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Introduction to Software Engineering

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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?

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?

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?

Reducing software maintenance costs in the long run Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of software quality attribute 'Usability'?

Being understood, learned, and used Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of customized software products?

Meeting customer specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of software engineering in terms of cost?

Cost-effective software development Signup and view all the answers

What type of software product is designed for a broad customer market with well-understood requirements?

Generic products Signup and view all the answers

What happens when companies fail to use software engineering methods?

Their software is less reliable and more expensive Signup and view all the answers

Who owns the specification of what the software should do for generic products?

The software developer Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of complex systems in software engineering?

They require new capabilities that were previously thought to be impossible Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant cost factor in computer systems?

Software costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a software engineer's time?

Eliciting requirements and analyzing prototypes Signup and view all the answers

Which software quality attribute refers to the ability to adapt to different environments?

Portability Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of a software engineer's time is likely spent on writing code?

Less than 10% Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is not a primary responsibility of a software engineer?

Managing the project schedule Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of maintaining software?

To make corrections and improvements Signup and view all the answers

Which software quality attribute is related to the optimal use of resources?

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers