20 Questions
What is the purpose of the analysis phase in software engineering?
To figure out what the business needs
What is the primary focus of the design phase in software engineering?
Deciding how to build the new system
In software engineering, what does the system specification outline define?
Details for building the system
What are the three primary ways to approach the creation of a new system in software engineering?
Developing a custom application, buying a packaged system, and relying on an external vendor
What is the final deliverable at the end of the design phase in software engineering?
System specification
What is one approach to a build-vs-buy analysis?
Evaluating if a packaged software solution delivers greater than 80 percent of the needed functions
What is a disadvantage of custom software development mentioned in the text?
Time-consuming design, setup, and implementation
What is one of the benefits of packaged software mentioned in the text?
Efficiency in supporting processes swiftly and productively
Why is it mentioned that custom software can grow as an organization or business grows and changes?
To explain its scalability
What do many organizations consider when deciding between build and buy for software solutions?
The assessment of future needs as part of requirements gathering
Which principle of interface design focuses on the idea that users should be able to interrupt or reverse actions?
Feedback
What is a consideration for users who are visually impaired or color blind, according to the text?
Support for people with disabilities
What does the functional design determine in the context of interface design?
Selection of parts of a digital object
What concept is associated with storing data and metadata by the computer system, as mentioned in the text?
Resource fork (Macintosh)
What is crucial to usability in computer systems and networks, according to the text?
Response time instantaneous for mouse tracking and echo of key stroke
What is the primary purpose of system design in software engineering?
To bridge the gap between a problem and an existing system
Which of the following is NOT an example of a design goal in system design?
Over-reliance on specific programming languages
What does the conceptual model represent in the context of system design?
The user's internal model of what the system provides
What does the interface design focus on in software engineering?
The appearance on the screen and the actual manipulation by the user
What is included in the usability of a computer system?
User interface design, functionality, performance, help systems and documentation
Test your knowledge on the transition from software requirements to design, system acquisition strategies, and the influences on acquisition strategies in the context of software engineering. Explore the process of selecting an acquisition strategy and its impact on the design phase of a new system.
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