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?

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

    What is included in fundamental software engineering activities?

    <p>Software specification, development, validation, and evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge facing software engineering today?

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

    What is software engineering?

    <p>An engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of software costs are typically development costs?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Generic product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential attribute of good software?

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

    What is an example of a customized software product?

    <p>Embedded control system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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