11 Questions
What is the main focus of software engineering?
Professional software development
What represents a significant fraction of GNP in all developed countries?
Expenditure on software
What is a characteristic of software costs for systems with a long life?
Maintenance costs may be several times development costs
What is the impact of new software engineering techniques on system complexity?
Increasing system complexity
What is the focus of software engineering ethics?
Ethical issues that affect software engineering
What are more and more systems controlled by?
Software
What is the key challenge facing software engineering?
Building and delivering systems quickly
What are the attributes of good software according to the text?
Being maintainable, dependable, usable, and cheap
What is the difference between software engineering and computer science as per the text?
Software engineering is concerned with developing and delivering useful software, while computer science focuses on theory and fundamentals
What are more and more systems controlled by according to the text?
Safety critical control systems
What are the best software engineering techniques and methods according to the text?
Applying different techniques appropriate for different types of system
Test your knowledge of the introduction to software engineering, including professional software development, software engineering ethics, and case studies. Learn about the importance of software in the economies of developed nations and its increasing control over systems.
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