Software Engineering Principles
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What is the primary focus of software engineers according to the Eight Principles?

  • Adhering strictly to senior management policies
  • Ensuring their own job security
  • Maximizing profit for their employer
  • Acting consistently with the public interest (correct)
  • Which principle emphasizes the need for software engineers to ensure that their products meet professional standards?

  • PRODUCT (correct)
  • CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
  • SELF
  • MANAGEMENT
  • What should software engineers do when faced with unethical behavior from senior management?

  • Seek employment elsewhere immediately
  • Ignore it and follow orders
  • Maintain integrity and independence in their judgment (correct)
  • Publicly confront management
  • Which principle highlights the importance of lifelong learning for software engineers?

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

    Which principle relates to the treatment of colleagues in the software engineering profession?

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

    What characteristic is critical for software to adapt to changing customer needs?

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

    In the context of product ownership, who typically owns the specification of a customized product?

    <p>The customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a generic software product?

    <p>Stand-alone systems sold to various customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dependability in software include?

    <p>Reliability, security, and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software characteristic ensures optimal use of system resources?

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

    What kind of products usually feature specifications owned by the software developer?

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

    What type of software is designed to meet specific needs of a particular client?

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

    Which essential attribute helps protect software from malicious users?

    <p>Dependability and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes stand-alone applications?

    <p>They run on a local computer without needing a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of software system processes data in large batches?

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

    What is essential for software that is intertwined with all aspects of life?

    <p>Trust and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does efficiency include in software production?

    <p>Processing time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'acceptability' in software engineering?

    <p>Usability and compatibility with user systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors influence the software engineering methods and tools used?

    <p>Type of application, customer requirements, and team background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines embedded control systems?

    <p>They manage hardware devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a phase of the software process activities?

    <p>Software connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is software engineering important?

    <p>It provides reliability and trustworthiness more economically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an application type mentioned?

    <p>Cloud-function applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily involved in the software evolution phase?

    <p>Modifying the software to meet changing requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary feature of interactive transaction-based applications?

    <p>They require a remote computer and network access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typically applicable to embedded systems?

    <p>They are primarily focused on entertainment purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of software engineering?

    <p>It includes all stages of software production and project management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue arises from the heterogeneity of software systems?

    <p>Challenges in operating across diverse systems and devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does software validation involve?

    <p>Ensuring software meets customer requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern of software engineering?

    <p>All aspects of software production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT a fundamental software engineering activity?

    <p>System architecture design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do software engineering and computer science differ?

    <p>Software engineering deals with practicalities of software development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge in software engineering?

    <p>Coping with increasing diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of software costs are attributed to development?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is typically recommended for safety-critical control systems?

    <p>A complete and analyzable specification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a misconception about software projects?

    <p>All projects require the same techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for developing trustworthy software?

    <p>Coping with diverse demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach is generally recommended for the development of web-based systems?

    <p>Incremental and agile development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following technologies support the creation of rich interfaces within a web browser?

    <p>AJAX and HTML5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should software engineers respect in terms of professional responsibility?

    <p>The confidentiality of employers or clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a violation of professional ethics in software engineering?

    <p>Accepting work outside one's competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should engineers approach the use of intellectual property?

    <p>They must be aware of and respect local laws governing intellectual property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of behavior is included under computer misuse?

    <p>Playing games on an employer's machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle that software engineers should follow?

    <p>Behave in an honest and ethically responsible way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a software engineer?

    <p>Exclusively coding without seeking help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Software Engineering Introduction

    • Software engineering is a field focused on theories, methods, and tools for professional software development.
    • All developed nations rely heavily on software.
    • Software costs often exceed hardware costs, and maintenance costs are frequently multiples of development costs.
    • Software engineering prioritizes cost-effective development.

    Topics Covered

    • Software and Software Engineering
    • Software Engineering Ethics

    Software Project Failure

    • Increasing system complexity makes demands for larger and more complex software systems, which can be challenging and even impossible.
    • Many companies skip software engineering for quicker development, causing higher costs and lower reliability.

    Software Products

    • Generic products are marketed to multiple customers, examples include general PC software.
    • Customized products are tailored to meet a specific customer's needs, examples include embedded control systems such as air traffic control.

    Product Specification

    • For generic products, the software developer defines the specification and makes changes.
    • For customized products, the customer defines the specification and makes decisions about changes.

    Essential Attributes of Good Software

    • Maintainability: The software must be able to adapt to changing customer needs.
    • Dependability and Security: The software must be reliable, with no damage to users or systems.
    • Efficiency: Software should not use excessive resources like memory and processing power.
    • Acceptability: The software must be user-friendly and compatible with other systems.

