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What is the first activity in the software process?
Which of the following is NOT a general issue affecting software?
What type of applications run on a local computer without needing network connectivity?
Software evolution refers to what process?
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Which aspect emphasizes the necessity of trust in software?
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Software specification is the phase where engineers define the software to be produced and its operational constraints.
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Software validation is the process of designing and programming the software.
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Emerging economies do not influence the need for rapid software development.
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Security and trust are only relevant to large scale applications.
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Stand-alone applications run on a local computer and do not require a network connection.
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Software specification is the activity where customers and engineers define the software and its constraints.
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Software evolution involves creating entirely new software from scratch.
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Software must operate across heterogeneous systems which include different types of devices.
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Business and social change have no impact on software development.
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Stand-alone applications require a network connection to function.
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Software validation ensures that the software meets the customer's requirements.
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Software evolution does not involve changing existing software.
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Heterogeneity in software refers to the ability to run on a single type of system only.
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Stand-alone applications require a network to function properly.
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Security and trust are important considerations in software development.
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What is the primary focus of the specification phase in the software process?
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Which software process model emphasizes separate phases of development?
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In agile processes, how is the planning characterized?
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Which of the following best describes plan-driven processes?
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What do process descriptions often include besides activities?
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What is a characteristic of plan-driven processes?
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Which of the following best describes the waterfall model?
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What is included in a software process description?
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What does the term 'evolution' in software processes refer to?
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In which process model are specification, development, and validation interleaved?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Software Engineering
- Software engineering encompasses several critical activities: specification, development, validation, and evolution.
- Specification involves collaboration between customers and engineers to define software requirements and operational constraints.
- Development focuses on designing and programming software solutions.
- Validation ensures the software meets customer requirements.
- Evolution entails modifying software to adapt to changing market demands.
General Issues Affecting Software
- Heterogeneity: Software must function across diverse systems and devices, including distributed networks.
- Business and Social Change: Rapid technological advancements require software to be adaptable and quickly developed.
- Security and Trust: Trust in software is crucial as it integrates into daily life, necessitating secure practices.
- Scale: Development must accommodate various scales from tiny embedded systems to large cloud-based platforms.
Software Engineering Diversity
- Software systems vary widely, with no universal development techniques applicable to all applications.
- Development methods are chosen based on application type, customer needs, and team expertise.
Application Types
- Stand-alone Applications: Self-contained software running on local machines.
- Interactive Transaction-based Applications: Remote applications accessed through local devices, e.g., web apps and e-commerce.
- Embedded Control Systems: Software controlling hardware, prevalent in devices.
- Batch Processing Systems: Business applications designed for processing large sets of data.
- Entertainment Systems: Software intended for personal use and entertainment.
- Modeling and Simulation Systems: Tools for scientists and engineers to simulate real-world processes.
- Data Collection Systems: Systems using sensors to gather environmental data for further processing.
- Systems of Systems: Composed of multiple interrelated software systems.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Development should follow a structured process, varying by software type.
- Emphasis on dependability and performance is universal across all systems.
- Clarity in software specifications and requirements is vital.
- Reusing existing software can enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
Internet Software Engineering
- The web is becoming a primary platform for applications, shifting focus from local to web-based systems.
- Web services facilitate the access of application functionalities online.
- Cloud computing offers remote application services charged by usage instead of ownership.
Web Software Engineering Approaches
- Software Reuse: Assembling web-based systems using pre-existing components for efficiency.
- Incremental and Agile Development: Encouraging the gradual development and delivery of requirements rather than complete upfront specifications.
Software Engineering Ethics
- Software engineers hold broader responsibilities beyond technical tasks, including ethical behavior and public safety.
- Ethical principles guide the professional conduct of software engineers.
Issues of Professional Responsibility
- Confidentiality: Respecting client and employer privacy regardless of formal agreements.
- Competence: Accurate representation of professional abilities; avoiding tasks beyond expertise.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Awareness and protection of intellectual property relevant to clients and employers.
