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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is considered one of the key figures in popularizing the term "software engineering"?
Alan Turing
John von Neumann
Bill Gates
Friedrich L. Bauer
Steve Jobs
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was the 1968 conference that popularized software engineering held?
London, England
Paris, France
Garmisch, Germany
Rome, Italy
Berlin, Germany
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What field has Bauer contributed to besides software engineering terminology?
Web Development
Compiler and Programming Language Development
Database Management
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main objectives of creating the discipline of software engineering?
To create new computer hardware
To reduce software development costs and improve maintenance
To create new programming languages
To increase the production of personal computers
To design user-friendly software interfaces
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Friedrich L. Bauer was a German computer scientist and professor who played a significant role in developing the field of software engineering. He is often credited with popularizing the term “software engineering” during the 1968 NATO Software Engineering Conference in Germany. This conference marked the beginning of the formal discipline of software engineering, which aimed to solve issues like high development costs, complex maintenance, and lengthy development times.
Bauer’s work extended beyond just software engineering terminology. He was also involved in developing compilers and programming languages, especially contributing to the creation of ALGOL, a pioneering programming language of the time. His contributions helped lay the groundwork for modern programming and software development, making him a key figure in computing history.
Which programming language was assisted by Bauer in its development?
BASIC
COBOL
ALGOL
Java
Python
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was the NATO Software Engineering Conference held?
1965
1967
1968
1969
1970
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the field of software engineering established?
To reduce the cost of hardware production
To simplify the installation of computer hardware
To address the complexity of software and improve development efficiency
To create more entertainment applications
To enhance internet connectivity
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
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