Lecture 1

Question 1

Introduction to Software Engineering

Answer 1

• production of software

Question 2

Fundamental Activities in every software process

Answer 2

specification
- functions of software
development
- design of software
validation
- customer requirements
evolution
– modifications

Question 3

Waterfall model

Answer 3

Each phase must be completed before moving to the next.

• Pro: simple
• Con: Inflexible

Question 4

Verification and validation (v) model

Answer 4

The waterfall model where each stage is tested.

• Pro: early defect detection
• Con: inflexible

Question 5

Incremental-development model

Answer 5

Built in increments

• Pro: Flexible, cost-effective
• Con: structural degradation

Question 6

Iterative model

Answer 6

development cycles allow refinements at each state

• Pro: gets user feedback, for large projects
  -Con: Resource intensive

Question 7

Reuse-Oriented Development model

Answer 7

Uses pre-existing components to build software.

-Pro: Fast delivery, low risk
-Con: Compromises in requirements.

Question 8

Software engineering ethics

Answer 8

1. Responsibility
2. Confidentiality
3. Competence
4. Intellectual Property
5. Computer Misuse