29 Questions
What is software engineering concerned with?
All aspects of software production
What was the cause of the Ariane 5 rocket disaster?
Unhandled floating-point exception in the software
Why is good software considered maintainable?
It can be modified easily and cost-effectively
What are the fundamental software engineering activities according to the text?
Software specification and development
Why are the economics of developed nations dependent on software?
Because software controls more and more systems
What is the primary goal of good software according to the provided text?
To provide functionalities and performance to users
What is the primary focus of computer science compared to software engineering?
Theory and fundamentals
Which aspect falls under system engineering rather than software engineering?
Hardware development
What is a significant difference between software costs and hardware costs?
Software costs controlling computer system costs
In terms of cost, what may happen in systems with a long life span?
Maintenance costs can surpass development costs
What type of products are Generic Products as described in the text?
Sold on the open market to any customer
What is the percentage breakdown of software costs according to the text?
60% development, 40% testing
Which type of system is primarily intended to entertain the user?
Entertainment systems
What are systems composed of other software systems known as?
Systems of systems
In what kind of system would you find an embedded system in an insulin pump?
Systems for modeling and simulation
What type of system collects data using sensors and sends it to other systems for processing?
Data collection systems
Which system type has boundaries that are said to be blurred according to the text?
Systems of systems
What do developers need to consider when creating a game for mobile phones, according to the text?
Constraints similar to phone software developers
What kind of software systems are developed for a specific customer?
Customized products
Why is it important for software to be trustworthy?
To prevent attacks by malicious users
Which factor plays a significant role in determining suitable software engineering methods?
Type of application being developed
What characterizes stand-alone applications?
They run on a local computer
What is a common challenge for software systems required to operate across networks with diverse devices?
Interoperability issues
What type of applications do not need to be connected to a network?
Office applications on a PC
Which type of applications involve interactions with a remote system to buy goods and services?
Interactive transaction-based applications
What type of systems control and manage hardware devices?
Embedded control systems
Which systems are specifically designed for processing data in large batches?
Batch processing systems
Which applications often have a large data store accessed and updated in each transaction, such as internet banking?
Interactive transaction-based applications
Which software type executes on a remote computer and is accessed by users from their own PCs or terminals?
Interactive transaction-based applications
This quiz covers an overview of software engineering, including its importance, definition, and relevance in modern society. It also discusses the Ariane 5 Rocket Disaster as a case study.
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