AD-403 Software Engineering with Agile Methodology - Jun 2023 Question Paper

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1. 14 Marks
   Explain how both Waterfall model and Prototyping model can be accommodated in the Spiral Process Model.
   How to answer

   • Define Spiral model quadrants/phases and iterative risk-driven nature
   • Show Waterfall as sequential execution within a spiral loop when requirements are clear/low risk
   • Show Prototyping as risk-reduction / validation activity in early loops
   • Diagram of spiral with accommodation points
2. 7 Marks
   aWhich is more important- The Product or Process? Justify your answer.
   How to answer

   • Define software product vs software process
   • Arguments for process quality determining product quality
   • Arguments for product focus / customer value
   • Justified conclusion with example
3. 7 Marks
   bExplain Spiral model also write advantages and disadvantages of Spiral Model.
   How to answer

   • Explain Spiral model phases and iterations
   • List advantages e.g. risk handling, customer feedback, large systems
   • List disadvantages e.g. cost, complexity, expertise needed
   • Neat spiral diagram
4. 7 Marks
   aWhat is Test case? What are the different levels of Testing?
   How to answer

   • Define test case with attributes
   • List levels: unit, integration, system, acceptance
   • Brief purpose of each level
5. 7 Marks
   bExplain UML architecture.
   How to answer

   • Define UML and its purpose
   • Explain architecture: views, diagrams, building blocks
   • Mention structural and behavioral things
6. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the main aim of Software configuration management? What is the basic requirement of Software configuration management?
   How to answer

   • Define software configuration management (SCM)
   • Explain main aim: control change and integrity
   • List basic requirements: version control, change control, audits
7. 7 Marks
   bExplain COCOMO Model in detail?
   How to answer

   • Define COCOMO and its purpose
   • Explain Basic, Intermediate, Detailed types
   • Explain Organic, Semidetached, Embedded modes and effort formula
   • Steps to estimate effort and schedule
8. 7 Marks
   aDefine Agile. Explain how agile software development model is different from traditional development model.
   How to answer

   • Define Agile and manifesto values
   • Characteristics of agile vs traditional plan-driven
   • Compare on requirements, delivery, customer involvement, change
9. 7 Marks
   bWhat are the obstacles to the Agile process?
   How to answer

   • List obstacles: culture, distributed teams, documentation, scaling
   • Explain resistance to change and customer availability
   • Explain contractual and management issues
10. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the 4 unique phases in Agile model in sequence?
    How to answer

    • List 4 phases in sequence
    • Brief purpose of each phase
    • Order and iterative nature
11. 7 Marks
    bExplain Software risk analysis and management process.
    How to answer

    • Define software risk types
    • Steps: identification, analysis, prioritization, planning, monitoring
    • Risk management strategies: avoidance, transfer, mitigation
12. 7 Marks
    aHow can mixing Agile approaches like scrum kanban and XP benefit an organization?
    How to answer

    • Brief Scrum, Kanban, XP practices
    • Benefits of hybrid: flow, discipline, engineering practices
    • Organizational gains: flexibility, quality, delivery speed
13. 7 Marks
    bIf a software product costs Rs. 10,000,000 for development, compute the annual maintenance cost given that every year approximately 5% of the code needs modification. Identify the factors which render the maintenance cost estimation inaccurate.
    How to answer

    • Compute 5% of Rs. 10,000,000 as annual maintenance cost
    • State result Rs. 500,000 per year
    • Identify factors: size, age, structure, staff, hardware, etc. causing inaccuracy
14. 7 Marks
    aExplain why do you think agile values are most needed for the agile mindset?
    How to answer

    • List 4 agile values from manifesto
    • Explain mindset: individuals, working software, collaboration, change
    • Justify why values drive mindset and behavior
15. 7 Marks
    bWhat is the main intent of a project metrics?
    How to answer

    • Define project metrics
    • Main intent: measure, control, predict quality and progress
    • Examples: productivity, defect, schedule metrics