Introduction to Software Engineering and Process Models Quiz

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Which term is used to refer to applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device?

  • Artificial intelligence Software
  • Embedded Software
  • System Software
  • Application Software (correct)

What does software engineering involve?

  • Designing and developing software without best practices
  • Using information and standards to design and develop software products (correct)
  • Operating computers and executing specific tasks
  • Creating hardware aspects of a computer

What is the opposite of software in the context of computers?

  • Application Software
  • System Software
  • Hardware (correct)
  • Artificial intelligence Software

Which type of software refers to a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers?

<p>System Software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for software that includes a group of related programs developed to address specific needs within a company or organization?

<p>Product line Software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of software engineering?

<p>Designing and developing high-quality software products using best practices and principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of software engineering?

<p>Analyzing customer and business requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern for engineers when creating a software product?

<p>Satisfying the needs of end-users and the business (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'efficiency' refer to in the context of software characteristics?

<p>Ability to utilize resources effectively and efficiently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reliability' of a software product refer to?

<p>Likelihood it will operate without failure over a specified period of time under certain conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'maintainability' of software products refer to?

<p>How easily you can repair and improve software code (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect characterizes the 'functionality' of software?

<p>Ability to perform and function according to design specification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for 'user-friendliness' of software?

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

Why is maintainability important for software products?

<p>To easily repair and improve software code (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of software development with respect to time?

<p>To complete within the specified time frame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'portability' refer to in the context of software characteristics?

<p>Ability to transfer the software from one platform to another with little or no modification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group of related programs developed to address specific needs within a company or organization?

<p>Product Line Software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'portability' refer to in the context of software characteristics?

<p>Ability of software to be transferred or adapted to different devices or operating systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of software engineering?

<p>Developing software using best practices and principles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect characterizes the 'functionality' of software?

<p>Ability of the software to perform its intended tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'maintainability' of software products refer to?

<p>Ability of software to be maintained over time with minimal cost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for software that includes a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers?

<p>System Software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the reliability of a software product refer to?

<p>The likelihood that the software will operate without failure over a specified period of time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect characterizes the 'functionality' of software?

<p>The software’s ability to perform and function according to design specification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern for engineers when creating a software product?

<p>Meeting the needs of end-users and the business (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'maintainability' of software products refer to?

<p>The ease of repairing and improving software code (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'efficiency' refer to in the context of software characteristics?

<p>The ability of the software to utilize human and system resources effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device?

<p>Software products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for 'user-friendliness' of software?

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

What is the primary focus of software engineering?

<p>Designing, developing, building, and testing software applications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for software that includes a group of related programs developed to address specific needs within a company or organization?

<p>Software products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'portability' refer to in the context of software characteristics?

<p>The ability for the software to be transferred from one environment to another. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Software Overview

  • Software refers to applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device.
  • The opposite of software in the context of computers is hardware.
  • Software that includes a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers is called system software.

Software Engineering

  • Software engineering involves the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software products.
  • The main focus of software engineering is to create software products that meet specific requirements and are efficient, reliable, and maintainable.
  • The primary focus of software engineering is to create software products that are reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain.

Software Characteristics

  • Efficiency refers to the ability of software to perform tasks using the least amount of resources.
  • Reliability refers to the ability of software to perform tasks consistently and accurately.
  • Maintainability refers to the ability of software to be modified, updated, or repaired with ease.
  • Functionality refers to the ability of software to perform specific tasks and provide specific features.
  • Usability, also known as user-friendliness, refers to the ease of use of software by users.

Importance of Software Characteristics

  • Maintainability is important for software products because it allows for easy updates, modifications, and repairs.
  • The main goal of software development with respect to time is to complete the project on schedule.
  • Portability refers to the ability of software to run on different devices and platforms with minimal modifications.

Software Types

  • A group of related programs developed to address specific needs within a company or organization is called enterprise software.

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