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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?

It makes it easier to recreate new software or scale an existing one (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of software engineering?

To provide a better method for software development and produce quality software products (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It provides a scientific foundation for software, similar to how physics underpins electrical engineering (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To make the problem easier to solve (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is software engineering considered to be?

A combination of tools and techniques to produce a product (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It makes the process easier to re-create new software to scale an existing one (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

IT provides a better method of software development to provide quality software products (C) Signup and view all the answers

When did many software projects fail?

In the late 1900s (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software engineering?

To make the software development process more organized and systematic (B) Signup and view all the answers