Introduction to software engineering processes Flashcards
What is the software engineering process?
A set of activities carried out during software product development to ensure the final product meets client requirements.
What is the intent of software engineering processes?
To deliver software in a timely manner and with sufficient quality to satisfy sponsors and users.
What are the five activities in the generic process framework for software engineering?
- Communication
- Planning
- Modeling
- Construction
- Deployment
What is the purpose of communication in the software engineering process?
To understand stakeholders’ objectives and gather requirements for software features and functions.
Fill in the blank: The mapping activity in software engineering creates a __________ that helps guide the team.
software project plan
What does modeling in software engineering involve?
Creating models to understand software requirements and design, defining system components and interactions.
What is included in the construction phase of software engineering?
Code generation and testing to uncover errors in the code.
What are the main activities involved in the deployment phase?
- Delivering software to the customer
- Testing the software
- Deploying to the production environment
What are umbrella activities in software engineering?
Activities applied throughout a software project to manage and control progress, quality, change, and risk.
List typical umbrella activities.
- Software project tracking and control
- Risk management
- Software quality assurance
- Technical reviews
- Measurement
- Software configuration management
- Reusability management
- Work product preparation and production
What is the essence of software engineering practice?
- Understand the problem
- Plan a solution
- Carry out the plan
- Examine the result
What is the first principle of software engineering practice according to David Hooker?
The software system exists to provide value to its users.
What does KISS stand for in software design?
Keep It Simple, Stupid.
What does the third principle, ‘Maintain the Vision,’ emphasize?
The importance of a clear vision to prevent a project from becoming inconsistent.
True or False: The audience for any product of software development is potentially large.
True
What is the fifth principle of software engineering practice?
Be Open to the Future.
What is the significance of planning ahead for reuse in software engineering?
Reuse saves time and effort and requires forethought and planning.
What does the seventh principle, ‘Think,’ stress in the software engineering process?
Placing clear, complete thought before action produces better results.
What is the summary of the objectives of this section?
- Understand the software engineering process
- The intent of software engineering processes
- The generic process framework and umbrella activities
- The essence of software engineering practice
- The seven general principles of software engineering practice
