Software Engineering Quiz

What is the primary focus of the chapter "Software - Problems and Prospects"?

• Hardware design

• Challenges and future directions of software engineering

• The history of programming languages

• User interface design

Which of the following is a major type of software as described in the chapter?

• Gaming software

• Operating systems

• Office productivity software

• All of the above

What is the term used to describe software that is specifically created for a particular application?

• Off-the-shelf software

• Tailor-made software

• System software

• Embedded software

Which factor is NOT listed as a perceived problem in software development?

• Meeting deadlines

• High costs of hardware

• Reliability issues

• Portability challenges

What percentage of software projects are delivered but not used, according to Figure 1.1?

• 10%

• 29%

• 47%

• 3%

Which activity primarily ensures software does what its users want?

• Validation

• Verification

• Coding

• Maintenance

How is programmer productivity typically measured?

• By the number of projects completed

• By lines of code written per day

• By the amount of debugging required

• By system performance benchmarks

What is the estimated global annual expenditure on software production?

• $500 billion

• $1 trillion

• $200 million

• $50 billion

Which of the following best describes the "S-shaped curve" in software development?

• Cost trends of software versus hardware over time

• Software productivity growth

• User satisfaction levels

• Lifespan of software products

What is a major reason for the high cost of software maintenance?

• Frequent hardware upgrades

• Ineffective initial testing

• Low programmer productivity

• Lack of client involvement