Due: Monday January 26, 2004 at the beginning of class

• Follow the general homework directions.
  • Make sure you cite all your references and contacts.
• Read the syllabus .
• Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 in textbook.
• Read RANDOM THOUGHTS - IMPOSTORS EVERYWHERE

1. (2 points) What is the purpose of modeling?
2. (2 points) A programming language is a notation for representing algorithms and data structures. List two advantages and two disadvantages of using a programming language as sole notation throughout the development process.
3. (2 points) Consider a task you are not familiar with, such as designing a zero-emissions car. How would you attack the problem?
   
4. (2 points) Hypothesize a rationale for the following design decisions:
   • “The ticket distributor will be at most one and a half meters tall.”
   • “The ticket distributor will include two redundant computer systems.”
5. (2 points) Find 5 internet sites dealing with Software Engineering. Give a one sentence description of each.