- Computer Misuse: Avoiding unethical use of technical skills, including misuse of corporate systems.
ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics
- A collaborative ethical framework for software engineers outlining professional conduct.
- Covers eight principles to guide decisions and behaviors in various roles, including practitioners and trainees.
Ethical Principles
- Commitment to public interest, client and employer welfare, high product standards, integrity, ethical management, professional reputation, colleague support, and ongoing learning.
Ethical Dilemmas
- Conflicts can arise from management policies, workplace ethics, and involvement in sensitive projects such as military systems.
Introduction to Software Engineering
- Software engineering encompasses several critical activities: specification, development, validation, and evolution.
- Specification involves collaboration between customers and engineers to define software requirements and operational constraints.
- Development focuses on designing and programming software solutions.
- Validation ensures the software meets customer requirements.
- Evolution entails modifying software to adapt to changing market demands.
General Issues Affecting Software
- Heterogeneity: Software must function across diverse systems and devices, including distributed networks.
- Business and Social Change: Rapid technological advancements require software to be adaptable and quickly developed.
- Security and Trust: Trust in software is crucial as it integrates into daily life, necessitating secure practices.
- Scale: Development must accommodate various scales from tiny embedded systems to large cloud-based platforms.
Software Engineering Diversity
- Software systems vary widely, with no universal development techniques applicable to all applications.
- Development methods are chosen based on application type, customer needs, and team expertise.
Application Types
- Stand-alone Applications: Self-contained software running on local machines.
- Interactive Transaction-based Applications: Remote applications accessed through local devices, e.g., web apps and e-commerce.
- Embedded Control Systems: Software controlling hardware, prevalent in devices.
- Batch Processing Systems: Business applications designed for processing large sets of data.
- Entertainment Systems: Software intended for personal use and entertainment.
- Modeling and Simulation Systems: Tools for scientists and engineers to simulate real-world processes.
- Data Collection Systems: Systems using sensors to gather environmental data for further processing.
- Systems of Systems: Composed of multiple interrelated software systems.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Development should follow a structured process, varying by software type.
- Emphasis on dependability and performance is universal across all systems.
- Clarity in software specifications and requirements is vital.
- Reusing existing software can enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
Internet Software Engineering
- The web is becoming a primary platform for applications, shifting focus from local to web-based systems.
- Web services facilitate the access of application functionalities online.
- Cloud computing offers remote application services charged by usage instead of ownership.
Web Software Engineering Approaches
- Software Reuse: Assembling web-based systems using pre-existing components for efficiency.
- Incremental and Agile Development: Encouraging the gradual development and delivery of requirements rather than complete upfront specifications.
Software Engineering Ethics
- Software engineers hold broader responsibilities beyond technical tasks, including ethical behavior and public safety.
- Ethical principles guide the professional conduct of software engineers.
Issues of Professional Responsibility
- Confidentiality: Respecting client and employer privacy regardless of formal agreements.
- Competence: Accurate representation of professional abilities; avoiding tasks beyond expertise.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Awareness and protection of intellectual property relevant to clients and employers.
- Computer Misuse: Avoiding unethical use of technical skills, including misuse of corporate systems.
ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics
- A collaborative ethical framework for software engineers outlining professional conduct.
- Covers eight principles to guide decisions and behaviors in various roles, including practitioners and trainees.
Ethical Principles
- Commitment to public interest, client and employer welfare, high product standards, integrity, ethical management, professional reputation, colleague support, and ongoing learning.
Ethical Dilemmas
- Conflicts can arise from management policies, workplace ethics, and involvement in sensitive projects such as military systems.
Introduction to Software Engineering
- Software engineering encompasses several critical activities: specification, development, validation, and evolution.
- Specification involves collaboration between customers and engineers to define software requirements and operational constraints.
- Development focuses on designing and programming software solutions.
- Validation ensures the software meets customer requirements.
