What is software?

• Hardware programs

• Computer programs and associated documentation

• Operating systems only

• User manuals

How is software engineering different from computer science?

• It focuses on theory

• It only deals with hardware

• It deals with the practical aspects of software development

• It studies networking

Which factor contributes most to software cost?

• Hardware

• Licensing

• Maintenance

• User interface

What is the main goal of software engineering?

• Writing code

• Designing hardware

• Cost-effective software development

• Creating games

What distinguishes generic software from customized software?

• Generic is custom-made

• Customized is for general market

• Generic is sold to any customer

• Customized has no documentation

What is the role of a software engineer?

• Build hardware

• Ignore user requirements

• Apply engineering discipline to software production

• Manage data centers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good software?

• Maintainability

• Dependability

• Usability

• Expensiveness

What does "evolution" refer to in software engineering?

• Hardware development

• Game updates

• Modifying software after deployment

• Making software obsolete

Why is software maintenance costly?

• It requires new hardware

• It involves regular redesign

• It's outsourced

• It's undocumented

How does software engineering reduce project failure?

• By increasing costs

• By skipping design

• By using proven methods and processes

• By outsourcing development