Software Engineering Overview
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Software costs often dominate computer system costs.

True

Agile-driven processes are processes where all activities are planned in advance and progress is measured against this plan.

False

The waterfall model is a plan-driven model.

True

In incremental development model, specification, development, and validation are not interleaved.

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

Software engineering focuses on theory and fundamentals while computer science is concerned with the practicalities of developing useful software.

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

In the waterfall model, the cost of accommodating changing customer requirements is reduced.

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

The waterfall model is only appropriate when the requirements are well-understood, and changes will be fairly limited during the design process.

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

System engineering is a part of the software engineering process.

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

In generic software, the specification of what the software should do is owned by the software developer.

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

Change is inevitable in all large software projects.

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

User requirements are mainly written for the customers.

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

System requirements are mainly written for the customers.

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

Agile methods usually aim to produce detailed system requirements.

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

It is easy to produce a complete and consistent requirements document.

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

Requirements consistency means that the requirements should include descriptions of all facilities required.

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

Requirements consistency means that the requirements have no conflicts in the descriptions of the system facilities.

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

Non-functional requirements may be more critical than functional requirements.

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

Non-functional requirements can be ignored during the development of the system.

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

A goal is a statement using some measure that can be objectively tested.

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

Closed interviews depend on a predetermined list of questions.

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

Open interviews depend on a predetermined list of questions.

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

Study Notes

Software Engineering Costs

  • Software costs often exceed hardware costs in a computer system.

Software Engineering Models

  • Agile-driven processes are flexible and adapt to changes throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • The waterfall model is a plan-driven model with distinct phases.
  • Incremental development involves interleaving phases like specification, development, and validation.
  • The waterfall model is suitable when requirements are well-defined, and changes are expected to be minimal.

Software Engineering Focus

  • Software engineering focuses on practicalities, while computer science emphasizes theory and fundamentals.
  • System engineering encompasses software engineering as a component.

Software Development

  • Software development can be complex and require changes throughout the project.
  • Generic software specifications are owned by the software developer.

Requirements

  • User requirements are primarily intended for customers.
  • System requirements, often more technical, are typically written for developers.
  • Agile methods emphasize flexibility and adaptable requirements rather than producing detailed documentation upfront.
  • Creating complete and consistent requirements documentation can be challenging due to evolving requirements.
  • Requirements consistency means there are no contradictions in system descriptions.
  • Non-functional requirements are crucial for system quality and can be more critical than functional requirements.

Requirement Gathering

  • Goal statements are often broad and may not be directly measurable.
  • Objectives are measurable statements.
  • Closed interviews follow a predetermined list of questions.
  • Open interviews are more flexible and unrestricted by a predefined list.

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This quiz covers essential concepts in software engineering, including cost considerations, various development models like Agile and Waterfall, and the distinction between software engineering and computer science. Understand the complexities of software development and the importance of requirements in the process.

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