Questions from Software Engineering


Q: Prepare a report on at least three tools that provide UML support

Prepare a report on at least three tools that provide UML support. Use the tools’ capabilities for creating class diagrams and sequence diagrams as a key requirement.

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Q: Investigate the ROI of cloud-based software development environments.

Investigate the ROI of cloud-based software development environments.

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Q: Many financial tools are developed using Microsoft Excel. Identify three applications

Many financial tools are developed using Microsoft Excel. Identify three applications built using Excel and describe how they are used in an organization.

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Q: As more companies outsource systems development, will there be less need

As more companies outsource systems development, will there be less need for in-house systems analysts? Why or why not?

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Q: Visit the IT department at your school or at a local company

Visit the IT department at your school or at a local company and determine whether the systems were developed in-house or purchased. If packages were acquired, find out what customizing was done, if a...

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Q: Profile three companies that provide offshore software development services.

Profile three companies that provide offshore software development services.

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Q: Various firms and organizations offer IT benchmarking. Locate an example on

Various firms and organizations offer IT benchmarking. Locate an example on the Internet and describe its services.

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Q: Visit the administrative office at your school or a local company.

Visit the administrative office at your school or a local company. Ask to see examples of input screens. Analyze the design and appearance of each screen and try to identify at least one possible impr...

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Q: Search the web to find an especially good example of a user

Search the web to find an especially good example of a user interface that includes guidelines in this chapter. Document your research and discuss it with your class.

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Q: Review Section 8.2 and the comments about EHR usability.

Review Section 8.2 and the comments about EHR usability. Research the current status of EHR usability and describe all noteworthy developments.

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