Software Engineering Processes Quiz

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What should software engineers do to ensure they are respected as professionals?

Behave in an honest and ethically responsible way (correct)
Misrepresent their level of competence
Use their technical skills to misuse other people's computers
Ignore local laws governing intellectual property

Which of the following is an issue of professional responsibility for software engineers according to the text?

Ignoring local laws on intellectual property
Confidentiality of employers or clients (correct)
Abiding by the ACM/IEEE code of ethics
Misrepresenting their competence

What should software engineers not do with their technical skills, according to the text?

Share their skills freely with everyone
Use their skills for personal gain only
Avoid using their technical skills in any situation
Use their skills to misuse other people's computers (correct)

What type of agreement should engineers normally respect regarding confidentiality?

Confidentiality agreement whether formal or not (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should engineers avoid doing in relation to their competence level?

Accepting work outside their competence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do members of ACM/IEEE commit to when they join these organizations?

Signing up for a code of practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a general activity in a software process?

Deployment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an attribute of good software?

Dependability and security (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of software engineering diversity?

Data analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the software process?

To develop or evolve software (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key responsibility of software engineers beyond just technical skills?

Wider responsibilities to society (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a general activity in the software process?

Deployment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is software engineering primarily concerned with?

Professional software development (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are software costs highlighted in the text?

To point out the dominance of software costs over system costs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of software engineering is critical for the economies of developed nations?

Professional software development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates professional software development from individual development?

Team collaboration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do software engineers need to focus on good software attributes?

To ensure quality and reliability of software (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do software development costs compare to maintenance expenses according to the text?

Maintenance costs exceed development costs (D) Signup and view all the answers