Software Engineering Fundamentals

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What is the primary focus of computer science?

Practicalities of developing useful software

Software validation and evolution

Software specification and development

Theory and fundamentals (correct)

What is good software expected to provide to the user?

Functionality and performance (correct)

Only maintainability

Only functionality

Only performance

What is the primary concern of software engineering?

Theoretical aspects of computing

Software specification and validation

Software development and evolution

Developing and delivering useful software (correct)

What is the primary difference between system engineering and software engineering?

System engineering is concerned with all aspects of computer-based systems development, while software engineering is part of this process. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in fundamental software engineering activities?

Software specification, development, validation, and evolution Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge facing software engineering today?

Coping with increasing diversity and demands for reduced delivery times. Signup and view all the answers

What is software engineering?

An engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software production Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of software costs are typically development costs?

60% Signup and view all the answers

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

Software engineering focuses on practicality, while computer science focuses on theory Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary focus of computer science?

What is good software expected to provide to the user?

What is the primary concern of software engineering?

What is the primary difference between system engineering and software engineering?

What is included in fundamental software engineering activities?

What is a key challenge facing software engineering today?

What is software engineering?

What percentage of software costs are typically development costs?

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

Which type of software product is marketed and sold to anyone who wishes to purchase it?

What is an essential attribute of good software?

What is an example of a customized software product?

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