About Software Engineering - Lecture 1

What is software engineering?

• A branch of computer science

• A discipline focused on software production

• The study of software maintenance

• A type of software development

What are the essential attributes of good software?

• Speed and efficiency

• Innovation and creativity

• Maintainability, dependability, and efficiency

• User interface and aesthetics

What are the fundamental software engineering activities?

• Coding and debugging

• Specification, development, validation, and evolution

• Documentation and testing

• Design and project management

How does software engineering differ from computer science?

• Computer science focuses on practical software development.

• Software engineering is purely theoretical.

• Computer science focuses on theory, while software engineering deals with practical software production.

• Both are the same thing.

What is the primary concern of system engineering?

• Developing software for general markets

• Hardware and software development

• Web-based systems

• Software maintenance

What are the key challenges facing software engineering?

• Coping with increasing diversity, demands for reduced delivery times, and developing trustworthy software

• Finding skilled developers

• Reducing software costs

• Developing software without any constraints

What percentage of software costs are typically attributed to development?

• 100%

• 60%

• 40%

• 30%

Which factor does not affect software costs significantly?

• Testing

• Development

• Maintenance

• Marketing

What has the web contributed to software engineering?

• Reduced software diversity

• Limited advances in programming languages

• Availability of software services and advancements in programming languages

• Decreased interest in software reuse

What is the main reason for developing safety-critical control systems with complete and analyzable specifications?

• They have a small user base.

• They are not important.

• They require it for safety and reliability.

• It's more cost-effective.