Software Concepts Quiz

What is the Software Crisis?

• The Software Crisis is the challenges and issues faced in software development.

• The Software Crisis is a marketing strategy used by software companies.

• The Software Crisis is a celebration of successful software projects.

• The Software Crisis is a term used to describe the abundance of software solutions available.

Explain the concept of Software Process.

• Software Process is a set of activities used to develop and maintain software products.

• Software Process involves only coding

• Software Process is a type of hardware development

• Software Process is not necessary for software development

Differentiate between Software Engineering and Programming.

• Software Engineering and Programming are interchangeable terms

• Software Engineering is a subset of Programming

• Software Engineering focuses on the entire software development process, while Programming is the act of writing code.

• Software Engineering is only about writing code, while Programming involves the entire software development process

Define Program and Software.

• A program is a single function, while software is a complex system.

• A program is a collection of data, while software is a set of instructions.

• A program is a set of instructions, while software is a collection of programs, data, and procedures.

• A program is hardware, while software is a physical device.

What are the main causes of the Software Crisis?

• Lack of proper project management, unrealistic expectations, changing requirements, poor quality control, inadequate testing

• Excessive documentation, lack of creativity, overstaffing

• Insufficient coffee supply, alien invasion, solar flares

• Too much sunshine, printer malfunctions, office ghost haunting

List and explain the phases of the Software Process.

• Planning, Execution, Completion, Review, Approval

• Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation, Implementation, Verification

• Coding, Debugging, Deployment, Maintenance, Documentation

• Requirements Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance

What are the key principles of Software Engineering?

• Iteration

• Abstraction

• Modularity, Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism

• Polymorphism

How is a Program different from Software?

• A program is a physical entity, while software is a virtual concept.

• A program is used for hardware, while software is used for software.

• A program is developed by individuals, while software is developed by companies.

• A program is a specific set of instructions, while software is a collection of programs, libraries, and data.

What are the consequences of not following a Software Process?

• Negative consequences include increased likelihood of project failure, poor quality of the final product, lack of predictability in project timelines, inefficient resource allocation, and difficulty in maintaining and updating the software.

• Easy maintenance and updates

• Increased efficiency, better quality of the final product

• Predictable project timelines, effective resource allocation

Discuss the importance of Software Engineering in modern technology.

• Software Engineering plays a vital role in shaping the technology landscape by providing structured methodologies and best practices for software development.

• Software Engineering has no impact on software development

• Software Engineering only focuses on theoretical concepts

• Software Engineering is irrelevant in modern technology