Software Engineering.docx
Contents
Software Engineering Basics2
Software Processes, Models and Agile Software Development6
Requirement Engineering17
Software Modelling27
Software Evolution29
Dependability and Se
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Software Engineering.docx
Contents
Software Engineering Basics2
Software Processes, Models and Agile Software Development6
Requirement Engineering17
Software Modelling27
Software Evolution29
Dependability and Security30
Software Design36
Software Engineering Basics
1. Choose the correct option in terms of Issues related to professional responsibility
a) Confidentiality
b) Intellectual property rights
c) Both Confidentiality & Intellectual property rights
d) Managing Client Relationships
Explanation: Engineers should normally respect the confidentiality of their employers or clients
irrespective of whether or not a formal confidentiality agreement has been signed.
They should be aware of local laws governing the use of intellectual property such as patents,
copyright, etc.
2. “Software engineers should not use their technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.
“Here the term misuse refers to:
a) Unauthorized access to computer material
b) Unauthorized modification of computer material
c) Dissemination of viruses or other malware
d) All of the mentioned
3. Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with reference to one of the eight principles as per the
ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics?
a) The product should be easy to use
b) Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the
highest professional standards possible
c) Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications satisfy the client
d) It means that the product designed /created should be easily available
4. Identify an ethical dilemma from the situations mentioned below:
a) Your employer releases a safety-critical system without finishing the testing of the system
b) Refusing to undertake a project
c) Agreement in principle with the policies of senior management
d) All of the mentioned
5. Identify the correct statement: “Software engineers shall
a) act in a manner that is in the best interests of his expertise and favour.”
b) act consistently with the public interest.”
c) ensure that their products only meet the SRS.”
d) all of the mentioned
Explanation: Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client
and employer consistent with the public interest and shall ensure that their products and related
modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.Thus options a & c are ruled out.
6. Select the incorrect statement: “Software engineers should
a) not knowingly accept work that is outside your competence.”
b) Not use your technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.”
c) Be dependent on their colleagues.”
d) Maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.”
7. Efficiency in a software product does not include ________
a) responsiveness
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