- Evolution entails modifying software to adapt to changing market demands.
General Issues Affecting Software
- Heterogeneity: Software must function across diverse systems and devices, including distributed networks.
- Business and Social Change: Rapid technological advancements require software to be adaptable and quickly developed.
- Security and Trust: Trust in software is crucial as it integrates into daily life, necessitating secure practices.
- Scale: Development must accommodate various scales from tiny embedded systems to large cloud-based platforms.
Software Engineering Diversity
- Software systems vary widely, with no universal development techniques applicable to all applications.
- Development methods are chosen based on application type, customer needs, and team expertise.
Application Types
- Stand-alone Applications: Self-contained software running on local machines.
- Interactive Transaction-based Applications: Remote applications accessed through local devices, e.g., web apps and e-commerce.
- Embedded Control Systems: Software controlling hardware, prevalent in devices.
- Batch Processing Systems: Business applications designed for processing large sets of data.
- Entertainment Systems: Software intended for personal use and entertainment.
- Modeling and Simulation Systems: Tools for scientists and engineers to simulate real-world processes.
- Data Collection Systems: Systems using sensors to gather environmental data for further processing.
- Systems of Systems: Composed of multiple interrelated software systems.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Development should follow a structured process, varying by software type.
- Emphasis on dependability and performance is universal across all systems.
- Clarity in software specifications and requirements is vital.
- Reusing existing software can enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
Internet Software Engineering
- The web is becoming a primary platform for applications, shifting focus from local to web-based systems.
- Web services facilitate the access of application functionalities online.
- Cloud computing offers remote application services charged by usage instead of ownership.
Web Software Engineering Approaches
- Software Reuse: Assembling web-based systems using pre-existing components for efficiency.
- Incremental and Agile Development: Encouraging the gradual development and delivery of requirements rather than complete upfront specifications.
Software Engineering Ethics
- Software engineers hold broader responsibilities beyond technical tasks, including ethical behavior and public safety.
- Ethical principles guide the professional conduct of software engineers.
Issues of Professional Responsibility
- Confidentiality: Respecting client and employer privacy regardless of formal agreements.
- Competence: Accurate representation of professional abilities; avoiding tasks beyond expertise.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Awareness and protection of intellectual property relevant to clients and employers.
- Computer Misuse: Avoiding unethical use of technical skills, including misuse of corporate systems.
ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics
- A collaborative ethical framework for software engineers outlining professional conduct.
- Covers eight principles to guide decisions and behaviors in various roles, including practitioners and trainees.
Ethical Principles
- Commitment to public interest, client and employer welfare, high product standards, integrity, ethical management, professional reputation, colleague support, and ongoing learning.
Ethical Dilemmas
- Conflicts can arise from management policies, workplace ethics, and involvement in sensitive projects such as military systems.
Introduction to Software Engineering
- Software engineering encompasses several critical activities: specification, development, validation, and evolution.
- Specification involves collaboration between customers and engineers to define software requirements and operational constraints.
- Development focuses on designing and programming software solutions.
- Validation ensures the software meets customer requirements.
- Evolution entails modifying software to adapt to changing market demands.
General Issues Affecting Software
- Heterogeneity: Software must function across diverse systems and devices, including distributed networks.
- Business and Social Change: Rapid technological advancements require software to be adaptable and quickly developed.
- Security and Trust: Trust in software is crucial as it integrates into daily life, necessitating secure practices.
- Scale: Development must accommodate various scales from tiny embedded systems to large cloud-based platforms.
Software Engineering Diversity
- Software systems vary widely, with no universal development techniques applicable to all applications.
- Development methods are chosen based on application type, customer needs, and team expertise.
Application Types
- Stand-alone Applications: Self-contained software running on local machines.
- Interactive Transaction-based Applications: Remote applications accessed through local devices, e.g., web apps and e-commerce.
- Embedded Control Systems: Software controlling hardware, prevalent in devices.
- Batch Processing Systems: Business applications designed for processing large sets of data.
