16 Questions
Which factor is driving the need for software to operate as distributed systems across networks?
Heterogeneity
Which factor is essential due to the intertwining of software with all aspects of our lives?
Security and trust
What type of applications do not need to be connected to a network?
Stand-alone applications
What is driving the need for businesses to be able to change existing software and rapidly develop new software?
Business and social change
What determines the software engineering methods and tools used?
The type of application being developed, the requirements of the customer, and the background of the development team
What are systems that run on a local computer, include all necessary functionality, and do not need to be connected to a network called?
Stand-alone applications
What type of system is designed to process data in large batches?
Batch processing systems
What is the dominant approach for constructing web-based systems?
Reusing pre-existing software components and systems
Which type of system collects data from the environment using sensors?
Data collection systems
Which type of system is primarily for personal use and intended to entertain the user?
Entertainment systems
What is cloud computing's approach to the provision of computer services?
Applications run remotely on the ‘cloud’
What are systems of systems composed of?
Number of other software systems
What is impractical for web-based systems according to general recognition?
Specifying all the requirements in advance
What do web services allow?
Access to application functionality over the web
What is the platform for running applications now according to the text?
The Web
What should be understood and managed for all types of software system?
Understanding and managing software specification and requirements
Test your knowledge of general issues affecting software, including heterogeneity, business and social change, and security and trust. Explore the impact of distributed systems, rapid business and social changes, and the importance of security in software development.
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