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What is the IEEE definition of software engineering?

The application of engineering principles to obtain efficient software
The establishment and use of sound engineering principles to obtain economically reliable software
The creation of computer programs that provide desired features, function, and performance
The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software (correct)

What is the seminal definition of software engineering mentioned in the text?

The establishment and use of sound engineering principles to obtain economically reliable software (correct)
The application of engineering principles to obtain efficient software
The creation of computer programs that provide desired features, function, and performance
The development of software using systematic and disciplined approaches

What is software?

The application of engineering principles to obtain efficient computer programs
The creation of reliable and economically viable computer programs
A set of instructions (computer programs) that provide desired features, function, and performance when executed (correct)
A systematic and disciplined approach to developing computer programs

What are the characteristics of software mentioned in the text?

A set of instructions that provide desired features, function, and performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Sub. Faculty mentioned in the text?

Dr.Ashwin R. Dobariya (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software engineering according to the seminal definition mentioned in the text?

The purpose is to establish and use sound engineering principles to obtain reliable and efficient software on real machines. Signup and view all the answers

According to the IEEE definition, what is software engineering?

Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software; in other words, the application of engineering to software. Signup and view all the answers

How is software defined in the text?

Software is defined as a set of instructions (computer programs) that, when executed, provide desired features, function, and performance. Signup and view all the answers