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Three Types of Software Maintenance
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Type
Functionality addition
Fault repair
Environmental adaptation
Description
Fixing bugs and security vulnerabilities discovered in the system
Adding new features and supporting new requirements as the business changes
Adapting the software to new platforms and environments such as new hardware or operating systems
Correct Answer
(1) Fault repair,Fixing bugs and security vulnerabilities discovered in the system
(2) Environmental adaptation,Adapting the software to new platforms and environments such as new hardware or operating systems
(3) Functionality addition,Adding new features and supporting new requirements as the business changes
Explanation
The three types of software maintenance are: fault repair (fixing bugs and vulnerabilities), environmental adaptation (adapting to new hardware, OS, or platform changes), and functionality addition (adding new features in response to organizational or business change).
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition