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What is the engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software products?
What is software defined as?
What is a custom product?
What is true about generic and customized products?
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What is a critical attribute of software due to changing business environments?
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What are the characteristics of the dependability attribute?
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What is the primary goal of a set of activities in software processes?
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Which activity is not a part of software processes?
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What is the focus of computer science?
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What type of application systems run on a local computer?
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What do engineers need to respect according to ethical standards?
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What is the term 'misuse' referring to in software engineering ethics?
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Study Notes
Software Engineering
- Software Engineering is an engineering discipline that deals with all aspects of software products.
- It is concerned with the development, operation, and maintenance of software systems.
Software Definition
- Software is defined as a set of programs and documentation.
Types of Software Products
- Custom products are developed for a particular customer, and the specification of what the software should do is owned by the customer.
- Generic products are produced by an organization and sold to the open market.
- Both custom and generic products are types of software products.
Software Attributes
- Maintainability is a critical attribute because software change is an inevitable requirement of a changing business environment.
- Dependability is an attribute that includes reliability, security, and safety.
Software Development Process
- Generic activities in all software processes include software specification, software development, software validation, and software evolution.
- Software development activity does not include dependence.
Computer Science
- Computer Science focuses on the theory and fundamentals of computing.
Types of Application Systems
- Standalone application systems run on a local computer.
- Embedded systems control and manage devices.
- Systems of systems are composed of a number of other software systems, such as an ERP system.
- Data collection systems collect data from their environment using a set of sensors.
Ethics and Professionalism
- Engineers should respect the confidentiality of their employers.
- Engineers should be aware of local laws governing the use of intellectual property such as patents, copyright, etc.
- Misuse of computers refers to unauthorized access, modification, or dissemination of viruses or malware.
Additional Facts
- Good software should deliver the required functionality and performance to the user.
- Roughly 60% of software costs are development costs, while 40% are testing costs.
- Bespoke (custom) software products are not developed for multi-customer according to their specification.
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Test your knowledge of software engineering concepts, including definitions and types of software products.
