SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND EVOLUTION

MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES AND TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In software, the effect of a modification may not be local to the changed module only. It may also affect the other portions of the program
A
direct effect
B
capture effect
C
ripple effect
D
decoy effect
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adaptive Maintenance It contains modifying the software to match changes in the ever-changing environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Software maintenance is defined in the IEEE Standard for Software Maintenance (IEEE 14764-2006-ISO/IEC) as the modification of a software product after delivery to correct faults, to improve performance or other attributes, or to adapt the product to a modified environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adaptive maintenance is the modification of software to keep it usable after a change to its operating environment. Many factors can change an application’s environment, including new technical knowledge, hardware and security threats.

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