18 Questions
What does maintenance in software development involve?
Fixing issues and making necessary changes or enhancements
In agile methodologies, what is interactive and incremental development referred to as?
Overlapping development
Why is it important for software to be able to change rapidly according to the text?
To adapt to business and social changes quickly
What is a key aspect of software intertwined with trust aspects of our lives?
Security
What range of scales do software systems need to be developed across, according to the text?
A wide range, from small embedded systems to Internet-scale systems
What are stand-alone applications in software development?
Applications that include all necessary functionality and run on local computers
What is the dominant approach for constructing web-based systems?
Assembling them from pre-existing software components and systems
In cloud computing, how do users pay for software services?
According to their actual usage of the software
What is the nature of development and delivery for web-based systems?
Iterative and incremental development
What are web interfaces constrained by according to the text?
Capabilities of web browsers
What is a key benefit of using technologies like AJAX in web development?
Creating rich interfaces within a web browser
How is software provision different in cloud computing compared to traditional methods?
Users pay according to their actual usage of the software
What is the purpose of software validation in the software process activities?
To verify that the software meets customer requirements
Which software process activity involves understanding stakeholders' needs and documenting requirements?
Requirement Analysis
What is the main focus of System Design in the software process activities?
Defining the architecture of the system
In which activity does one put the software into production for users to start using it?
Deployment
What is the purpose of Requirement Analysis in the software process activities?
Understanding stakeholders' needs and documenting requirements
Which activity involves writing the code that makes up the system based on design documents?
Implementation (or Coding)
Explore the essential attributes of good software, which are often referred to as 'quality metrics' or 'non-functional requirements'. This quiz covers topics such as defining software specifications, software development activities, and ensuring compatibility with other systems.
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