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Introduction to Software Engineering

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What is the main focus of software engineering?

Ethical issues in software engineering

Software cost analysis

Developing hardware systems

Professional software development (correct)

What represents a significant fraction of GNP in all developed countries?

System complexity

Hardware costs

Expenditure on software (correct)

Software project failure

What is a characteristic of software costs for systems with a long life?

Software costs less to maintain than to develop

Maintenance costs may be several times development costs (correct)

Hardware costs exceed software costs

Maintenance costs are negligible

What is the impact of new software engineering techniques on system complexity?

Increasing system complexity Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of software engineering ethics?

Ethical issues that affect software engineering Signup and view all the answers

What are more and more systems controlled by?

Software Signup and view all the answers

What is the key challenge facing software engineering?

Building and delivering systems quickly Signup and view all the answers

What are the attributes of good software according to the text?

Being maintainable, dependable, usable, and cheap Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are more and more systems controlled by according to the text?

Safety critical control systems Signup and view all the answers

What are the best software engineering techniques and methods according to the text?

Applying different techniques appropriate for different types of system Signup and view all the answers