1. Explain the difference between system engineering and software requirement engineering. (1 point for both parts of answer. ½ point for 1 part of answer.)

· System engineering – examines a complete business or product. Goal is to find the best solution overall. May involve a software component, or it may not.

· Software requirement engineering – assumes that you are writing some software and plans what features the software will have.

2. State 3 methods of feature set control in a software project. (1 point for full answer. ½ point for 2 parts of answer.)

· Minimal spec

· Scrub the spec

· Plan for multiple versions

· Control feature creep

· Triage teams

· Stop late changes

· Cut features at end of project