17 Questions
What percentage of software costs are typically attributed to testing?
40%
In what scenario do evolution costs often exceed development costs for custom software?
When the software requires frequent updates or changes
What type of systems require a complete and analyzable specification for development?
Safety critical control systems
What has the web made possible in terms of software development?
Development of highly distributed service-based systems
Which type of software products are marketed and sold to any customer who wishes to buy them?
Generic products
What is a common outcome when using different software engineering techniques for various types of systems?
Appropriate techniques based on system types
What contributes to the challenges facing software engineering according to the text?
Not having a good understanding of the requirements
Which practice can help solve the issue of trying to develop too much at once in software engineering?
Iterative development
What is one of the attributes of good software mentioned in the text?
Maintainability
What is one of the fundamental activities in software engineering mentioned in the text?
Software validation
What does system engineering encompass according to the text?
Includes hardware, software, and process engineering aspects of computer-based systems development
What is a common root cause of accidents in software development projects?
Defects preventable with a systematic approach throughout design lifecycle
Why do many software projects fail?
Failure to pay attention to detail, especially during the specification phase
In software development, what can lead to software being more expensive and less reliable than it should be?
Failure to use software engineering methods in everyday work
What is emphasized as crucial for preventing accidents in software development projects?
Adopting a systematic approach throughout the design lifecycle
What was highlighted as a key factor in project failures according to the text?
Failure to use software engineering methods and techniques
How can companies avoid having their software more expensive and less reliable than it should be?
Not using software engineering methods in their everyday work
Test your knowledge on the cost-effectiveness of software development and the challenges of increasing system complexity in software engineering. Explore how maintenance costs in systems with long life can surpass development costs, and the demands for faster delivery of larger and more complex systems with new capabilities.
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