Software Engineering: Defining the Problem

What is a problem statement in software engineering?

• A problem statement in software engineering is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to solve a software development issue.

• A problem statement in software engineering is a document that outlines the goals and objectives of a software project.

• A problem statement in software engineering is a list of bugs and errors that need to be fixed in a software program.

• A problem statement in software engineering is a concise description of the issue or challenge that needs to be addressed or solved through software development.

Why is it important to define the problem statement before starting a software project?

• To confuse the team members

• To clearly understand the goals, scope, and boundaries of the project.

• To waste time and resources

• To delay the project completion

What are the key components of a problem statement?

• problem, purpose, scope, people

• issue, objective, range, criteria

• challenge, goal, extent, standards

• problem, purpose, scope, method(s)

What is requirements gathering in software engineering?

• The process of testing and debugging a software system.

• The process of designing the user interface for a software system.

• The process of implementing and deploying a software system.

• The process of collecting and documenting the needs and expectations of stakeholders for a software system.

What are the different techniques used for requirements gathering?

• interviews, surveys, observations, workshops, prototyping, and document analysis

• trial and error, random sampling, data mining

• literature review, market research, competitor analysis

• questionnaires, brainstorming sessions, focus groups

Why is feasibility study important in software engineering?

• To assess the technical and economic viability of a software project.

• To determine the color scheme of the software.

• To evaluate the user interface design of the software.

• To analyze the marketing strategy for the software.

Rick and Morty have an idea for new app. They are currently in the process of conducting a feasibility study. What are the main factors they should consider during this study?

• product design, product development, product testing, and product launch

• market analysis, technical analysis, financial analysis, and organizational analysis

• market demand, competition analysis, cost analysis, and risk analysis

• customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, supplier satisfaction, and shareholder satisfaction

What is problem abstraction in software engineering?

• Combining multiple problems into a single complex problem.

• Breaking down a complex problem into smaller subproblems.

• Ignoring the complexity of a problem and solving it as a whole.

• Breaking down a simple problem into multiple complex problems.

What are the benefits of abstraction?

• Problem decomposition makes problems more complicated.

• Problem decomposition is time-consuming and inefficient.

• Problem decomposition is only useful for simple problems.

• Problem decomposition helps break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts.

Which of these are examples of 'bugs'?

• A feature that is not working as intended.

• Incomplete software

• A user error in operating the software.

• A discrepancy between the expected and actual behavior of a software system.