Software Engineering - Batch Processing and Entertainment Systems
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Which of the following is the most important distinguishing characteristic of entertainment systems?

  • The ability to interact with sensors in a hostile environment
  • The quality of the user interaction offered (correct)
  • The ability to process large amounts of data in batches
  • The use of parallel systems for high-performance execution

    • Which type of system is often computationally intensive and requires high-performance parallel systems for execution?

  • Data collection systems
  • Systems for modeling and simulation (correct)
  • Batch processing systems
  • Entertainment systems

    • What is the primary purpose of data collection systems?

  • To entertain the user
  • To model physical processes or situations
  • To collect data from the environment using sensors and send it to other systems for processing (correct)
  • To process data in large batches

    • Which of the following is an example of a batch processing system?

    <p>A periodic billing system, such as a phone billing system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of software in a data collection system?

    <p>To interact with sensors and often be installed in a hostile environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of a system for modeling and simulation?

    <p>A system that is developed by scientists and engineers to model physical processes or situations, often with many separate, interacting objects, and requires high-performance parallel systems for execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a stand-alone application?

    <p>An e-commerce web application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of application would be suitable for modeling and simulating complex systems?

    <p>A scientific computing application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of application would be responsible for collecting and storing large amounts of data from various sources?

    <p>A data collection system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an embedded control system?

    <p>Anti-lock braking software in a car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of application would be suitable for processing large amounts of data in batches, without user interaction?

    <p>A batch system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of application would be responsible for providing entertainment and multimedia experiences?

    <p>An entertainment system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of software engineering techniques are most suitable for an embedded control system in an automobile?

    <p>Extensive verification and validation due to minimal user interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it costly to change the software in an embedded control system installed in an automobile?

    <p>The software is burned into ROM, making changes expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach may be suitable for developing a web-based system composed of reusable components?

    <p>Iterative development and delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of professional responsibility for software engineers?

    <p>Respecting confidentiality agreements regardless of employment status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In software engineering, what is considered more important than simply upholding the law?

    <p>Respecting confidentiality agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic makes a development process suitable for an embedded control system in an automobile?

    <p>Minimal user interaction requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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