18 Questions
What are the three basic forces at play in the industrial-strength software domain?
Cost, schedule, and quality
What is the purpose of milestones in project planning and management?
To track project progress and status
What is a key consideration in software engineering ethics?
Producing high-quality software
What is one of the key benefits of using software engineering methods and techniques?
Reducing software maintenance costs in the long run
What is a key aspect of software quality attribute 'Usability'?
Being understood, learned, and used
What is the benefit of customized software products?
Meeting customer specifications
What is the primary concern of software engineering in terms of cost?
Cost-effective software development
What type of software product is designed for a broad customer market with well-understood requirements?
Generic products
What happens when companies fail to use software engineering methods?
Their software is less reliable and more expensive
Who owns the specification of what the software should do for generic products?
The software developer
What is a characteristic of complex systems in software engineering?
They require new capabilities that were previously thought to be impossible
What is a significant cost factor in computer systems?
Software costs
What is the primary focus of a software engineer's time?
Eliciting requirements and analyzing prototypes
Which software quality attribute refers to the ability to adapt to different environments?
Portability
What percentage of a software engineer's time is likely spent on writing code?
Less than 10%
Which activity is not a primary responsibility of a software engineer?
Managing the project schedule
What is the primary goal of maintaining software?
To make corrections and improvements
Which software quality attribute is related to the optimal use of resources?
Efficiency
This quiz covers the basics of software engineering, including customized products, importance of software engineering, and software engineering ethics.
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