10 Questions
What is software reliability?
The probability that the software does not encounter an input sequence resulting in failure
What does software safety refer to?
The absence of a likelihood of an accident, a hazard, or a risk
What does software quality depend on?
Standards, security, safety, and dependability
What does software security ensure?
It does not contain trapdoors through which an intruder can access the system
What do standards for software depend on?
Development testing, verification, and validation
What is the probability that the software does not encounter an input sequence resulting in failure?
Software reliability
What does software safety refer to?
Absence of a likelihood of an accident, a hazard, or a risk
What does software security ensure?
It does not contain trapdoors through which an intruder can access the system
What does a software product have if it maintains a high degree of excellence in standards, security, safety, and dependability?
Quality
What do standards for software depend on?
Development testing, verification, and validation
Study Notes
Software Reliability and Quality
- Software reliability refers to the probability that software will not fail to perform its intended functions within a specified period of time.
- Software safety refers to the ability of software to operate in a manner that does not cause harm to people, the environment, or itself.
- Software quality depends on factors such as functionality, usability, efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and portability.
Software Security and Excellence
- Software security ensures the protection of software systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
- A software product has excellence if it maintains a high degree of excellence in standards, security, safety, and dependability.
Standards for Software
- Standards for software depend on factors such as the type of application, the industry it belongs to, and the country in which it is used.
Test your knowledge of software issues, risks, and liabilities in computing with this quiz. Explore the impact of software producers on meeting consumer needs and the benefits of computer programs. This quiz is designed for students studying Social and Professional Issues in Computing.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
