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What defines a generic software product?
What defines a generic software product?
- Developed for a broader market and sold to any customer (correct)
- Developed exclusively for a single client
- Consists solely of documentation
- Requires customization for individual use
Which of the following is a characteristic of customized software?
Which of the following is a characteristic of customized software?
- Commissioned to meet specific customer needs (correct)
- Specification owned by the software developer
- Includes only executable programs
- Marketed to the general public
What is the primary difference between a program and software?
What is the primary difference between a program and software?
- Programs do not require documentation
- Software includes programs as well as procedures and documentation (correct)
- Programs are only for executable tasks
- Software is only a collection of source codes
In the context of software development, who owns the specification for generic software?
In the context of software development, who owns the specification for generic software?
What does software include apart from computer programs?
What does software include apart from computer programs?
What is included in the definition of software?
What is included in the definition of software?
Customized software is developed for the general market.
Customized software is developed for the general market.
What type of software is sold to any customer who wishes to buy it?
What type of software is sold to any customer who wishes to buy it?
A software product's specification for customized software is owned by the ______.
A software product's specification for customized software is owned by the ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which of the following is a key benefit of following software engineering principles?
Which of the following is a key benefit of following software engineering principles?
Software is limited to only computer programs and excludes documentation.
Software is limited to only computer programs and excludes documentation.
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Study Notes
Software Engineering Principles
- Essential for developing large software products with high quality and cost-effectiveness.
Software Definition
- Comprises an application program and associated documentation.
- Consists of a collection of integrated programs.
- Can be tailored for specific customers or designed for general market use.
- Includes necessary documentation for installation, usage, development, and maintenance.
Program vs. Software
- Program:
- Refers to an executable program consisting of source code.
- Software:
- Encompasses a collection of computer programs, procedures, and documentation that performs tasks on a computer system.
Types of Software
- Generic Software:
- Standalone systems marketed to any customer interested in purchasing.
- Customized Software:
- Created specifically for a customer to meet tailored needs.
Product Specification
- Generic Software:
- Specification ownership lies with the software developer, detailing expected functionality.
- Customized Software:
- Specification ownership belongs to the customer, granting them authority over software modifications and updates.
Software Engineering Principles
- Essential for developing large software products with high quality and cost-effectiveness.
Software Definition
- Comprises an application program and associated documentation.
- Consists of a collection of integrated programs.
- Can be tailored for specific customers or designed for general market use.
- Includes necessary documentation for installation, usage, development, and maintenance.
Program vs. Software
- Program:
- Refers to an executable program consisting of source code.
- Software:
- Encompasses a collection of computer programs, procedures, and documentation that performs tasks on a computer system.
Types of Software
- Generic Software:
- Standalone systems marketed to any customer interested in purchasing.
- Customized Software:
- Created specifically for a customer to meet tailored needs.
Product Specification
- Generic Software:
- Specification ownership lies with the software developer, detailing expected functionality.
- Customized Software:
- Specification ownership belongs to the customer, granting them authority over software modifications and updates.
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