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What is the main difference between software engineering and software development/programming?
What is the main difference between software engineering and software development/programming?
- Software engineering is a subset of software development, focusing on large-scale projects.
- Software development focuses on coding, while software engineering focuses on design.
- There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably.
- Software engineering involves a more structured and disciplined approach to developing software. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a typical skill expected of a software engineer?
Which of the following is NOT a typical skill expected of a software engineer?
- Understanding of object-oriented design principles
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Expertise in hardware design and architecture (correct)
- Proficiency in a specific programming language
What is the significance of the work 'The Mythical Man-Month' by Fred Brooks?
What is the significance of the work 'The Mythical Man-Month' by Fred Brooks?
- It proposed the use of object-oriented programming as a software development paradigm.
- It highlighted the importance of software testing and quality assurance.
- It introduced the concept of agile software development.
- It demonstrated that adding more developers to a late project does not necessarily speed up its completion. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a foundational topic in computer science?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a foundational topic in computer science?
What is the significance of Margaret Hamilton's work on the Apollo 11 flight software?
What is the significance of Margaret Hamilton's work on the Apollo 11 flight software?
What is the primary reason why development teams can get stuck in a project, according to the text?
What is the primary reason why development teams can get stuck in a project, according to the text?
What is the 'Two pizzas rule' proposed by Jeff Bezos related to?
What is the 'Two pizzas rule' proposed by Jeff Bezos related to?
What is a key difference between commercial software projects and traditional project management, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key difference between commercial software projects and traditional project management, as mentioned in the text?
Which statement best describes the main challenge in software engineering, according to the text?
Which statement best describes the main challenge in software engineering, according to the text?
What is a common cause mentioned in the text for why software projects fail?
What is a common cause mentioned in the text for why software projects fail?
In the context of software engineering, what is emphasized as a necessary shift from plan-driven approaches?
In the context of software engineering, what is emphasized as a necessary shift from plan-driven approaches?
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