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Software engineering is the study of how to build and maintain software systems
Software engineering is the study of how to build and maintain software systems
True
Hardware refers to the physical aspects of a computer
Hardware refers to the physical aspects of a computer
True
A web browser is an example of software application
A web browser is an example of software application
True
Ian Sommerville is the author of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach'
Ian Sommerville is the author of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach'
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Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate a computer and execute specific tasks
Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate a computer and execute specific tasks
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Which of the following best describes software?
Which of the following best describes software?
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What is the main focus of software engineering?
What is the main focus of software engineering?
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Which book is not mentioned as a recommended text for the course?
Which book is not mentioned as a recommended text for the course?
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What does the term 'hardware' refer to in the context of computers?
What does the term 'hardware' refer to in the context of computers?
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Which aspect is NOT included in the lecture objectives for students?
Which aspect is NOT included in the lecture objectives for students?
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Study Notes
What is Software Engineering?
- Software engineering is the study of how to build and maintain software systems.
What is Software?
- Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate a computer and execute specific tasks.
Examples of Software
- A web browser is an example of a software application.
Terminology
- Hardware refers to the physical aspects of a computer.
Authors and Books
- Ian Sommerville is the author of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach'.
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Test your understanding of the introductory concepts covered in the lecture on software engineering. Topics include recommended texts, objectives, and key concepts from the lecture.
