The Software Crisis • The most visible symptoms of the software crisis are o Late delivery‚ over budget o Product does not meet specified requirements o Inadequate documentation • Some observations on the software crisis o “A malady that has carried on this long must be called normal” (Booch‚ p. 8) o Software system requirements are moving targets o There may not be enough good developers around to create all the new software that users need o A significant portion of developers’ time must often
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Define hardware‚ giving examples: Anything which we can see when the computer is off is called hardware‚ some examples could be a scanner‚ a monitor and a printer. 2. Define software‚ giving examples: Anything which we can see on the screen when the computer is on is called software‚ some examples could be Microsoft Excel‚ Microsoft Word‚ and Internet Explorer 3. Describe the difference between hardware and software: The difference is that you can touch hardware unlike the software. Also you
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CHAPTER 6 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE Thomas M. Pigoski Technical Software Services (TECHSOFT)‚ Inc. 31 West Garden Street‚ Suite 100 Pensacola‚ Florida 32501 USA +1 850 469 0086 tmpigoski@techsoft.com Table of Contents 1. Introduction............................................................... 1 2. Definition of the Software Maintenance Knowledge Area .......................................................................... 1 3. Breakdown of Topics for the Software Maintenance
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Evolution of Software The Early Years (50’s – 60’s) * This generation was characterized by Batch orientation‚ limited distribution‚ and customization of software. * In Batch Processing‚ the system handles an entire sequence of jobs together‚ often with little or no human intervention. * Also‚ as computers were not widely used at that time‚ only in scientific and military institutions‚ software could be highly customized since distribution was limited. Job mobility was low‚ and the
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Ms. S.R.Arun‚ AP/IT Mr. A. Jegatheesan‚ AP Head‚ Department of Information Technology Syllabus CS66 OOAD LAB 0032 OBJECTIVE: To develop a mini-project following the 12 exercises listed below. 1. To develop a problem statement. 2. Develop an IEEE standard SRS document. Also develop risk management and project plan (Gantt chart). 3. Identify Use Cases and develop the Use Case model. 4. Identify the business activities and develop an UML Activity diagram. 5. Identity the conceptual
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Software Requirements Specification Template The following annotated template shall be used to complete the Software Requirements Specification (SRS) assignment of WSU-TC CptS 322. The instructor must approve any modifications to the overall structure of this document. Template Usage: Text contained within angle brackets (‘’) shall be replaced by your project-specific information and/or details. For example‚ will be replaced with either ‘Smart Home’ or ‘Sensor Network’. Italicized text is
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involves the integration of information flow‚ material handling‚ production‚ packaging‚ inventory‚ transportation‚ warehousing‚ and often security. The complexity of logistics can be modeled‚ analyzed‚ visualized‚ and optimized by dedicated simulation software. The minimization of the use of resources is a common motivation. The Objectives of Logistics Rapid response F-flexibility objective of an organization: Some companies measure this as response time to customer’s order. On an average how much time
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Week 2: Checkpoint IT 282 In this lab I learned how to install Windows 7 operating system. It began by bringing me to the main installation page where I was able to select my language‚ time and currency format‚ and keyboard or input method. I chose the defaults which were English and US. I then was shown a screen that had a button labeled "Install Now" which I proceeded to click. The next page was the license terms where I read the terms that I was able to see. Once I read and accepted the terms
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Assignment: 1 Hardware Replacement Project: Hardware Replacement Project: Your Name Instructors Name Date Assignment: 2 The IT- department in implementing a new CRM solution to its corporate offices. The hardware currently in use is out of date and will not support the CRM application. The hardware must replace prior to deployment. How do the five major variables of project management-scope‚ time‚ cost‚ quality‚ and risk – relate to this scenario? Scope: Defines what work is or
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Hardware Vocabulary Quiz Directions: Using the word bank‚ match the vocabulary to the definitions. Word bank: Motherboard‚ Computer Input‚ Data‚ Memory‚ Storage‚ Integrated Circuit‚ Central Processing Unit (CPU)‚ RAM‚ Bit‚ Analog Device‚ Output Device‚ Digital Device‚ Video Card‚ Input Device‚ Bios‚ Hard Disk Drive‚ Supercomputer‚ Computer‚ Server‚ Processing 1. Sometimes described as the computers brain‚ this is where most processing takes place. - Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. Manipulation
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