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What does software consist of?
What does software consist of?
- Instructions, data structures, and documentation (correct)
- Algorithms, data types, and documentation
- Algorithms, data structures, and user manuals
- Hardware, data, and documentation
How is software described in terms of development?
How is software described in terms of development?
- Developed or engineered, not manufactured (correct)
- Custom-built only
- Manufactured like hardware components
- Assembled from pre-made parts
What is the nature of software in relation to wearing out?
What is the nature of software in relation to wearing out?
- It doesn't wear out (correct)
- It wears out after a certain period
- It wears out due to excessive use
- It wears out like physical components
What is the industry moving towards in software construction?
What is the industry moving towards in software construction?
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How is most software currently produced?
How is most software currently produced?
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Study Notes
Software Composition
- Software consists of instructions, data structures, and documentation that make up a program or operating system.
Software Development
- Software is described in terms of development as a set of activities, including design, construction, testing, and maintenance.
Nature of Software
- Software does not wear out or degrade over time, unlike physical products.
Future of Software Construction
- The industry is moving towards more Agile and DevOps approaches, emphasizing rapid delivery, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Current Software Production
- Most software is currently produced using a waterfall approach, where each phase is completed before moving on to the next one.
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Test your knowledge of software engineering principles and concepts with this Chapter 1 quiz. Learn and review key topics from the accompanying slide set for 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach' by Roger S. Pressman.