- Entertainment Systems: Software intended for personal use and entertainment.
- Modeling and Simulation Systems: Tools for scientists and engineers to simulate real-world processes.
- Data Collection Systems: Systems using sensors to gather environmental data for further processing.
- Systems of Systems: Composed of multiple interrelated software systems.
Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Development should follow a structured process, varying by software type.
- Emphasis on dependability and performance is universal across all systems.
- Clarity in software specifications and requirements is vital.
- Reusing existing software can enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy.
Internet Software Engineering
- The web is becoming a primary platform for applications, shifting focus from local to web-based systems.
- Web services facilitate the access of application functionalities online.
- Cloud computing offers remote application services charged by usage instead of ownership.
Web Software Engineering Approaches
- Software Reuse: Assembling web-based systems using pre-existing components for efficiency.
- Incremental and Agile Development: Encouraging the gradual development and delivery of requirements rather than complete upfront specifications.
Software Engineering Ethics
- Software engineers hold broader responsibilities beyond technical tasks, including ethical behavior and public safety.
- Ethical principles guide the professional conduct of software engineers.
Issues of Professional Responsibility
- Confidentiality: Respecting client and employer privacy regardless of formal agreements.
- Competence: Accurate representation of professional abilities; avoiding tasks beyond expertise.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Awareness and protection of intellectual property relevant to clients and employers.
- Computer Misuse: Avoiding unethical use of technical skills, including misuse of corporate systems.
ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics
- A collaborative ethical framework for software engineers outlining professional conduct.
- Covers eight principles to guide decisions and behaviors in various roles, including practitioners and trainees.
Ethical Principles
- Commitment to public interest, client and employer welfare, high product standards, integrity, ethical management, professional reputation, colleague support, and ongoing learning.
Ethical Dilemmas
- Conflicts can arise from management policies, workplace ethics, and involvement in sensitive projects such as military systems.
Overview of Software Processes
- A software process consists of structured activities for developing a software system.
- Core activities include:
- Specification: Defining system requirements.
- Design & Implementation: Organizing and coding the system.
- Validation: Ensuring it meets customer needs.
- Evolution: Adapting the system to changing requirements.
Software Process Descriptions
- Process descriptions encompass activities, their sequence, and:
- Products: Outcomes of process activities.
- Roles: Responsibilities of individuals in the process.
- Pre/Post-conditions: True statements before and after activities.
Plan-Driven vs. Agile Processes
- Plan-driven processes involve detailed advance planning with progress monitored against this plan.
- Agile processes feature incremental planning, allowing adjustments based on customer feedback.
- Most practical approaches blend elements of both methodologies, with no universally 'correct' process.
Software Process Models
- Various models exist for software processes:
- Waterfall Model: Linear phases; stages of specification and development are distinct.
- Incremental Development: Activities are interleaved; can be plan-driven or agile.
- Integration and Configuration: Assembles systems from existing components; approaches can vary.
Waterfall Model Phases
- Phases include:
- Requirements analysis and definition
- System and software design
- Implementation and unit testing
- Integration and system testing
- Operation and maintenance
- The model’s inflexibility makes changes challenging once a phase is complete, limiting its effectiveness for dynamic requirements.
Waterfall Model Limitations
- Difficult to accommodate change due to rigid stage separation, making it best for stable requirements.
- Most applicable in large systems engineering, where a structured approach aids coordination across multiple sites.
Incremental Development Benefits
- Lower costs for adapting to changing requirements compared to the waterfall model.
- Encourages customer feedback through demonstrations and early delivery of functional software.
- Facilitates rapid deployment, allowing customers to use software sooner.
Incremental Development Challenges
- Lack of visibility in process can hinder management’s ability to track progress without regular deliverables.
- Possible degradation of system structure over time without adequate refactoring, complicating future changes.
Integration and Configuration
- Focuses on software reuse, integrating existing components or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems.
