Software Engineering Introduction and Process Models Quiz
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What is the opposite of software?

  • Application
  • Hardware (correct)
  • Web
  • System

    • Which term is used to refer to applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device?

  • System Software
  • Web Application
  • Application Software (correct)
  • Product line Software

    • What is the process of designing and developing something using best practices, principles, and methods?

  • Engineering (correct)
  • Product line Software
  • Artificial intelligence Software
  • Software Application

    • Which type of software is used in specific domains such as scientific research or engineering?

    <p>Engineering / Scientific Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of software is used to operate computers and execute specific tasks?

    <p>System Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks?

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

    What is the main focus of software engineering?

    <p>Analyzing customer and business requirements and then designing software applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good software product?

    <p>Complexity in learning how to use the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'efficiency' refer to in terms of software characteristics?

    <p>The ability of software to utilize resources effectively and efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reliability' describe in the context of software products?

    <p>The likelihood of software to operate without failure over a specified period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'maintainability' refer to in the context of software products?

    <p>The ease with which software code can be repaired and improved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is user-friendliness an important characteristic of software products?

    <p>To provide excellent features designed to assist users in completing tasks faster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when creating any kind of software product?

    <p>Satisfying the needs of the end-user as well as the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'functionality' refer to in the context of software products?

    <p>The ability of software to function according to design specification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for the maintainability of software products?

    <p>'Good documentation' including code documentation and interface definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Portability' in the context of software characteristics refers to:

    <p>'Ease with which software can be transferred from one environment to another'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Usability' in terms of software characteristics is characterized by:

    <p>'Ease of use', requiring less effort or time to learn how to use the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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