1. Introduction to Software Engineering

Question 1

Attributes of good software

Answer 1

1. maintainability - to meet customer changes
2. dependability - to avoid damages in event of failure
3. security - to prevent attacks
4. efficiency - in using system resources
5. acceptability - to be understandable, usable and compatible

Question 2

Why is software hard to get right

Answer 2

1. complex
2. intangible
3. malleable
4. scale
5. evolutionary

Question 3

mains reason software fail

Answer 3

1. system for the wrong reason
2. wrong system
3. system in the wrong way

Question 4

Software development process models

Answer 4

1. linear
2. iterative
3. concurrent
4. configurable/ adaptive