Fundamentals of Software Engineering

What is software?

• a single program that only manages computer memory.

• physical device that processes data and executes commands

• collection of interrelated programs that control the hardware and perform specific tasks

• collection of unrelated files that do not interact with each other

Which of the following are characteristics of Program?

• Developer is the user

• UI/UX is very important

• Based on the individual’s style

• Multiple features and functions

Which of the following are characteristics of Software?

• UI/UX is not so important

• A lot of documentation

• Small scale

• Developed by a number of software developers

Which of the following best defines Engineering?

• Applying science and math to design, build, and operate machines, systems, and structures in a practical and economical way

• The use of scientific and mathematical concepts to create efficient and cost-effective systems, machines, and structures.

• The process of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to develop functional and efficient technological solutions

• A discipline that combines science, mathematics, and innovation to improve and optimize systems, machines, and structures

Which of the following statements correctly describe Software Engineering?

• An engineering discipline focused on all stages of software production, from specification to maintenance

• Concerned with theories, methods, and tools for professional and cost-effective software development

• Involves a systematic, disciplined, and measurable approach to software development, operation, and maintenance

• Focuses only on the design and coding of software, without concern for maintenance or cost-effectiveness

Which of the following are correct descriptions of a Software Engineer?

• Adopts a systematic, disciplined, and organized approach to developing and maintaining software

• Needs to be well-versed in software development theories, tools, methods, as well as people and project management

• Makes decisions by evaluating options and choosing the one most appropriate for the task, considering trade-offs like costs and benefits

• A software engineer focuses primarily on coding and does not require knowledge in project or people management

• A software engineer only needs to have knowledge in software development and does not need to be familiar with other areas like computing and mathematics

Which of the following are correct descriptions of a Software Engineer?

• Works with measurements and uses experience and data to validate them

• Has many roles, including development, testing, operations, and even sales or consulting

• Improves by following standards and best practices from professional societies

• A software engineer only works on development and testing, not in other roles like management or consulting

• A software engineer focuses only on coding, without reusing designs or following systematic processes.

Which of the following are correct components of a software system?

• A software system includes multiple separate programs working together

• System documentation that describes the needs, structure, and quality of the system

• Configuration files that are used to set up and configure the system programs

• A software system only includes the programs themselves, with no need for documentation or configuration files

• A software system consists only of the programs and their user interface, without any supporting documentation or configuration files

Which of the following correctly defines Software as a Product?

• Software that manages, modifies, or transmits information using computing power

• A product that performs tasks like acquiring, displaying, or processing data

• Software that only displays information, without modifying or transmitting it

• A software product that does not interact with data or perform tasks beyond basic display

Which of the following correctly describes Software as a Vehicle for Delivering a Product?

• Software that supports or directly provides system functionality, such as embedded chips in devices

• Software that controls other programs, like an operating system (e.g., Windows)

• Software that affects communications, like networking software

• Software that only serves as a user interface, without controlling other programs or system functions

• Software that is purely for entertainment, without contributing to system functionality or communications