Software Engineering - Chapter 1

What is the primary goal of software engineering?

• Creating software that works

• Writing code quickly

• Maximizing software complexity

• Reducing software maintenance

Which of the following is NOT one of the core software development
activities in the software development process?

• Requirements engineering

• Testing and debugging

• Hardware design

• Maintenance

Which software development model is known for its
linear and sequential approach to software development?

• Waterfall model

• Agile model

• Scrum model

• Spiral model

What is a common cause of software failures?

• Rapid development and Insufficient documentation

• Increasing system complexity and Failure to use SE methods

• Hardware failures and User satisfaction

• Security and Cyber Attacks

In the context of software development, who typically owns the
specification of what the software should do for generic products?

• The software developer

• The customer

• Both the developer and customer jointly

• A third-party consultant

Which type of software product development involves the
customer making decisions on software changes as required?

• Generic products

• Off-the-shelf products

• Customized products

• Packaged software

In the case of customized products, who has the primary

responsibility for defining and specifying the software's functionality?

• The software developer

• The end-users

• The customer or client

• Independent quality assurance teams

Which type of software product development is more likely to

involve tailoring software solutions to specific customer needs?

• Generic products

• Off-the-shelf products

• Open-source products

• Customized products

Which type of software product development is typically faster to market?

• Generic products

• Customized products

• Open-source products

• Hybrid products

When new software engineering techniques are required to meet increased demands,

what is the likely outcome for software development processes?

• Slower development

• Decreased software complexity

• Improved cost-effectiveness

• Development process innovation