Software Development Process Quiz
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What is the primary goal of decomposing a large problem into smaller pieces?

  • To increase development time
  • To introduce unnecessary complexity
  • To obfuscate the problem
  • To make the problem more understandable (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a software process?

  • To ignore software engineering principles
  • To provide a structured approach for producing software (correct)
  • To randomly combine tools and techniques
  • To intentionally introduce errors
  • In which era did the automation of software engineering processes and the growth of Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools occur?

  • Mid-20th century
  • Early 20th century
  • Late 20th century (correct)
  • Early 21st century
  • What is a key benefit of basing the software development process on scientific and engineering concepts?

    <p>It makes it easier to recreate new software or scale an existing one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of software engineering?

    <p>To provide a better method for software development and produce quality software products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of software engineering that distinguishes it from other engineering disciplines?

    <p>It provides a scientific foundation for software, similar to how physics underpins electrical engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of decomposing a large problem into smaller, understandable pieces?

    <p>To make the problem easier to solve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is software engineering considered to be?

    <p>A combination of tools and techniques to produce a product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key benefit of basing the software development process on scientific and engineering concepts?

    <p>It makes the process easier to re-create new software to scale an existing one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IT (Information Technology) provide for software development?

    <p>IT provides a better method of software development to provide quality software products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did many software projects fail?

    <p>In the late 1900s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of software engineering?

    <p>To make the software development process more organized and systematic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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