Practice Trade-offs In Quality Attributes (4.3) - Foundations of Software Engineering
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Trade-offs in Quality Attributes

Practice - Trade-offs in Quality Attributes

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Question 1 Easy

What is a trade-off in software engineering?

💡 Hint: Think about how enhancing something can reduce usability.

Question 2 Easy

Name one quality attribute of software.

💡 Hint: These are characteristics that affect how software functions.

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a quality attribute in software engineering?

Usability
Security
Complexity
Performance

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics that improve software functionality.

Question 2

True or False: Enhancing security never impacts usability.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how secure systems might become cumbersome for users.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a case study of a failed software application, assess the trade-offs made and propose balanced quality attributes for a successful redesign.

💡 Hint: Look at what each quality attribute adds and how they relate.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a software feature that enhances security without drastically affecting usability. What considerations must be addressed?

💡 Hint: Consider methods that simplify security checks.

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