- Reusable items can be configured to meet specific user needs, with reuse becoming standard in many business applications.
Types of Reusable Software
- Stand-alone COTS applications can be configured for specific environments.
- Packages of objects developed for integration with frameworks like .NET.
- Web services following industry standards for remote access.
Reuse-Oriented Software Engineering
- Key stages include:
- Requirements specification and refinement
- Software discovery and evaluation
- Application system configuration
- Component adaptation and integration
Advantages & Disadvantages of Reuse
- Cost reduction and lowered risks by minimizing custom development.
- Faster system delivery but may involve compromising on user requirements.
- Potential loss of control over the evolution of reused components.
Process Activities
- Software processes interweave technical, collaborative, and managerial activities aimed at developing software.
- The organization of specification, development, validation, and evolution activities differs across methodologies, with the waterfall model following a strict sequential order versus interleaved in incremental development.
Overview of Software Processes
- A software process consists of structured activities for developing a software system.
- Core activities include:
- Specification: Defining system requirements.
- Design & Implementation: Organizing and coding the system.
- Validation: Ensuring it meets customer needs.
- Evolution: Adapting the system to changing requirements.
Software Process Descriptions
- Process descriptions encompass activities, their sequence, and:
- Products: Outcomes of process activities.
- Roles: Responsibilities of individuals in the process.
- Pre/Post-conditions: True statements before and after activities.
Plan-Driven vs. Agile Processes
- Plan-driven processes involve detailed advance planning with progress monitored against this plan.
- Agile processes feature incremental planning, allowing adjustments based on customer feedback.
- Most practical approaches blend elements of both methodologies, with no universally 'correct' process.
Software Process Models
- Various models exist for software processes:
- Waterfall Model: Linear phases; stages of specification and development are distinct.
- Incremental Development: Activities are interleaved; can be plan-driven or agile.
- Integration and Configuration: Assembles systems from existing components; approaches can vary.
Waterfall Model Phases
- Phases include:
- Requirements analysis and definition
- System and software design
- Implementation and unit testing
- Integration and system testing
- Operation and maintenance
- The model’s inflexibility makes changes challenging once a phase is complete, limiting its effectiveness for dynamic requirements.
Waterfall Model Limitations
- Difficult to accommodate change due to rigid stage separation, making it best for stable requirements.
- Most applicable in large systems engineering, where a structured approach aids coordination across multiple sites.
Incremental Development Benefits
- Lower costs for adapting to changing requirements compared to the waterfall model.
- Encourages customer feedback through demonstrations and early delivery of functional software.
- Facilitates rapid deployment, allowing customers to use software sooner.
Incremental Development Challenges
- Lack of visibility in process can hinder management’s ability to track progress without regular deliverables.
- Possible degradation of system structure over time without adequate refactoring, complicating future changes.
Integration and Configuration
- Focuses on software reuse, integrating existing components or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems.
- Reusable items can be configured to meet specific user needs, with reuse becoming standard in many business applications.
Types of Reusable Software
- Stand-alone COTS applications can be configured for specific environments.
- Packages of objects developed for integration with frameworks like .NET.
- Web services following industry standards for remote access.
Reuse-Oriented Software Engineering
- Key stages include:
- Requirements specification and refinement
- Software discovery and evaluation
- Application system configuration
- Component adaptation and integration
Advantages & Disadvantages of Reuse
- Cost reduction and lowered risks by minimizing custom development.
- Faster system delivery but may involve compromising on user requirements.
- Potential loss of control over the evolution of reused components.
Process Activities
- Software processes interweave technical, collaborative, and managerial activities aimed at developing software.
- The organization of specification, development, validation, and evolution activities differs across methodologies, with the waterfall model following a strict sequential order versus interleaved in incremental development.
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This quiz covers the introductory concepts of Software Engineering, focusing on the software process activities including software specification. Students will explore the roles of customers and engineers in defining software requirements and constraints. It's designed for those studying the fundamentals of Software Engineering.
