18 Questions
What could be a cause of poor software performance according to the text?
Overconfidence and malice
How is risk defined in the context of software?
The potential or possibility of suffering harm or loss
Which factor is mentioned as contributing to software risks?
Mismatch of hardware–software interfaces
What is a common effect of unrealistic schedules and budgets in software development?
Poor software design
In the context of software, what could lead to billions of memory lapses and errors?
Sequence complexity in programming
Which term is used to describe the potential suffering of harm or loss in software development?
Risk
What are the two key components of assessing risk in software?
Assessment and control
Why is it challenging for software creators to predict a system’s vulnerabilities?
Constant advancements in technology make prediction difficult
What is a key aspect of development testing in software?
A series of random tests during the development stage
Why do system managers need to assess potential risks during the design phase of creating software?
To identify possible glitches, flaws, and weaknesses
Why does the buyer have little leverage in disputing software developers' claims about quality?
Lack of universally accepted measures of software standards
What should software developers provide to buyers regarding their product quality?
Evidence of high quality standards
What is the primary difference between ROM and RAM?
ROM is less permanent but more volatile than RAM.
What do software buyers base their decision on when obtaining finished software?
Developer claims
In software development, who creates or develops a set of programs to meet user specifications?
Software Producers
Why do software buyers have little leverage in disputing developer claims about software quality?
Absence of a single universally acceptable measure of software standards
In the context of software, what is the primary purpose of trade secrets?
To protect confidential information from becoming public knowledge
Which aspect of software development ensures that a software product must meet universal basic standards?
Risk Assessment and Management
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