Main aim of software engineering is to produce:

2012

Main aim of software engineering is to produce:

  1. A.

    program

  2. B.

    software

  3. C.

    within budget

  4. D.

    software within budget in the given schedule

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Correct answer: D

The main aim of software engineering is to produce high-quality software that meets user requirements while adhering to project constraints. While writing a program (Option A) is part of the process, software engineering encompasses the entire lifecycle, including design, testing, and maintenance. Option B is too broad as it lacks the critical constraints of cost and time. The correct answer, Option D, accurately reflects the engineering discipline's goal: delivering functional software within specific budget and schedule limits. This distinguishes it from simple programming by emphasizing systematic management of resources, risk, and quality to ensure successful project completion. Therefore, producing software within budget and schedule is the comprehensive objective of the field.

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