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What is one significant concern of software engineering?
What is one significant concern of software engineering?
- Minimizing human computer interaction
- Developing theories, methods, and tools for reliable software development (correct)
- Creating hardware solutions for computing
- Reducing the reliance on automated systems
What typically comprises a significant fraction of the GNP in developed countries?
What typically comprises a significant fraction of the GNP in developed countries?
- Research and development in computer engineering
- Training and development of IT personnel
- Hardware manufacturing costs
- Software-related expenditures (correct)
What is a common trend regarding software costs compared to hardware costs?
What is a common trend regarding software costs compared to hardware costs?
- Software costs are usually lower than hardware costs
- Software and hardware costs are always equal
- Software costs often exceed hardware costs (correct)
- Hardware costs dominate in most computer systems
For systems with a long operational life, how do maintenance costs compare to development costs?
For systems with a long operational life, how do maintenance costs compare to development costs?
What aspect of software engineering is highlighted by the importance of cost-effective development?
What aspect of software engineering is highlighted by the importance of cost-effective development?
Flashcards
Software's Importance
Software's Importance
Software is crucial to the economies of developed countries, controlling more systems.
Software Cost vs Hardware
Software Cost vs Hardware
Software costs often outweigh hardware costs, especially for personal computers.
Software Maintenance
Software Maintenance
Maintaining software costs more than initially developing it, especially for long-term projects.
Software Engineering Focus
Software Engineering Focus
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Software Project Failures
Software Project Failures
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Study Notes
Software Engineering
- Developed nations' economies rely heavily on software.
- More and more systems are software-controlled.
- Software engineering focuses on theories, methods, and tools for professional software development.
- Software expenditure is a substantial part of a country's Gross National Product (GNP).
Software Costs
- Software costs frequently exceed hardware costs in computer systems (especially PCs).
- Maintaining software over its lifetime can cost significantly more than developing it initially.
- Developing software in a cost-effective manner is a key concern for software engineers.
Software Project Failure
- No specific information on software project failure is provided in the given text.
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Description
This quiz explores the essential aspects of software engineering, focusing on its impact on developed economies and the relationship between software and hardware costs. It highlights the significance of cost-effective software development and the economic contributions of software engineering to a nation's Gross National Product (GNP).
