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What percentage of software costs are typically attributed to testing?
What percentage of software costs are typically attributed to testing?
- 40% (correct)
- 80%
- 60%
- 20%
In what scenario do evolution costs often exceed development costs for custom software?
In what scenario do evolution costs often exceed development costs for custom software?
- When the software is developed in a single phase
- When using agile development methods
- When the software requires frequent updates or changes (correct)
- When there are no bugs in the initial release
What type of systems require a complete and analyzable specification for development?
What type of systems require a complete and analyzable specification for development?
- Web-based systems
- Games
- Prototypes
- Safety critical control systems (correct)
What has the web made possible in terms of software development?
What has the web made possible in terms of software development?
Which type of software products are marketed and sold to any customer who wishes to buy them?
Which type of software products are marketed and sold to any customer who wishes to buy them?
What is a common outcome when using different software engineering techniques for various types of systems?
What is a common outcome when using different software engineering techniques for various types of systems?
What contributes to the challenges facing software engineering according to the text?
What contributes to the challenges facing software engineering according to the text?
Which practice can help solve the issue of trying to develop too much at once in software engineering?
Which practice can help solve the issue of trying to develop too much at once in software engineering?
What is one of the attributes of good software mentioned in the text?
What is one of the attributes of good software mentioned in the text?
What is one of the fundamental activities in software engineering mentioned in the text?
What is one of the fundamental activities in software engineering mentioned in the text?
What does system engineering encompass according to the text?
What does system engineering encompass according to the text?
What is a common root cause of accidents in software development projects?
What is a common root cause of accidents in software development projects?
Why do many software projects fail?
Why do many software projects fail?
In software development, what can lead to software being more expensive and less reliable than it should be?
In software development, what can lead to software being more expensive and less reliable than it should be?
What is emphasized as crucial for preventing accidents in software development projects?
What is emphasized as crucial for preventing accidents in software development projects?
What was highlighted as a key factor in project failures according to the text?
What was highlighted as a key factor in project failures according to the text?
How can companies avoid having their software more expensive and less reliable than it should be?
How can companies avoid having their software more expensive and less reliable than it should be?
