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?

    <p>They control and manage hardware devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central message of the first paragraph?

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

    What is the main purpose of the text?

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

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

    <p>Development costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Safety critical control systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Meeting demands for reduced delivery times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Games</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Information security maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dental records management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Library information system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Testing documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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