Software Engineering Quiz for OFP.PWEV.D.L.176

A professionally designed software system is often more than just a program; usually also consists of (choose the True statements):

• A series of separate programs and configuration files that are used to configure these programs

• Documentation describing the structure of the system

• The description of all the reasons that led to the choice of a certain programming language

• User manuals, which explain how to use the system, and websites for Users to download the latest product information

What are the characteristics and attributes of a good software? (Choose the True statements)

• Provide the required functionality

• Be reliable, robust and secure

• Have an optimized performance in the use of resources

• Be easy to maintain and evolve

• Be easy to understand and use

Software Products (ie, software that can be sold on the market) are divided into 2 large groups: generic and customized. Complete the sentence with the option that corresponds to each description:

Stand-alone systems produced by a software development organization are considered _______. It is this organization and its managers who control the product roadmap, the functionalities that integrate each version and its release date.

Software Products (ie, software that can be sold on the market) are divided into 2 large groups: generic and customized. Complete the sentence with the option that corresponds to each description:

Software embedded in SCADA control devices can be considered a _______ product.

Software Products (ie, software that can be sold on the market) are divided into 2 large groups: generic and customized. Complete the sentence with the option that corresponds to each description:

Systems ordered by a particular Customer and developed by software companies especially for that Customer are considered _______. It is the Customer who controls the features of the product and the dates of its entry into production.

Software Products (ie, software that can be sold on the market) are divided into 2 large groups: generic and customized. Complete the sentence with the option that corresponds to each description:

Personal Computer Software, such as word processors, graphic editors and project management applications are _______ products.

Software Products (ie, software that can be sold on the market) are divided into 2 large groups: generic and customized. Complete the sentence with the option that corresponds to each description:

Software systems devised to support a specific business process, eg the self-care portal of a Telecommunications Operator, are _______ products.

There are many different software processes, but all must include the following four activities, fundamental to software engineering: 

º Specification

º Design/Implementation

º Validation & Verification

º Evolution

Match the activity to its definition:

_______: Ensuring that the software fully complies with the Customer's requirements

There are many different software processes, but all must include the following four activities, fundamental to software engineering: 

º Specification

º Design/Implementation

º Validation & Verification

º Evolution

Match the activity to its definition:

_______: Define the design and produce the software to meet the desired specification

There are many different software processes, but all must include the following four activities, fundamental to software engineering: 

º Specification

º Design/Implementation

º Validation & Verification

º Evolution

Match the activity to its definition:

_______: Maintaining and evolving the software to ensure it keeps pace with changing Customer needs