Software Characteristics and Types Quiz

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Why is software considered to be developed or engineered rather than manufactured?

Software is not designed to last long periods of time.
Software is custom-built, not mass-produced. (correct)
Software is not used in real-time applications.
Software doesn't involve any technical skills in its creation.

What makes legacy (old) software different from other software?

It is more advanced than current software solutions.
It is free from any bugs or issues.
It can be easily adapted to new computing environments.
It is still in use but doesn't meet current needs for growth. (correct)

In what way do interactive user interfaces differ from legacy software?

Legacy software is more user-friendly than interactive interfaces.
Interactive interfaces are not customizable.
Legacy software can incorporate reusable components. (correct)
Interactive interfaces are solely custom-built.

Why does software need to be adapted to new computing environments?

To cater to the evolving needs and capabilities of new technologies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for enhancing software to implement new business requirements?

To align the software with changing business needs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software involves robotics and neural networks?

AI software (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for software to be re-architected?

To enhance interoperability with modern systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes modern WebApps from earlier versions?

Inclusion of XML/Java tools for interactivity (D) Signup and view all the answers

How have Semantic web technologies evolved over time?

Development into sophisticated applications requiring flexible data representation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What feature may standalone WebApps provide to end users?

Interactive computing capability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Web 3.0 applications?

Involvement of semantic databases and web linking (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is interoperability with modern systems important for software?

To enhance functionality within a network environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using product line software?

It allows for the development of many products by capitalizing on commonalities within the product line. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of segmenting cloud architectures?

To restrict access to private data. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of web applications mentioned in the text?

They require a separate frontend and backend architecture. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the backend services in cloud computing architectures?

Client devices (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the frontend services in cloud computing architectures?

To enable access to cloud resources from networked computing devices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cloud computing is NOT true?

Computing resources reside inside the cloud. (B) Signup and view all the answers