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What could be a cause of poor software performance according to the text?
What could be a cause of poor software performance according to the text?
- Safe and reliable service environment
- Protected and secure service
- Overconfidence and malice (correct)
- Rush to finish and complacency
How is risk defined in the context of software?
How is risk defined in the context of software?
- Complexity of the software
- The potential or possibility of suffering harm or loss (correct)
- Human factors influencing software performance
- Consistent and dependable service
Which factor is mentioned as contributing to software risks?
Which factor is mentioned as contributing to software risks?
- Service environment performance
- Quality of service
- Mismatch of hardware–software interfaces (correct)
- Nature of software
What is a common effect of unrealistic schedules and budgets in software development?
What is a common effect of unrealistic schedules and budgets in software development?
In the context of software, what could lead to billions of memory lapses and errors?
In the context of software, what could lead to billions of memory lapses and errors?
Which term is used to describe the potential suffering of harm or loss in software development?
Which term is used to describe the potential suffering of harm or loss in software development?
What are the two key components of assessing risk in software?
What are the two key components of assessing risk in software?
Why is it challenging for software creators to predict a system’s vulnerabilities?
Why is it challenging for software creators to predict a system’s vulnerabilities?
What is a key aspect of development testing in software?
What is a key aspect of development testing in software?
Why do system managers need to assess potential risks during the design phase of creating software?
Why do system managers need to assess potential risks during the design phase of creating software?
Why does the buyer have little leverage in disputing software developers' claims about quality?
Why does the buyer have little leverage in disputing software developers' claims about quality?
What should software developers provide to buyers regarding their product quality?
What should software developers provide to buyers regarding their product quality?
What is the primary difference between ROM and RAM?
What is the primary difference between ROM and RAM?
What do software buyers base their decision on when obtaining finished software?
What do software buyers base their decision on when obtaining finished software?
In software development, who creates or develops a set of programs to meet user specifications?
In software development, who creates or develops a set of programs to meet user specifications?
Why do software buyers have little leverage in disputing developer claims about software quality?
Why do software buyers have little leverage in disputing developer claims about software quality?
In the context of software, what is the primary purpose of trade secrets?
In the context of software, what is the primary purpose of trade secrets?
Which aspect of software development ensures that a software product must meet universal basic standards?
Which aspect of software development ensures that a software product must meet universal basic standards?
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