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Software Engineering Chapter 1: Introduction Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of software engineering?

To enable the manipulation of data structures

To provide instructions for computer programs

To support individual programming

To support professional software development (correct)

Which of the following is considered a type of software product?

Data structures

Hard copy documentation

Virtual forms

Customized products (correct)

What distinguishes generic products from customized products?

Customized products are less costly

Customized products have predefined features

Generic products are readily available (correct)

Changes are controlled by the customer in generic products

How do changes in customized products differ from changes in generic products?

Changes are controlled and decided by the developer in customized products Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of customized products compared to generic products?

Specifications are owned by the product developer Signup and view all the answers

How does software differ from hardware in terms of characteristics?

Software has considerably different characteristics than hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of software engineering?

Application of scientific principles to software evolution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of good software?

Legacy software integration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

To provide a framework for delivering quality systems Signup and view all the answers

Which domain does not fall under the category of Software Application Domains mentioned in the text?

Legacy software systems Signup and view all the answers

According to IEEE, what is the result of software engineering?

An effective and reliable software product Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental activities of the software process?

Software specifications, software development, software validation, software evolution Signup and view all the answers

What does SDLC stand for?

Software Development Life Cycle Signup and view all the answers

What are the issues affecting softwares as mentioned in the text?

'Heterogeneity', 'business and social change', 'security and trust' Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included in the Software Engineering Ethics as per the text?

'Computer manufacturing' Signup and view all the answers

What is causing headaches for large organizations as mentioned in the text?

'Legacy software systems' Signup and view all the answers