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A software engineer is only involved in programming and not in other stages of software development.
A software engineer is only involved in programming and not in other stages of software development.
False
The term 'software engineer' emerged due to the increasing importance of correct software in the computer industry.
The term 'software engineer' emerged due to the increasing importance of correct software in the computer industry.
True
Software engineers are not essential in the early stages of design for writing a program.
Software engineers are not essential in the early stages of design for writing a program.
False
The comparison between a 'builder' and a 'structural engineer' is used to emphasize the importance of rigorous testing in software development.
The comparison between a 'builder' and a 'structural engineer' is used to emphasize the importance of rigorous testing in software development.
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Software development only involves programming and not specifications and designs.
Software development only involves programming and not specifications and designs.
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Computers are rarely critical to what we do, so software failures are not impactful.
Computers are rarely critical to what we do, so software failures are not impactful.
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A space shuttle astronaut prefers software written by a 'programmer' over software written by a 'software engineer'.
A space shuttle astronaut prefers software written by a 'programmer' over software written by a 'software engineer'.
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A systems analyst only makes decisions about hardware, excluding software considerations.
A systems analyst only makes decisions about hardware, excluding software considerations.
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Systems analysts are responsible for deciding on the best solution for introducing new systems, without considering costs.
Systems analysts are responsible for deciding on the best solution for introducing new systems, without considering costs.
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When a grocery store chain's inventory control system is inadequate, a systems analyst would decide on the best solution without consulting other employees.
When a grocery store chain's inventory control system is inadequate, a systems analyst would decide on the best solution without consulting other employees.
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Software development processes do not follow any formal or proven methods.
Software development processes do not follow any formal or proven methods.
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Systems analysts are not required to consider the interactions of people who use computers and software in their decision-making process.
Systems analysts are not required to consider the interactions of people who use computers and software in their decision-making process.
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A software engineer plays a narrower role compared to a systems analyst.
A software engineer plays a narrower role compared to a systems analyst.
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Software engineers are not involved in system design.
Software engineers are not involved in system design.
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A systems analyst is mainly responsible for coding in the software development process.
A systems analyst is mainly responsible for coding in the software development process.
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System managers are primarily responsible for supervising system administrators.
System managers are primarily responsible for supervising system administrators.
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Computer graphics is a field that focuses on data analysis.
Computer graphics is a field that focuses on data analysis.
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Software engineers ensure that systems meet the organization's needs.
Software engineers ensure that systems meet the organization's needs.
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