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What is software engineering concerned with?

  • All aspects of software production (correct)
  • Developing electrical systems
  • Designing computer networks
  • Constructing hardware components

    • What was the cause of the Ariane 5 rocket disaster?

  • Pilot error during launch
  • Unhandled floating-point exception in the software (correct)
  • Software malfunction due to memory limitation
  • Hardware failure in the rocket engine

    • Why is good software considered maintainable?

  • It only works on specific hardware
  • It runs perfectly without any bugs
  • It can be modified easily and cost-effectively (correct)
  • It doesn't require updates

    • What are the fundamental software engineering activities according to the text?

    <p>Software specification and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the economics of developed nations dependent on software?

    <p>Because software controls more and more systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of good software according to the provided text?

    <p>To provide functionalities and performance to users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of computer science compared to software engineering?

    <p>Theory and fundamentals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect falls under system engineering rather than software engineering?

    <p>Hardware development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference between software costs and hardware costs?

    <p>Software costs controlling computer system costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of cost, what may happen in systems with a long life span?

    <p>Maintenance costs can surpass development costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of products are Generic Products as described in the text?

    <p>Sold on the open market to any customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage breakdown of software costs according to the text?

    <p>60% development, 40% testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of system is primarily intended to entertain the user?

    <p>Entertainment systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are systems composed of other software systems known as?

    <p>Systems of systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what kind of system would you find an embedded system in an insulin pump?

    <p>Systems for modeling and simulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system collects data using sensors and sends it to other systems for processing?

    <p>Data collection systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system type has boundaries that are said to be blurred according to the text?

    <p>Systems of systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do developers need to consider when creating a game for mobile phones, according to the text?

    <p>Constraints similar to phone software developers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of software systems are developed for a specific customer?

    <p>Customized products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for software to be trustworthy?

    <p>To prevent attacks by malicious users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in determining suitable software engineering methods?

    <p>Type of application being developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes stand-alone applications?

    <p>They run on a local computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge for software systems required to operate across networks with diverse devices?

    <p>Interoperability issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of applications do not need to be connected to a network?

    <p>Office applications on a PC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of applications involve interactions with a remote system to buy goods and services?

    <p>Interactive transaction-based applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of systems control and manage hardware devices?

    <p>Embedded control systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which systems are specifically designed for processing data in large batches?

    <p>Batch processing systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which applications often have a large data store accessed and updated in each transaction, such as internet banking?

    <p>Interactive transaction-based applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software type executes on a remote computer and is accessed by users from their own PCs or terminals?

    <p>Interactive transaction-based applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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