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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>System Software (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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' (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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