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Which term is sometimes used as a synonym for software engineer?

Programmer (correct)

Architect

Developer

Analyst

Which engineering techniques are used in software development?

Software engineering techniques (correct)

Civil engineering techniques

Electrical engineering techniques

Mechanical engineering techniques

What is software configuration management mainly about?

Tracking the software development process

Evaluating computer software

Controlling changes to the configuration of a software system (correct)

Maintaining the integrity of the software code

When did software engineering emerge as its own type of engineering?

1960s Signup and view all the answers

What does software versioning involve?

Managing software changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a software engineer in the software development process?

A software engineer applies the engineering design process to design, develop, test, maintain, and evaluate computer software. Signup and view all the answers

How does software configuration management contribute to the software development process?

Software configuration management is about systematically controlling changes to the configuration and maintaining the integrity and traceability of the configuration and code throughout the system life cycle. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'programmer' sometimes emphasize over software engineer?

The term 'programmer' may emphasize software implementation over design and can also lack connotations of engineering education or skills. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main activities involved in the software life cycle process?

The main activities involved in the software life cycle process include definition, implementation, assessment, measurement, management, change, and improvement. Signup and view all the answers

When did software engineering emerge as its own type of engineering?

Software engineering emerged as its own type of engineering in the 1960s. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Software Engineering Definition

Software engineering is an engineering-based approach to software development.
A software engineer applies the engineering design process to design, develop, test, maintain, and evaluate computer software.

Software Engineer vs. Programmer

The term programmer is sometimes used as a synonym for software engineer.
However, the term programmer may emphasize software implementation over design.
Programmer may also lack connotations of engineering education or skills.

Software Development Process

Engineering techniques are used to inform the software development process.
The process involves the definition, implementation, assessment, measurement, management, change, and improvement of the software life cycle process.
It heavily uses software configuration management to control changes to the configuration.
Software configuration management maintains the integrity and traceability of the configuration and code throughout the system life cycle.

Modern Software Development

Modern software development processes use software versioning.
Software versioning helps to track changes to the software.

History of Software Engineering

Software engineering was seen as its own type of engineering starting in the 1960s.

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Test your knowledge of software engineering with this quiz! From the engineering design process to software development, maintenance, and evaluation, see how well you understand the key concepts and principles in this field. Challenge yourself and learn more about the skills and education required to become a software engineer.