements and needs of users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a good attribute of software engineering?

<p>Systematic approach to software development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between software engineering and traditional engineering disciplines?

<p>Software engineering is more iterative and flexible, while traditional engineering follows a more linear and rigid process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common challenge in software engineering?

<p>Difficulty in measuring software quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of software engineering in the development of modern software-based systems?

<p>To provide a systematic and disciplined approach to the entire software development lifecycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach emphasizes detailed upfront planning and a focus on following a predetermined schedule?

<p>Plan-driven approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In practical processes, what is typically a combination of plan-driven and which other approach?

<p>Agile approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on adaptability and responding to change rather than following a strict plan?

<p>Adaptive approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of processes is likely to include both elements of plan-driven and agile approaches in practice?

<p>Complex processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the integration of both plan-driven and agile methods in practical processes?

<p>Blended approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Requirements Engineering or Requirements Specification?

<p>Defining the system's services and constraints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Requirements Engineering, what is meant by 'constraints'?

<p>Limitations on system functionality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of Requirements Engineering?

<p>Developing software algorithms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Requirements Engineering play in the development process?

<p>It ensures that user requirements are met (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to establish system constraints in Requirements Engineering?

<p>To define the boundaries within which the system can operate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What becomes more difficult as software evolves?

<p>Incorporating further software changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of software development does the text highlight as becoming more challenging over time?

<p>Incorporating changes and modifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT implied by the text?

<p>The initial development of software is easy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the relationship between software changes and costs from the text?

<p>The costs of incorporating changes increase over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea conveyed by the text?

<p>Modifying software becomes progressively harder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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