PGSIST Software Development Final Survey


Select the choice the most closely reflects your attitude about each statement.

  1. I plan to major in computing, such as computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, and/or information systems.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
  2. Generally I have felt secure about attempting computer programming problems.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
  3. I am sure I could do advanced work in computer science.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  4. I am sure that I can learn programming.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  5. I think I could handle more difficult programming problems.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  6. I don't think I could do advanced computer science.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  7. I'm not the type to do well in computer programming.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  8. For some reason even though I work hard at it, programming seems unusually hard for me.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  9. It would make me happy to be recognized as an excellent student in computer science.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  10. I'd be proud to be the outstanding student in computer science.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  11. Being regarded as smart in computer science would be a great thing.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  12. People would think I was some kind of a nerd if I got A's in computer science.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  13. If I had good grades in computer science, I would try to hide it.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  14. If I got the highest grade in computer science I'd prefer no one knew.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  15. I study programming because I know how useful it is.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  16. Once I start trying to work on a program, I find it hard to stop.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

  17. I would rather have someone give me the solution to a difficult programming problem than to have to work it out for myself.
    Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

Please define concisely the process of software development (as you understand it).

Please define concisely the role of a software engineer (as you understand it).

What percentage of this process involves time spent programming?
less than 20 % 20 % - 40 % 40 % - 60 % 60 % - 80 % greater than 80 %

Enter your ID code: "day of your birthday" + "zip code" (e.g., 9+19041)