Software Reliability, Security, and Human Factors Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Poor software design Signup and view all the answers

In the context of software, what could lead to billions of memory lapses and errors?

Sequence complexity in programming Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the potential suffering of harm or loss in software development?

Risk Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key components of assessing risk in software?

Assessment and control Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging for software creators to predict a system’s vulnerabilities?

Constant advancements in technology make prediction difficult Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of development testing in software?

A series of random tests during the development stage Signup and view all the answers

Why do system managers need to assess potential risks during the design phase of creating software?

To identify possible glitches, flaws, and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

Why does the buyer have little leverage in disputing software developers' claims about quality?

Lack of universally accepted measures of software standards Signup and view all the answers

What should software developers provide to buyers regarding their product quality?

Evidence of high quality standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between ROM and RAM?

ROM is less permanent but more volatile than RAM. Signup and view all the answers

What do software buyers base their decision on when obtaining finished software?

Developer claims Signup and view all the answers

In software development, who creates or develops a set of programs to meet user specifications?

Software Producers Signup and view all the answers

Why do software buyers have little leverage in disputing developer claims about software quality?

Absence of a single universally acceptable measure of software standards Signup and view all the answers

In the context of software, what is the primary purpose of trade secrets?

To protect confidential information from becoming public knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of software development ensures that a software product must meet universal basic standards?

Risk Assessment and Management Signup and view all the answers

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