Seventh Software Engineering Edition Quiz

Questions and Answers

Who is the author of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach'?

Roger S. Pressman

What is the main theme of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach'?

Software Testing

Software Process Improvement

Software Project Management

Software Development Best Practices (correct)

The book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach' is now in its seventh edition.

True

What is the main goal mentioned in the text regarding software engineering?

To build software that makes things better and avoid bad outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What has replaced the job title 'programmer' in the software industry?

Software engineer Signup and view all the answers

The seventh edition of 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach' is simply an update of the sixth edition.

False Signup and view all the answers

The __th chapters of the seventh edition have been reorganized into five parts.

32 Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what has been the longest continuing technical project of the author's life?

My work on the seven editions of Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach Signup and view all the answers

Who is specifically thanked for assisting in the development of UML and OCL examples?

Tim Lethbridge Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's opinion on the future of software as discussed in the content?

Software will be delivered via the internet and reside on far-away servers. Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, computer software continues to be a vital technology across the world stage.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options best describe the unique nature of WebApps? (Select all that apply)

WebApps are client-server applications that execute on the World Wide Web Signup and view all the answers

Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the five framework activities that define the software process?

The five framework activities that define the software process are communication, planning, modeling, construction, and deployment. Signup and view all the answers

Software engineering ______ include the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.

practices Signup and view all the answers

Match the software engineering myth with its description:

Software will make our jobs easier. = The belief that software will reduce the effort required to complete computing tasks Once we get it right, we're done. = The belief that software, once developed and deployed, requires no further maintenance or enhancement A linear sequential process is always best. = The belief that the waterfall model is the optimal approach for all software projects We already know how to build these systems. = The belief that new, untried applications can be built quickly and without difficulty Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Praise for Earlier Editions

"Roger Pressman has written a solid comprehensive guidebook for the field of software engineering" - IEEE Software
"This is a classic modern textbook, clear and authoritative, with lots of pictures, examples, questions and references" - ACM Computing Reviews
"An up-to-the minute, in-depth treatment of the software engineering process" - Byte Book Club
"The definitive book on the subject as far as I'm concerned" - comp.software-eng FAQ
"A good textbook as well as reference" - comp.software-eng FAQ
"As a practicing Software Engineer, I find this book to be invaluable. It has served as a great reference for all the projects that I have worked on" - review from Amazon.com
"This book is a framework on how to develop high quality software" - review from Amazon.com

Overview of Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach

The seventh edition of the book has been restructured and redesigned, with a substantial content update addressing every important topic in software engineering
Unique sidebars and marginal content have been expanded and enhanced, offering an entertaining and informative complement to chapter topics
New chapters and a new organization make the book easier to use in the classroom and as a self-study guide
The book is divided into five parts: The Software Process, Modeling, Quality Management, Managing Software Projects, and Advanced Topics

About the Author

Roger S. Pressman is an internationally recognized authority in software process improvement and software engineering technologies
He has worked as a software engineer, a manager, a professor, an author, and a consultant, focusing on software engineering issues
Dr. Pressman is president of R.S. Pressman & Associates, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in software engineering methods and training### The Importance of Software
Software has the power to change things for the better when it is successful
Successful software meets the needs of its users, performs flawlessly over time, and is easy to modify and use
When software succeeds, it can bring about positive changes

Characteristics of Successful Software

Meets the needs of people who use it
Performs flawlessly over a long period of time
Easy to modify
Easy to use

The Impact of Successful Software

Successful software can bring about positive changes
It has the power to improve things when it is well-designed and implemented### Software Engineering

Introduction

Software engineering is an engineering discipline that builds and supports high-quality computer software.
It encompasses a process, collection of methods, and an array of tools that allow professionals to build high-quality computer software.

Characteristics of Software

Software can execute within a computer of any size and architecture.
It includes programs, content, and descriptive information in both hard copy and virtual forms.
Software is pervasive in commerce, culture, and everyday activities.

Legacy Software

Legacy software refers to old software that is outdated but still in use.
It requires maintenance and updates to keep it functional.

Application Domains

Application domains refer to areas where software is applied, such as business, healthcare, education, etc.

Framework Activities

Framework activities include initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.

Software Engineering Practice

Software engineering practice involves applying an agile, adaptable process that leads to high-quality results.
It includes building and supporting software, and virtually everyone in the industrialized world uses software directly or indirectly.

Principles of Software Engineering

Principles of software engineering include applying discipline when designing and building software.
It involves recognizing the need for a more disciplined approach to software development.

Software Myths

Software myths include the idea that software is dead or that the old-school view of software is coming to an end.
However, software is alive and growing, and Web 2.0 and pervasive computing are driving new generations of software.

Software Process

Software process models, software engineering methods, and software tools have been adopted successfully across various industry segments.

Umbrella Activities

Umbrella activities include planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

WebApps

WebApps refer to software delivered via the Internet and look like they are residing on each user's computing device.
However, they reside on a far-away server.

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Test your knowledge of software engineering principles and concepts with this quiz based on the seventh edition of a comprehensive guidebook for the field.