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Which characteristic measures how well software operates in its environment?

  • Maintenance
  • Transitional
  • Life Cycle Model
  • Operational (correct)

What aspect is NOT associated with the transitional characteristics of software?

  • Correctness (correct)
  • Portability
  • Reusability
  • Adaptability

What does maintainability in software refer to?

  • The overall efficiency of the software
  • The software's ability to perform functions correctly
  • The software's capability to work across platforms
  • The software's ease of modification and updates (correct)

What is a key benefit of a well-defined software life cycle model?

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Which operational characteristic ensures the software is protected against threats?

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What is the primary purpose of identifying a suitable software life cycle model?

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Which term describes the ability of software to operate on different platforms?

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What determines how efficiently the software performs its tasks?

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What can lead to project failure in software development?

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What is the purpose of entry and exit criteria in a software life cycle model?

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Which model is considered the foundational theoretical model for software development?

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What is the primary goal of a feasibility study in software development?

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Which of the following is NOT a life cycle model mentioned?

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How does the Iterative Waterfall Model differ from the Classical Waterfall Model?

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Why can the Classical Waterfall Model be considered impractical for actual software development?

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What is a major disadvantage identified with any life cycle model?

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What is the primary goal of system testing?

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Which type of testing is conducted by a friendly set of customers?

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What does corrective maintenance primarily focus on?

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What is the estimated ratio of development effort to maintenance effort for a typical software product?

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What is the primary outcome of the requirements specification activity?

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Which component is NOT typically included in a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document?

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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a source of defects in the software development lifecycle?

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During which phase is the software architecture derived from the SRS document?

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Which of the following best defines adaptive maintenance?

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What does the traditional design approach consist of?

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Which of the following is true about the classical waterfall model?

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In the coding phase, what is the primary focus of unit testing?

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What type of testing is performed by the customer himself after product delivery?

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What occurs during the integration and system testing phase?

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What is a key focus of the object-oriented design approach?

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What is the purpose of the coding phase in software development?

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What is the primary aim of the requirements analysis and specification phase?

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What is involved in the requirements gathering activity?

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Why is it important to resolve ambiguities and contradictions during requirements analysis?

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During the requirements specification activity, what is a common challenge faced?

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What is the first step project managers take when starting a new project?

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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating potential solutions?

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What is the role of project managers after gathering an understanding of the problem?

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What must project managers check to determine the feasibility of a solution?

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What is the main purpose of abstraction in software engineering?

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What is a key requirement for effective decomposition of a problem?

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Why is software engineering essential for large software projects?

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Which of the following is a consequence of not employing proper software engineering processes?

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What does the dynamic nature of software imply in the context of software engineering?

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How does software engineering help in reducing the costs associated with software?

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In the context of software decomposition, what does it mean to solve components independently?

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What role does abstraction play in managing the complexity of problems?

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Abstraction in Software Engineering

A method of simplifying a problem by ignoring irrelevant details, focusing only on the essential aspects for a specific purpose, and then gradually adding those details.

Decomposition in Software Engineering

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, independent subproblems that can be solved separately and then combined for a complete solution.

Importance of Independent Subproblems (Decomposition)

For decomposition to work efficiently, the smaller problems must be solvable independently and have minimal interaction.

Large Software Complexity

Large software projects need structured engineering principles to handle their complexity. Building it with a well-defined process is easier.

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Software Scalability

Scaling existing software is easier with well-defined engineering principles as opposed to starting a new one.

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High Software Cost

Software remains expensive without a structured engineering approach in place.

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Software's Dynamic Nature

Software requires adaptability and change management due to its always evolving user environment.

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Software Engineering Necessity

Software engineering principles provide a methodical approach to building software, addressing challenges like size, scalability, cost, and dynamic nature.

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Software Quality

Software quality refers to how well a software product meets user needs and requirements.

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Software Operational Aspects

Operational aspects of software describe how well it functions in daily use.

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Software Transitional Aspects

This focuses on how easily software can be moved to different platforms or environments.

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Software Maintenance Aspects

This relates to how well a software product can be updated and maintained over time.

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Software Life Cycle Model

A plan or guide for creating software, specifying steps from start to finish.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

A systematic approach to software development encompassing phases from design to deployment.

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Need for SDLC

A structured process is essential for creating good software in a controlled and organized way.

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Software Engineering

A branch of computer science applying engineering principles to building efficient, usable software.

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Project Failure Cause

Lack of clear understanding of when and what to do among team members leads to disorganization and project failure.

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Waterfall Model (Classical)

A theoretical software development model, with phases like feasibility study, dividing the project into sequential steps, though not always practical for real projects.

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Feasibility Study

Initiating phase to determine if a product is technically and financially viable to develop.

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Project Entry Criteria

The conditions that must be met before a project phase begins.

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Project Exit Criteria

The conditions that must be met before a project phase ends.

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Software Development Team Coordination

A crucial element in successful software development, involving everyone working towards the same goals within the agreed project phases, preventing a chaotic project.

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Software Life Cycle Model Importance

Essential for project managers to monitor progress and ensure smooth transitions between project phases, crucial for successful software development.

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Project Understanding

Initial project phase where team leaders gain a general understanding of the project's requirements by analyzing input/output data and system constraints.

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Solution Evaluation

Project phase evaluating prospective solutions, considering available resources, development cost, and time.

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Feasibility Analysis

Assessing the financial and technical viability of a solution by examining the customer's budget and technical expertise.

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Requirements Analysis

Analyzing customer needs to create a complete, consistent description of a system's requirements.

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Requirements Gathering

Collecting information from clients and users about needed system features and functionalities.

