chapter 1

Question 1

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes self-adaptive systems from traditional software systems? A) They require constant human supervision.
B) They can autonomously modify their behavior in response to changes.
C) They are always more complex than traditional systems.
D) They operate in a static environment.

Answer 1

B) They can autonomously modify their behavior in response to changes

Question 2

In the context of self-adaptive systems, what does the term “Behavioral Adaptation” refer to? A) The system’s ability to predict future changes.
B) Adjustments made by the system in response to changes in its environment or internal state.
C) The process of manually updating system parameters.
D) The use of artificial intelligence to enhance system performance.

Answer 2

B) Adjustments made by the system in response to changes in its environment or internal state.

Question 3

What role do feedback loops play in self-adaptive systems? A) They serve as a backup for system failures.
B) They enable continuous monitoring, analysis, and adjustment of the managed system.
C) They are only necessary during the initial setup of the system.
D) They are used to store historical data about system performance.

Answer 3

B) They enable continuous monitoring, analysis, and adjustment of the managed system.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the “Internal Principle” of self-adaptive systems? A) The system requires external input for all adaptations.
B) The system has separate components for managing core functions and adaptation concerns.
C) The adaptation process is entirely manual.
D) The system operates without any defined structure.

Answer 4

B) The system has separate components for managing core functions and adaptation concerns.