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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>An entertainment system (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Respecting confidentiality agreements (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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