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Requirements Specification

Documenting and clearly outlining customer needs and system features/functionalities.

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Data Ambiguity

Contradictions and uncertainties found in user data during requirements gathering.

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User Interviews

Direct interaction with users to gather detailed requirements for a system.

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Incremental Integration

Integrating software modules step-by-step, testing at each stage.

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System Testing

Testing the entire software system to ensure it meets requirements.

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α-testing

System testing performed by the development team.

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β-testing

System testing performed by a group of end-users.

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Acceptance Testing

Testing performed by customers to decide if the system is acceptable.

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Software Maintenance

Activities to correct/improve software after its release.

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Corrective Maintenance

Fixing errors found after the software is released.

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Waterfall Model Shortcoming

The waterfall model assumes no errors, but reality is more complex

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Software Requirements Specification (SRS)

A document that systematically organizes user requirements.

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Functional Requirements

What the software does.

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Non-functional Requirements

How the software performs; limitations, characteristics.

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Software Design

Creating a structure from requirements for implementation.

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Traditional Design Approach

Method for software design focusing on detailed problem structure.

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Object-Oriented Design Approach

Design strategy, identifying objects and their relationships.

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Coding and Unit Testing

Converting software design into code and testing each part.

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Integration and System Testing

Testing integrated modules to ensure they work together.

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Study Notes

Software Engineering Course Content

  • Week 1: Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Week 2: Software Development Life Cycle - Classical Waterfall Model
  • Week 3: Iterative Waterfall, Prototyping, and Evolutionary Models
  • Week 4: Spiral Model, Requirements Analysis, and Specification Problems
  • Week 5: Formal System Specification, Software Design, and Design Strategies
  • Week 6: Software Analysis and Design Tools
  • Week 7: Object Modeling Using UML, Use Case Diagrams
  • Week 8: Mid-Term Exam
  • Week 9: Interaction Diagrams, Activity, and State Chart Diagrams
  • Week 10: Coding and Testing
  • Week 11: Black-Box and White-Box Testing
  • Week 12: Debugging, Integration, and System Testing
  • Week 13: Software Maintenance Process Models
  • Week 14: Computer-Aided Software Engineering

Grading

  • 40% Midterm Exam + 60% Final Exam

Introduction to Software Engineering

  • Software is more than just code; it includes executable code, associated libraries, and documentation
  • Software engineering is a branch of engineering focused on developing reliable software products using scientific principles and methods
  • IEEE defines software engineering as a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to developing, operating, and maintaining software

Need of Software Engineering

  • Large Software: Managing large software projects effectively necessitates a structured approach
  • Scalability: Software engineering principles are crucial for scaling existing software or creating new large-scale solutions
  • Cost: Maintaining competitive costs in software development relies on established processes
  • Dynamic Nature: Adapting to changes in software requirements and the environment is a core aspect of software engineering
  • Quality Management: Well-defined processes lead to better quality software

Characteristics of Good Software

  • Operational: Budget, Usability, Efficiency, Correctness, Functionality, Dependability, Security, and Safety
  • Transitional: Portability, Interoperability, Reusability, and Adaptability
  • Maintenance: Modularity, Maintainability, Flexibility, and Scalability

Operational Characteristics

  • This section details how software operates effectively
  • Measures include adherence to budget, usability, efficiency, correctness, functionality, dependability, security, and safety

Transitional Characteristics

  • This section highlights the software's ability to transition between different platforms and environments
  • Key characteristics include Portability, Interoperability, Reusability, and Adaptability

Maintenance Characteristics

  • This aspect examines a software's ability to maintain its functions in evolving contexts
  • Key aspects include Modularity, Maintainability, Flexibility, and Scalability

Software Development Life Cycle

  • A life cycle model is a visual representation and description of the activities involved in creating a software product, tracing its journey from inception to retirement
  • It defines the order in which activities should be done
  • Multiple activities can overlap and occur simultaneously during different phases

Need for Software Life Cycle Model

  • A structured approach is necessary for teamwork, avoiding chaos, and monitoring project progress

Types of Life Cycle Models

  • Classical Waterfall
  • Iterative Waterfall
  • Prototyping
  • Evolutionary
  • Spiral

Classical Waterfall Model

  • The most straightforward approach, though not always practical in real-world scenarios
  • This model divides the software development lifecycle into distinct phases: Feasibility Study, Requirements Analysis and Specification, Design, Coding, Testing, and Maintenance

Feasibility Study

  • The primary objective is to determine if the project is financially and technically viable before proceeding
  • This phase involves assessing client needs, input/output data, constraints, and possible solutions, along with evaluating the cost and time commitment required for each solution

Requirements Analysis and Specification

  • The aim is to understand and document the precise user requirements for the software system
  • The goal is to gather, document, and confirm user needs to remove inconsistencies and incompleteness

Design

  • The design phase translates the requirements into a suitable implementation structure
  • Two key approaches are traditional design (structured analysis/design) and object-oriented design

Coding and Unit Testing

  • Translates the design into code, and the components are tested individually to identify and fix errors

Integration and System Testing

  • The process tests integration between different modules and evaluates the system's overall compliance with the requirements

Maintenance

  • Addresses errors or enhancements after the software launch
  • Corrective maintenance addresses issues, while perfective maintenance improves and enhances the software based on user feedback
  • Adaptive maintenance involves adapting the software to changes in its environment, hardware, or operating system

Shortcomings of Classical Waterfall Model

  • The classical waterfall model often struggles to adapt to changing project requirements and new information discovered during development
  • Defects are often detected and resolved late in the project timeline

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