Software Engineering vs. Individual Programming Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of application mentioned in the text?

Networked applications (correct)

Embedded control systems

Interactive transaction-based applications

Stand-alone applications

What is the most significant factor in determining which software engineering methods and techniques are most important?

The type of company developing the software

The type of application being developed (correct)

The software engineering diversity of the team

The cost of the software development project

What is the key difference between stand-alone applications and interactive transaction-based applications?

Stand-alone applications run on a local computer, while interactive transaction-based applications execute on a remote computer. (correct)

Stand-alone applications have all necessary functionality, while interactive transaction-based applications require additional functionality.

Stand-alone applications require a network connection, while interactive transaction-based applications do not.

Stand-alone applications are more complex than interactive transaction-based applications.

What is a key characteristic of embedded control systems according to the text?

They control and manage hardware devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message of the first paragraph?

Software engineering methods and techniques are too diverse to compare one as being better than another. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the text?

To explain the different types of software applications and their unique engineering requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What typically accounts for 60% of software costs according to the text?

Development costs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software projects require a complete and analyzable specification based on the text?

Safety critical control systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in software engineering according to the text?

Meeting demands for reduced delivery times Signup and view all the answers

What type of software development projects should be developed using a series of prototypes based on the text?

Games Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of software engineering focuses on ensuring that malicious users cannot attack software systems?

Information security maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of software costs do testing costs typically represent according to the text?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a generic software product?

Dental records management system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between professional software development and individual programming?

Professional software development involves teams, while individual programming is done alone. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about customized software products is true?

They are developed by a software contractor specifically for a particular customer. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a vertical application, according to the text?

Library information system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of documentation in software engineering?

Testing documentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between generic and customized software products?

Customized products are developed for a specific customer, while generic products are for the open market. Signup and view all the answers