11 Questions
What is the definition of software engineering as provided in the text?
Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.
What are the four broad categories of software applications mentioned in the text?
System software, Application software, Engineering/scientific software, Web applications
According to the text, what is the foundation for software engineering?
The foundation for software engineering is the process layer.
What are the three components of software engineering technology layers mentioned in the text?
Process, methods, and tools
How many activities are encompassed in the generic process framework for software engineering as mentioned in the text?
Five activities
What is the definition of software?
A set of instructions (computer programs) that when executed provide desired features, function, and performance.
Why is software considered the most important product of our time?
Software delivers information, transforms personal data, manages business information, provides access to worldwide information networks, and acquires information in all forms.
What characteristic of software distinguishes it from hardware?
Software is developed or engineered, not manufactured. It does not 'wear out' like hardware.
Why is it challenging to find all errors before delivering software to customers?
As changes are made to software, errors are likely to be introduced, causing a spike in the failure rate.
Why do we spend a significant amount of time and effort maintaining existing programs?
As software undergoes change during its life, maintenance is necessary to address introduced errors and accommodate modifications.
What difficulty persists in measuring progress during software development and maintenance?
There is continued difficulty in measuring progress due to the nature of software undergoing change and the introduction of errors during modifications.
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