Introduction to SE (Part 1)

Why is Software Engineering required? (More than one answer)

• to manage large software

• cost management

• better quality management

• to develop a famous software

Identify characteristics of a good software engineer. (More than one answer)

• Good programming abilities

• Good communication skills

• High motivation

• Ability to work in a team

What is the importance of Software Engineering? (More than one answer)

• minimize software cost

• reduce complexity

• decrease time

• effectiveness

What is Software Engineering?

• Designing a software

• Testing a software

• Application of engineering principles to the design a software

• Developing a software

Which of the following are the essential attributes of good software? (More than one answer)

• Maintainability

• Dependability and security

• Efficiency

• Acceptability

___________________ is the application systems that run one a local computer. it does not need to be connected to a network.

• Stand-alone applications

• Batch processing systems

• Embedded control systems

• Simulation system

Which of the following are the issues of professional responsibility. (More than one answer)

• Confidentiality

• Competence

• Intellectual property rights

• Computer misuse

(a)   means engineers should normally respect the confidentiality of their employers or clients irrespective of whether or not a formal confidentiality agreement has been signed.

Software engineering approach is used to achieve:

• Better performance of hardware

• Reusable software

• Error free software

• Quality software product

Software Engineering Diversity EXCEPT:

• Stand-alone applications

• Embedded control systems

• Interactive transaction-based applications

• Network programming