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Which of the following characteristics are components of software dependability?
Which of the following characteristics are components of software dependability?
Software efficiency refers only to the speed at which a program executes.
Software efficiency refers only to the speed at which a program executes.
False (B)
What does software acceptability mean in terms of software design?
What does software acceptability mean in terms of software design?
Software needs to be understandable, usable and compatible with other systems for the target users.
Which development approach is most suitable for web-based systems due to the difficulty of specifying all requirements in advance?
Which development approach is most suitable for web-based systems due to the difficulty of specifying all requirements in advance?
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Software engineering is concerned with all aspects of software production, from system specification to ______ the system.
Software engineering is concerned with all aspects of software production, from system specification to ______ the system.
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Software engineering ethics only involves the application of technical skills.
Software engineering ethics only involves the application of technical skills.
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Match the following software engineering concerns with their descriptions:
Match the following software engineering concerns with their descriptions:
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What is the dominant approach for constructing web-based systems, involving assembling systems from pre-existing components?
What is the dominant approach for constructing web-based systems, involving assembling systems from pre-existing components?
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered an aspect of software efficiency?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an aspect of software efficiency?
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Using software engineering methods usually increases costs in the long run compared to personal programming projects.
Using software engineering methods usually increases costs in the long run compared to personal programming projects.
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Engineers should not ______ their level of competence.
Engineers should not ______ their level of competence.
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Besides the technical process of development, what other aspects does software engineering involve?
Besides the technical process of development, what other aspects does software engineering involve?
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What technologies support the creation of rich interfaces within a web browser?
What technologies support the creation of rich interfaces within a web browser?
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Following the law is all that is required to behave ethically
Following the law is all that is required to behave ethically
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What type of software engineering involves the construction of software from stand-alone web services?
What type of software engineering involves the construction of software from stand-alone web services?
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According to the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics, what is the primary commitment of software engineers?
According to the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics, what is the primary commitment of software engineers?
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The short version of the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics includes detailed examples of how aspirations affect the practices of software engineering professionals.
The short version of the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics includes detailed examples of how aspirations affect the practices of software engineering professionals.
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Name one of the eight principles that software engineers shall adhere to, according to the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics.
Name one of the eight principles that software engineers shall adhere to, according to the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics.
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Software engineers shall act consistently with the _______ interest.
Software engineers shall act consistently with the _______ interest.
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Which principle dictates that software engineers should prioritize the best interests of their clients and employers, while remaining consistent with the public interest?
Which principle dictates that software engineers should prioritize the best interests of their clients and employers, while remaining consistent with the public interest?
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The ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics states that software engineers should avoid lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession after completing their formal education.
The ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics states that software engineers should avoid lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession after completing their formal education.
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Give an example of an ethical dilemma.
Give an example of an ethical dilemma.
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Match the ethical principle with its description:
Match the ethical principle with its description:
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Where might Mentcare clinics be located to improve patient access?
Where might Mentcare clinics be located to improve patient access?
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Mentcare is solely dependent on a secure network connection to access patient information.
Mentcare is solely dependent on a secure network connection to access patient information.
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What are two primary goals of the Mentcare system?
What are two primary goals of the Mentcare system?
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The Mentcare system generates monthly management reports detailing the number of patients treated at each ______.
The Mentcare system generates monthly management reports detailing the number of patients treated at each ______.
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Match the following Mentcare system features with their descriptions:
Match the following Mentcare system features with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a key concern regarding the Mentcare system?
Which of the following is a key concern regarding the Mentcare system?
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The Mentcare system is designed only for use by doctors; nurses and other medical staff cannot access it.
The Mentcare system is designed only for use by doctors; nurses and other medical staff cannot access it.
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What information is captured in the Mentcare system?
What information is captured in the Mentcare system?
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Which of the following activities is part of all software processes?
Which of the following activities is part of all software processes?
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Software engineers should only be concerned with technical issues, not societal impacts.
Software engineers should only be concerned with technical issues, not societal impacts.
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What is required for services to share information with each other?
What is required for services to share information with each other?
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Essential software product attributes are maintainability, dependability and security, efficiency, and ______.
Essential software product attributes are maintainability, dependability and security, efficiency, and ______.
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What defines a digital learning environment?
What defines a digital learning environment?
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In a service-oriented system, components are considered irreplaceable.
In a service-oriented system, components are considered irreplaceable.
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Name one type of iLearn service that provides specific applications and access to educational content.
Name one type of iLearn service that provides specific applications and access to educational content.
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ILearn uses _______ services to adapt the environment with application services and define service sharing.
ILearn uses _______ services to adapt the environment with application services and define service sharing.
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Match the following iLearn service types with their descriptions:
Match the following iLearn service types with their descriptions:
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What is the benefit of iLearn being a service-oriented system?
What is the benefit of iLearn being a service-oriented system?
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Independent services in iLearn can directly communicate with other services through an API.
Independent services in iLearn can directly communicate with other services through an API.
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What is the purpose of having configuration services within iLearn?
What is the purpose of having configuration services within iLearn?
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Flashcards
Public Interest Principle
Public Interest Principle
Software engineers must act in a way that benefits the public's well-being.
Client and Employer Principle
Client and Employer Principle
Software engineers should prioritize the interests of clients and employers, while adhering to the public interest.
Product Quality Principle
Product Quality Principle
Products and modifications must uphold the highest professional standards.
