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Purpose of Each Document Section

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Section

Preface
Glossary
System Evolution
Appendices

Purpose

Provides detailed, specific information related to the application being developed, such as hardware requirements and database descriptions
Defines the expected readership and describes version history including rationale for new versions and summary of changes
Describes fundamental assumptions on which the system is based and anticipated changes due to hardware, user needs, etc.
Defines the technical terms used in the document without assuming expertise from the reader

Correct Answer

(1) Preface,Defines the expected readership and describes version history including rationale for new versions and summary of changes
(2) Glossary,Defines the technical terms used in the document without assuming expertise from the reader
(3) System Evolution,Describes fundamental assumptions on which the system is based and anticipated changes due to hardware, user needs, etc.
(4) Appendices,Provides detailed, specific information related to the application being developed, such as hardware requirements and database descriptions

Explanation

Each section serves a distinct purpose: Preface gives version history and readership; Glossary defines terms without assuming expertise; System Evolution warns designers of anticipated changes so they avoid overly restrictive design decisions; Appendices give detailed application-specific information like hardware specs.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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