Introduction to Software Engineering
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What is the primary focus of Software Engineering?

  • Developing software without following any guidelines
  • Developing software without considering user requirements
  • Systematic collection of past experience, techniques, methodologies, and guidelines (correct)
  • Using trial and error to develop software

    • What are some common issues associated with software products during the Software Crisis?

  • Meeting user requirements effectively
  • Optimal resource utilization
  • Frequent crashing and failure to meet user requirements (correct)
  • User-friendly interfaces

    • What is a key factor contributing to the Software Crisis?

  • Effective management of resources
  • Lack of adequate training in software engineering (correct)
  • Decrease in skill shortage
  • High productivity improvements

    • How do Software Programs differ from Software Products?

    <p>Programs have well-designed interfaces and proper documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major difference between the exploratory style and modern software development practices?

    <p>The exploratory style emphasizes error prevention, while modern practices focus on error correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the emphasis shifted to in modern software development practices?

    <p>From error correction to error prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key emphasis of modern software development practices?

    <p>Detecting errors as close to their point of introduction as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern software development, where is the focus when it comes to error detection?

    <p>Each phase of development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has become systematic in modern software development practices?

    <p>Standard testing techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in projects following modern software development practices?

    <p>Standardized estimation and scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a software life cycle model establish?

    <p>Precedence ordering among activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a descriptive and diagrammatic life cycle model important?

    <p>To identify common understanding of activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of adhering to a life cycle model in software development?

    <p>Helps in systematic and disciplined software development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for team members to have a precise understanding of when to do what in software development?

    <p>To avoid project failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a phase considered complete in a life cycle model?

    <p>Only when all its exit criteria are satisfied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the phase-entry criteria of a phase are not satisfied according to the text?

    <p>The phase can never start</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do life cycle models help software project managers in monitoring the project's progress?

    <p>By making it easier to monitor progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the life cycle models mentioned in the text?

    <p>Agile methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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