Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 7 - Software Engineering - Chapter Review Problems - Page 366: 4

Answer

No

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The complexity of a software system is not necessarily cumulative in the sense that the complexity of the complete system is the sum of the complexities of its parts. Software systems can exhibit emergent properties where the interactions and relationships between components result in complexities that cannot be simply added together. Additionally, factors such as architecture, design patterns, and external dependencies can also contribute to the overall complexity of the system, making it non-cumulative. Therefore, measuring the complexity of a software system requires considering both individual components and their interactions, rather than just summing up their complexities.
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