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.