Software Engineering - Fundamentals
Identify the error in this statement: "The software crisis was resolved by simply hiring more programmers."
Identify the error in this statement: "The software crisis was resolved by simply hiring more programmers."
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze the cause of the software crisis
The crisis was due to poor management and complexity, not just lack of manpower.Step 2: Evaluate the statement's validity
Incorrect because adding programmers alone does not solve management and complexity issues correctly points out that hiring more programmers alone does not fix the root problems.Final Answer:
Incorrect because adding programmers alone does not solve management and complexity issues -> Option BQuick Check:
More programmers ≠ crisis solution [OK]
Quick Trick: More programmers ≠ fix complexity problems [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming more people always speed up projects
- Blaming hardware for software crisis
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