10 Questions
According to the laws of Lehman, which of the following statements is true?
The process of software evolution is self-regulating with respect to the distribution of products and process artifacts.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for software modifications mentioned in the text?
Improvements in the software design or architecture.
According to the second law of Lehman, which statement is true?
A system will become progressively more complex unless work is done to explicitly reduce the complexity.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for software modifications in the text?
Changes in user preferences or expectations.
According to the first law of Lehman, which statement is true?
A system will become progressively less satisfying to its users over time unless it is continually adapted to meet new needs.
What is the primary purpose of software maintenance according to the text?
All of the above
According to Lehman's laws, which of the following statements is true about the evolution of closed-source systems?
The system's quality will decline over time unless carefully maintained
Which of the following statements accurately describes the differences between the evolution of closed-source systems (CSS) and free/open-source software (FOSS) systems?
Lehman's laws 3, 4, and 5 do not fit large-scale FOSS systems like Linux
What is the key difference between the terms 'free' and 'open' in the context of free/open-source software (FOSS)?
'Free' emphasizes the freedom to modify and redistribute, while 'open' emphasizes accessibility to the source code
According to Lehman's laws, which of the following statements is true about the evolution of closed-source systems?
The development process is a multi-loop, multi-agent, multi-level feedback system
Test your understanding of why software evolution is necessary. Explore factors such as market conditions, client requirements, host modifications, and organizational changes that drive the need for software modifications.
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