Chapter 1: Introduction to Software Engineering correct
answers
What are the essential attributes of good software? CORRECT ANSWER User friendly,
Modular,
Quick/Efficient,
Maintainability, Dependability/Security,
and Acceptability (Meets all requirements)
Two Fundamental Types of Software Product CORRECT ANSWER Generic Products and
Customized Products
What is software engineering? CORRECT ANSWER Engineering discipline that is concerned
with all aspects of software production form the early stages of system specification through to
maintaining the system after it has gone into use.
Four Fundamental Activities in Software Processes CORRECT ANSWER Software
Specification,
Development,
Validation,
Evolution
Specification CORRECT ANSWER customers and engineers define the software that is to be
produced and the constraints on its operations
Validation CORRECT ANSWER Checking the software is what the customer requires
Evolution CORRECT ANSWER Software is modified to reflect customer and market
requirements
