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?

Programs have well-designed interfaces and proper documentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The exploratory style emphasizes error prevention, while modern practices focus on error correction (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

From error correction to error prevention (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key emphasis of modern software development practices?

Detecting errors as close to their point of introduction as possible (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Each phase of development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has become systematic in modern software development practices?

Standard testing techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in projects following modern software development practices?

Standardized estimation and scheduling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a software life cycle model establish?

Precedence ordering among activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a descriptive and diagrammatic life cycle model important?

To identify common understanding of activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Helps in systematic and disciplined software development (D) 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?

To avoid project failure (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Only when all its exit criteria are satisfied (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The phase can never start (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

By making it easier to monitor progress (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Agile methodology (A) Signup and view all the answers