Integrity in Judgment Principle
Integrity in Judgment Principle
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Ethical Management Principle
Ethical Management Principle
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Profession Integrity Principle
Profession Integrity Principle
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Collegial Support Principle
Collegial Support Principle
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Lifelong Learning Principle
Lifelong Learning Principle
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Mentcare
Mentcare
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Patient monitoring
Patient monitoring
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Administrative reporting
Administrative reporting
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Privacy in healthcare
Privacy in healthcare
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Safety concerns
Safety concerns
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Individual care management
Individual care management
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Centralized database
Centralized database
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Timely information
Timely information
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Digital Learning Environment
Digital Learning Environment
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Service-oriented system
Service-oriented system
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Utility services
Utility services
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Application services
Application services
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Configuration services
Configuration services
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Integrated services
Integrated services
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Independent services
Independent services
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Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
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Software Engineering
Software Engineering
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Essential Software Attributes
Essential Software Attributes
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Software Development Activities
Software Development Activities
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Appropriate Tools and Techniques
Appropriate Tools and Techniques
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Responsibilities of Software Engineers
Responsibilities of Software Engineers
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Web-based systems
Web-based systems
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Software reuse
Software reuse
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Incremental development
Incremental development
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Agile development
Agile development
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Rich interfaces
Rich interfaces
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Ethical responsibility in software
Ethical responsibility in software
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality
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Software Dependability
Software Dependability
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Reliability
Reliability
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Security
Security
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Efficiency in Software
Efficiency in Software
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Acceptability
Acceptability
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Importance of Software Engineering
Importance of Software Engineering
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Software Specification
Software Specification
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Study Notes
Introduction to Software Engineering
- Software engineering is a discipline concerned with all aspects of software production, from initial specification to maintenance.
- Economies of developed nations are heavily dependent on software.
- Software expenditure is a substantial portion of GNP in developed countries.
- Software costs often exceed hardware costs.
- Maintaining software is more expensive than developing it, especially for systems with extended lifespans.
- Software project failure is often linked to increasing system complexity and not using appropriate software engineering methods.
- The diversity of software systems necessitates a variety of methods and tools.
Software Products
- Generic products are marketed and sold to any customer, (e.g., PC software, CAD software).
- Customized products are commissioned by a specific client to meet their unique needs, (e.g., embedded control systems, air traffic control).
Product Specification
- Generic product specifications are owned and managed by the developer.
- Customized product specifications are owned by the customer.
Essential Attributes of Good Software
- Maintainability: Software should be adaptable to changing customer needs.
- Dependability and Security: Software should be reliable, secure, and safe, preventing damage in case of failure.
- Efficiency: Software should not waste system resources.
- Acceptability: Software should be understandable, usable, and compatible with other existing systems.
Software Engineering
- Software engineering is a comprehensive discipline, encompassing all stages of software production, from system specification to maintenance.
- Effective software engineering incorporates suitable theories, methods, tools, and a clear understanding of organizational and financial constraints.
- Essential to all software processes are specification, design, development, and validation.
Importance of Software Engineering
- Software engineering provides a systematic approach to developing reliable and trustworthy software systems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Software Process Activities
- Software specification: defining software requirements and constraints.
- Software development: designing and implementing software.
- Software validation: verifying software meets requirements.
- Software evolution: adapting software to changing needs.
General Issues Affecting Software
- Heterogeneity: Software systems increasingly operate across diverse computer and mobile networks.
- Business and Social Change: Fast-paced changes in business and technology require adaptable software.
- Security and Trust: Software security and trustworthiness are crucial given the widespread use of software systems.
- Scale: Software must be developed for a wide range of scales, from embedded devices to global systems.
Software Engineering Diversity
- No single set of software techniques applies to all system types.
- Software engineering methods and tools depend on the specific application needs, customer requirements, and the development team's expertise.
Application Types
- Stand-alone applications: run on a local computer (e.g., PC applications).
- Interactive transaction-based applications: applications accessed through a network (e.g., eCommerce).
- Embedded control systems: software that controls embedded hardware (e.g., traffic control).
- Batch processing systems: systems to process large amounts of data (e.g., business reports).
- Entertainment systems: primarily intended for user enjoyment.
- Systems for modeling and simulation: systems built for modeling physical phenomena, (e.g., scientific research).
- Data collection systems: systems that collect and process environmental data.
- Systems of systems: systems composed of numerous other software systems.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Software development requires a managed process.
- Dependability and performance are paramount in all systems.
- Careful understanding and management of software specifications and requirements are essential.
- Software reuse is a viable approach when applicable.
Internet Software Engineering
- The internet has become a primary platform for application deployment.
- Web-based systems benefit from using Web services.
- Cloud computing is becoming a popular method for delivering computing resources.
Web-Based Software Engineering
- Web-based system are complex.
- Software engineering fundamentals are applicable to web-based systems.
- Incremental and agile development approaches are beneficial for web-based applications that frequently change.
- Web software frequently uses service-oriented architectures.
Software Engineering Ethics
- Software engineers have responsibilities beyond just technical skills.
- Ethical behaviour includes honesty, integrity, and a commitment to public safety.
- Key issues include confidentiality, competence, and responsible use of intellectual property.
- Professional societies have codes of conduct that guide software engineers.
Case Studies (examples)
- Personal insulin pump
- A mental health case patient management system
- A wilderness weather station
- iLearn: a digital learning environment
- Specific ethical dilemmas
- Details of each case study.
Additional notes
- Covered the concepts of software engineering, from introducing the core topics to more advanced topics of practical business cases and approaches.
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Test your knowledge of software engineering principles, including software dependability, efficiency, and design acceptability. This quiz covers various aspects of software production, from system specification to ethical practices in the field.