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What type of software system may be especially written for a specific environment?
What type of software system may be especially written for a specific environment?
- Web-based system
- Generic software product like a spreadsheet program
- Embedded control system in an automobile (correct)
- Software engineering ethics system
Why is an embedded control system in an automobile very expensive to change?
Why is an embedded control system in an automobile very expensive to change?
- To rely on user interface prototyping
- Due to the extensive verification and validation required (correct)
- Because user interaction is minimal
- To ensure it is composed of reusable components
What does the text emphasize about software engineers' responsibilities beyond technical skills?
What does the text emphasize about software engineers' responsibilities beyond technical skills?
- They must compose systems of reusable components
- They need to behave ethically and honestly (correct)
- They should minimize user interaction
- They must rely on user interface prototyping
What are the four fundamental activities common to all software processes according to the text?
What are the four fundamental activities common to all software processes according to the text?
In software development, what is the purpose of software validation?
In software development, what is the purpose of software validation?
How does system engineering differ from software engineering based on the text?
How does system engineering differ from software engineering based on the text?
What distinguishes entertainment systems from other software systems?
What distinguishes entertainment systems from other software systems?
Which type of systems process large numbers of individual inputs to create corresponding outputs?
Which type of systems process large numbers of individual inputs to create corresponding outputs?
What is a key characteristic of systems for modeling and simulation?
What is a key characteristic of systems for modeling and simulation?
Which type of systems collect data from their environment using sensors?
Which type of systems collect data from their environment using sensors?
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