READING ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIVE TEXT (RPL)

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

Where was the 1968 conference that popularized software engineering held?

• London, England

• Paris, France

• Garmisch, Germany

• Rome, Italy

• Berlin, Germany

What field has Bauer contributed to besides software engineering terminology?

• Web Development

• Compiler and Programming Language Development

• Database Management

• Cybersecurity

• Artificial Intelligence

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

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

In what year was the NATO Software Engineering Conference held?

• 1965

• 1967

• 1968

• 1969

• 1970

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

What is one of Bauer's major contributions to modern computing?

• Discovering the internet

• Designing the first personal computer

• Formulating the foundations for programming and software development

• Developing social media platforms

• Discovering smartphones

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of software engineering according to the text?

• Developing computer games

• Building hardware components

• Systematically solving software-related problems

• Marketing software products

• Reducing smartphone prices

Which of the following is not a challenge intended to be addressed by software engineering?

• High development costs

• Complex software maintenance

• Long development time

• Hardware production issues

• System reliability