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What is software modeling?

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Designing software applications before coding

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What is the Unified Modeling Language?

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A standardized graphical language and notation for describing object-oriented models

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What is a software architecture?

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The overall structure of a software system

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What is a software design notation?

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A graphical or textual description of the software

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What is a software design concept?

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A fundamental idea that can be applied to designing a system.

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What is a software design strategy?

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An overall plan and direction for developing a design.

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What are software structuring criteria?

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Guidelines used to help in structuring a software system into its components.

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What is a software design method?

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A systematic approach for producing a design.

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What is a platform-independent model (PIM)?

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A precise model of the software architecture before a commitment is made to a specific platform.

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What is a platform-specific model (PSM)?

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A precise model of the software architecture mapped to a specific platform.