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The reason for software bugs and failures is due to _____________________?

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The reason for software bugs and failures is due to _____________________?

A. Software companies
B. Software Developers
C. Both Software companies and Developers
D. All of the mentioned

Explanation: Software companies are responsible for making policies and providing working atmosphere for the software development, so in turn these companies become a part of software development process.Bugs from developers side is no new thing. Thus option c answers the question.

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As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get cancelled before they are completed, 53% overrun their cost estimates by an average of 189% and for every 100 projects, there are 94 restarts”.What is the reason for these statistics ?

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As per an IBM report, “31%of the project get cancelled before they are completed, 53% overrun their cost estimates by an average of 189% and for every 100 projects, there are 94 restarts”.What is the reason for these statistics ?

A. Lack of adequate training in software engineering
B. Lack of software ethics and understanding
C. Management issues in the company
D. All of the mentioned

Explanation: Option b & c are a part of Software Engineering as a subject,hence option a covers them both.

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Explain what is meant by PRODUCT with reference to one of the eight principles as per the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics ?

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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

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Software engineers should not use their technical skills to misuse other people’s computers.”Here the term misuse refers to ___________________?

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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

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What is a Software ____________________ ?

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What is a Software ____________________ ?

A. Software is set of programs
B. Software is documentation and configuration of data
C. Software is set of programs, documentation & configuration of data
D. None of the mentioned

Explanation: Software is not just set of program but it is also associated documentation and configuration of data to make program run

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What are attributes of good software ?

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What are attributes of good software ?

A. Software maintainability
B. Software functionality
C. Software development
D. Software maintainability & functionality

Explanation: Good software should deliver the required functionality, maintainability. Software development is not an attribute but a fundamental.

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Which of these are not among the eight principles followed by Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice ?

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Which of these are not among the eight principles followed by Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice ?

A. PUBLIC
B. PROFESSION
C. PRODUCT
D. ENVIRONMENT

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Select the incorrect statement: “Software engineers should:

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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.”

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In terms of Issues related to professional responsibility____________________?

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In terms of Issues related to professional responsibility____________________?

A. Confidentiality
B. Intellectual property rights
C. Both Confidentiality & Intellectual property rights
D. Managing Client Relationships

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