Advanced Software Engineering
What is software? - correct answer ✔Computer programs and associated
documentation. Software can be developed for an individual or a general
market.
What are the attributes of good software? - correct answer ✔Should deliver
the required functionality and performance to the user and be maintainable,
dependable and usable
What is software engineering? - correct answer ✔It is an engineering
discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production.
What are the fundamental software engineering activities? - correct answer
✔1. Specification
2. development
3. validation
4. evolution
What is the difference between software engineering and computer science? -
correct answer ✔Computer Science:
Theory and fundamentals
Software Engineering:
Practicalities of developing and delivering useful software
What is the difference between software engineering and system
engineering? - correct answer ✔System engineering:
Concerned with all aspects of computer based systems development
including, hardware, software and process engineering.
, Software Engineering:
Is part of this more general process
What is a generic product? - correct answer ✔Stand alone systems that are
marketed and sold to any customer who wishes to buy them.
E.g graphics programs, CAD software, market specific such as appointment
systems
What is a customised product? - correct answer ✔Software that is
commissioned by a specific customer to meet their own needs.
E.g embedded control systems, air traffic control
What are the essential attributes of good software? - correct answer
✔Maintainability - Software should be written to allow evolution for changing
consumer needs.
Dependability and security - Should not cause physical or economical damage
during system failure
Efficiency - Should not waste system resources
Acceptability - Must be understandable, usable and compatible
What are 4 of the software engineering fundamentals? - correct answer ✔1.
Systems should be developed using a managed and understand development
process. Different processes for different software
2. Dependability and performance are important to all kinds of systems
3. Understanding and managing the software specification and requirements
are important
4. You should reuse software rather than write new software
What is software? - correct answer ✔Computer programs and associated
documentation. Software can be developed for an individual or a general
market.
What are the attributes of good software? - correct answer ✔Should deliver
the required functionality and performance to the user and be maintainable,
dependable and usable
What is software engineering? - correct answer ✔It is an engineering
discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production.
What are the fundamental software engineering activities? - correct answer
✔1. Specification
2. development
3. validation
4. evolution
What is the difference between software engineering and computer science? -
correct answer ✔Computer Science:
Theory and fundamentals
Software Engineering:
Practicalities of developing and delivering useful software
What is the difference between software engineering and system
engineering? - correct answer ✔System engineering:
Concerned with all aspects of computer based systems development
including, hardware, software and process engineering.
, Software Engineering:
Is part of this more general process
What is a generic product? - correct answer ✔Stand alone systems that are
marketed and sold to any customer who wishes to buy them.
E.g graphics programs, CAD software, market specific such as appointment
systems
What is a customised product? - correct answer ✔Software that is
commissioned by a specific customer to meet their own needs.
E.g embedded control systems, air traffic control
What are the essential attributes of good software? - correct answer
✔Maintainability - Software should be written to allow evolution for changing
consumer needs.
Dependability and security - Should not cause physical or economical damage
during system failure
Efficiency - Should not waste system resources
Acceptability - Must be understandable, usable and compatible
What are 4 of the software engineering fundamentals? - correct answer ✔1.
Systems should be developed using a managed and understand development
process. Different processes for different software
2. Dependability and performance are important to all kinds of systems
3. Understanding and managing the software specification and requirements
are important
4. You should reuse software rather than write new software
