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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which is not a ground that good software must satisfy?

    <p>Performance</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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