Software Engineering Course Information and Evaluation Quiz
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What is software engineering?

  • Software engineering is primarily concerned with computer science theory and fundamentals.
  • Software engineering is an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production. (correct)
  • Software engineering is solely focused on hardware and system engineering.
  • Software engineering is focused on developing computer programs for a general market.

    • What are the attributes of good software?

  • Good software should prioritize performance over maintainability and usability.
  • Good software only needs to deliver the required functionality to the user.
  • Good software does not need to be dependable or usable.
  • Good software should deliver the required functionality and performance to the user and should be maintainable, dependable and usable. (correct)

    • What is the difference between software engineering and computer science?

  • Software engineering focuses on theory and fundamentals while computer science is concerned with practicalities.
  • Computer science is solely focused on practical software development while software engineering focuses on theoretical concepts.
  • There is no difference between software engineering and computer science.
  • Computer science focuses on theory and fundamentals; software engineering is concerned with the practicalities of developing and delivering useful software. (correct)

    • Where can students find course resources such as syllabus, project description, and course slides?

    <p>Blackboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of course evaluation in terms of weightage?

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    What percentage of the final grade is the midterm exam worth?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can students find the course syllabus and project description?

    <p>Blackboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of computer science?

    <p>Theory and engineering fundamentals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does good software delivery to the user include?

    <p>Required functionality and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between software engineering and system engineering?

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