Questions and Answers
What is the definition of a system?
A collection of components, items, or equipment organized or designed to accomplish a specific function or set of functions.
What does architectural design involve?
Defining the modules and their use relationships of a system.
Which of the following is a common activity in software projects?
What is the purpose of requirements analysis?
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The process of narrowing down the scope of the system by determining the precise problem is called ______.
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Study Notes
Architecture
- Application software design involves protocols and methods for expansion and interfacing with other programs.
System
- Comprises a collection of components, items, or equipment tailored for specific functions.
- Hierarchical structure: A system at a lower level can be viewed as a subsystem from a higher level perspective.
Architectural Design
- Process of defining modules and their interrelationships within a system.
- Large systems are segmented into smaller subsystems and modules for better management.
- Concept of "System Architecture" has evolved to include different types of architectures such as software and network architecture.
Common Activities in Software Projects
Requirements and Specification
- Essential to identify the customer's problem, business context, and relevant technology for solutions.
Domain Analysis
- Background understanding is crucial in making informed decisions regarding the problem domain.
Defining the Problem
- Focus on delineating the precise problem and gathering ideas regarding software functionality.
Requirements Gathering
- Integral step to collect diverse inputs and viewpoints to shape software capabilities.
Requirements Analysis
- Involves organizing gathered information and determining the core functionalities of the software.
Requirements Specification
- Creation of a clear instruction set detailing expected software behavior from the user's viewpoint.
Design
- Involves decisions on hardware and software implementations and structuring system subsystems for optimal interaction.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in software architecture, including application software design, system hierarchy, and the architectural design process. It emphasizes the importance of requirements, domain analysis, and the organization of large systems into manageable modules and subsystems.