    Software Engineering

    • Software engineering is a discipline concerned with all aspects of software production, from initial design to ongoing maintenance.
    • It relies on appropriate theories and methods to solve problems, considering organizational and financial constraints.
    • It's not just development; it also includes project management and tools development to support the overall process.

    Importance of Software Engineering

    • Individuals and society rely heavily on advanced software systems, demanding reliable and economical software creation.
    • Software engineering methodologies are generally more cost-effective for system development in the long run than ad-hoc methods.

    Software Process Activities

    • Software Specification: Customers and engineers define the software and its operational constraints.
    • Software Development: The software is designed and programmed.
    • Software Validation: The software is checked and verified to meet customer requirements.
    • Software Evolution: Software is modified to reflect changing customer and market needs.

    General Issues Affecting Software

    • Heterogeneity: Systems are often distributed across different networks and devices (computers, mobiles).
    • Business and Social Change: Business and society change quickly, requiring the ability to modify and develop new software.
    • Security and Trust: Software must be reliable and trusted to ensure safety.
    • Scale: Software must operate across a range of sizes from simple to global systems.

    Software Engineering Diversity

    • Different types of software systems exist. There's no universal method for all software.
    • The best approaches depend on application type, customer needs, and development team expertise.

    Application Types

    • Stand-alone: Runs on a local computer.
    • Interactive Transaction-Based: Runs on a remote computer, accessed by PCs and terminals (e.g., e-commerce).
    • Embedded Control: Controls hardware (e.g., air traffic control).
    • Batch Processing: Processes large batches of data.
    • Entertainment: Designed for personal entertainment.
    • Modeling and Simulation: Used for modeling and testing physical processes.
    • Data Collection Systems: Collect data using sensors.
    • Systems of Systems: Sophisticated systems combining numerous components.

    Software Engineering Fundamentals

    • Principles apply to all software systems, regardless of the development method.
    • Developing processes should be managed and understood.
    • Dependability and performance are essential.
    • Software specification and requirements must be understood and well-managed.

    Internet Software Engineering

    • The Web is the most used software platform.
    • Web-based development is a major focus.
    • Web Services allow access over the web.
    • Cloud is a method for providing remote computer and application services.

    Web-based Software Engineering

    • Web systems are complex but still follow the same fundamental principles as other software systems.
    • Fundamental software engineering ideas are applied to web-based software similarly to other applications.

    Web Software Engineering

    • Software reuse is the dominant approach for web development.
    • Incremental and agile development models are common.
    • Service-oriented systems, AJAX, and HTML5 technologies are used to support richer web interfaces.

    Software Engineering Ethics

    • Software engineering has wider responsibilities than just technical skills.
    • Engineers must act honestly and ethically.
    • Ethical behavior goes beyond following laws and includes moral principles.

    Issues of Professional Responsibility

    • Confidentiality: Respecting the confidentiality of clients and employers.
    • Competence: Not misrepresenting skills and accepting projects beyond one's ability.
    • Intellectual Property: Respecting copyright and patent laws to maintain data security.
    • Computer Misuse: Not using skills to misuse others' computers.

    ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics

    • Professional societies in the US have a code of ethics.
    • Members agree to follow the code after joining.
    • The code has principles for software engineers at various stages and roles within the profession.

    Rationale for the Code of Ethics

    • Software engineers impact numerous parts of society and have opportunities to do good or cause harm.
    • Engineers should commit to making software engineering a positive and respected profession.

    ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics

    • Aspiration and detail are part of the code; they need to be considered together
    • Software engineers are responsible for making software systems a benefit to society, and to protect intellectual property and be well-behaved

    Ethical Principles

    • Public Interest: Act consistently in the public's benefit.
    • Client and Employer: Act in client and employer best interest.
    • Product: Develop high-quality products.
    • Professional Judgment: Make sound, unbiased judgments.
    • Management: Manage software development ethically and effectively.
    • Profession: Advance professionalism within the field.
    • Colleagues: Support and be fair to co-workers.
    • Self: Continuously improve skills and encourage ethics throughout the profession.

    Ethical Dilemmas

    • Disagreements with management policies.
    • Unethical employer actions, such as releasing untested software.
    • Participating in the development of controversial systems like military weapons or nuclear systems.

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    This quiz explores the Eight Principles of Software Engineering, focusing on professional standards, lifelong learning, and ethical responsibilities. Answer questions about how software engineers should respond to various challenges in their profession. Test your understanding of critical software characteristics and product ownership.

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