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What does a software engineer do?
What does a software engineer do?
- Primarily manage software configuration
- Design, develop, test, maintain, and evaluate computer software (correct)
- Focus solely on software implementation
- Write code without emphasis on design
How does the term 'programmer' differ from 'software engineer'?
How does the term 'programmer' differ from 'software engineer'?
- It may emphasize software implementation over design and lack connotations of engineering education or skills (correct)
- It is synonymous with software engineer
- It focuses on design rather than implementation
- It primarily involves software configuration management
What is software configuration management primarily about?
What is software configuration management primarily about?
- Systematically controlling changes to the configuration and maintaining integrity and traceability of the configuration and code (correct)
- Implementing software without considering configuration
- Testing and evaluating computer software
- Designing the software architecture
What is the main focus of modern software processes?
What is the main focus of modern software processes?
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When did software engineering begin to be recognized as its own type of engineering?
When did software engineering begin to be recognized as its own type of engineering?
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Study Notes
Software Engineering Roles and Terminology
- A software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software systems, focusing on the entire software development life cycle.
- A programmer, on the other hand, primarily focuses on writing code, whereas a software engineer encompasses a broader range of responsibilities.
Software Configuration Management
- Software configuration management (SCM) is primarily concerned with identifying, organizing, and controlling changes to software systems, ensuring their consistency and integrity.
Modern Software Processes
- The main focus of modern software processes is on improving the quality, reliability, and efficiency of software development, often through iterative and incremental approaches.
History of Software Engineering
- Software engineering began to be recognized as its own type of engineering in the 1960s, as the need for a more systematic and structured approach to software development became apparent.
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Test your knowledge of software engineering with this quiz! Explore topics such as the engineering design process, software development, testing, maintenance, and evaluation. See how well you understand the role of a software engineer and how it differs from that of a programmer.
