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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?

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?

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?

<p>Maintenance costs can be several times higher than development costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of software engineering is highlighted by the importance of cost-effective development?

<p>Ensuring software can be maintained affordably over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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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).