Introduction to Software Engineering Definitions

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What is the definition of software according to the given text?

  • Software is a program that is made for a specific requirement.
  • Software is a product developed using well-defined, scientific principles and methods.
  • Software is an executable code that serves a computational purpose.
  • Software is a collection of executable programming code, associated libraries, and documentation. (correct)

What is the purpose of the principle of abstraction in software engineering?

  • To develop a software product that is efficient and reliable.
  • To consider only the relevant aspects of a problem and suppress the irrelevant details. (correct)
  • To apply a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to software development.
  • To solve a simpler problem first and then add the omitted details to solve the next lower level abstraction.

What is the definition of engineering according to the given text?

  • Engineering is the development of products using well-defined, scientific principles and methods. (correct)
  • Engineering is the development of software products using well-defined, scientific principles and methods.
  • Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.
  • Engineering is the branch of science that deals with the development of software products.

What is the definition of software engineering according to the given text?

<p>Software engineering is the development of software products using well-defined, scientific principles and methods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of software engineering according to the given text?

<p>The outcome of software engineering is a software product that is efficient and reliable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a program according to the given text?

<p>A program is an executable code that serves a computational purpose. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of good software decomposition?

<p>Minimizing interactions among various components (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a software myth according to the text?

<p>Engineering tools are more important than hardware for productivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about software requirements changes is true?

<p>Changes requested early have a relatively small cost impact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about adding more people to a late software project?

<p>It will make the problem worse due to training overhead (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is not a ground that good software must satisfy?

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

What does the text suggest about the role of hardware in software development?

<p>Hardware resources are often misused or overemphasized (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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