CPSC-362 Midterm Review - Chapter I

How does software differ from the artifacts produced by other engineering disciplines?

• Software is intangible and can be easily modified.

• Software is tangible and requires physical materials.

• Software is produced using traditional engineering methods.

• Software does not require any engineering discipline.

How do software characteristics differ from hardware characteristics?

• Software is intangible, while hardware is tangible.

• Software is tangible, while hardware is intangible.

• Both software and hardware are tangible.

• Both software and hardware are intangible.

Explain what is wrong with the notion that computer software does not need to evolve over time.

• Software becomes outdated and incompatible with new technologies.

• Software is perfect and does not require updates.

• Software can function indefinitely without changes.

• Software does not impact business operations.

List three areas in which process models may differ from one another.

• Development approach, team structure, and project size

• Color scheme, font style, and page layout

• Weather conditions, time of day, and location

• Brand of computer, type of keyboard, and monitor size

5. Polya’s problem solving principles describe the essence of engineering practice by focusing on which of the following aspects?

• Understanding the problem, planning a solution, carrying out the plan, examining the result for accuracy

• Only understanding the problem and planning a solution

• Only carrying out the plan and examining the result for accuracy

• None of the above

1. How does the software team choose the task set for a particular project?

• By random selection

• Based on project requirements

• Through team voting

• By following a predefined template

2. Process patterns can assist a development team build software products efficiently by:

• providing a structured approach to problem-solving

• increasing the complexity of the development process

• limiting the creativity of the team

• focusing only on documentation

3. Why is it important for software processes to be agile?

• To ensure flexibility and adaptability in changing environments

• To increase the complexity of software development

• To make software development more expensive

• To reduce the quality of the final product

4. The phases of the prototyping model for software development include:

• Requirement analysis, Quick design, Build prototype, User evaluation, Refining prototype, Implement and maintain

• Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Maintenance

• Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closing

• Conceptualization, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment

Why are evolutionary models considered by many to be the best approach to software development in a modern context?

• They allow for rapid prototyping and iterative improvement.

• They are based on outdated methodologies.

• They require less collaboration among team members.

• They focus solely on documentation.