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What are the three basic forces at play in the industrial-strength software domain?
What are the three basic forces at play in the industrial-strength software domain?
- Reliability, functionality, and usability
- Security, performance, and functionality
- Time, cost, and usability
- Cost, schedule, and quality (correct)
What is the purpose of milestones in project planning and management?
What is the purpose of milestones in project planning and management?
- To track project progress and status (correct)
- To define software quality attributes
- To determine project schedule and cost
- To finalize software design documentation
What is a key consideration in software engineering ethics?
What is a key consideration in software engineering ethics?
- Producing high-quality software (correct)
- Minimizing software development cost
- Meeting project deadlines
- Respecting customer specifications
What is one of the key benefits of using software engineering methods and techniques?
What is one of the key benefits of using software engineering methods and techniques?
What is a key aspect of software quality attribute 'Usability'?
What is a key aspect of software quality attribute 'Usability'?
What is the benefit of customized software products?
What is the benefit of customized software products?
What is the primary concern of software engineering in terms of cost?
What is the primary concern of software engineering in terms of cost?
What type of software product is designed for a broad customer market with well-understood requirements?
What type of software product is designed for a broad customer market with well-understood requirements?
What happens when companies fail to use software engineering methods?
What happens when companies fail to use software engineering methods?
Who owns the specification of what the software should do for generic products?
Who owns the specification of what the software should do for generic products?
What is a characteristic of complex systems in software engineering?
What is a characteristic of complex systems in software engineering?
What is a significant cost factor in computer systems?
What is a significant cost factor in computer systems?
What is the primary focus of a software engineer's time?
What is the primary focus of a software engineer's time?
Which software quality attribute refers to the ability to adapt to different environments?
Which software quality attribute refers to the ability to adapt to different environments?
What percentage of a software engineer's time is likely spent on writing code?
What percentage of a software engineer's time is likely spent on writing code?
Which activity is not a primary responsibility of a software engineer?
Which activity is not a primary responsibility of a software engineer?
What is the primary goal of maintaining software?
What is the primary goal of maintaining software?
Which software quality attribute is related to the optimal use of resources?
Which software quality attribute is related to the optimal use of resources?
