Software Crisis#
Knowledge Check Questions#
The software crisis was due to the rapid increases in ________ ________ and the complexity of the problems that could be tackled.
The causes of the software crisis were linked to the overall ___________ of hardware and the software development process.
True or False: The rapid increase in computing power led to software projects becoming more manageable and efficient, as advancements in hardware matched the growing complexity of software problems.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT one of the manifestations of the software crisis, according to the description of its causes?
A) Projects running over-budget
B) Software was of low quality
C) Software was highly efficient
D) Software often did not meet requirements
E) None of the above
The software crisis arose because the increase in ________ ________ outpaced the ability of programmers to effectively utilize the growing capabilities of the machines, leading to projects that were over-budget, over-time, and often failed to meet requirements.