AL-403 Software Engineering - Jun 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss in detail about Evolutionary process model in software Engineering.
   How to answer

   • Define evolutionary process models (prototyping and spiral)
   • Explain iterative refinement and incremental delivery steps
   • Describe advantages for changing requirements
   • Describe limitations/risks and suitable applications
   • Include neat diagram of spiral/prototyping flow
2. 7 Marks
   bWhat is RAD Model and why it is important. Give the applications of RAD model.
   How to answer

   • Define RAD model and its principles
   • Explain why RAD is important - speed, reusability, customer feedback
   • Describe RAD phases and team structure
   • List applications where RAD is suitable/unsuitable
3. 7 Marks
   a"The functional requirements specification of a system should be both complete and consistent". Substantiate this statement with relevant examples.
   How to answer

   • Define functional requirements, completeness and consistency
   • Explain need for both properties with consequences of gaps/conflicts
   • Give relevant examples of incomplete and inconsistent requirements
   • Mention validation techniques to achieve them
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the use-case model and how to make it? Discuss the four basic parts of a use-case model.
   How to answer

   • Define use-case model and its purpose
   • Explain steps to create use-case diagram
   • Discuss four basic parts: actors, use-cases, relationships, system boundary
   • Give simple example with diagram
5. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss about the basic principles of software design in software engineering.
   How to answer

   • Define software design and its goals
   • Explain basic principles: abstraction, modularity, information hiding, etc.
   • Explain coupling, cohesion and refinement
   • Relate principles to design quality
6. 7 Marks
   bWhat are SA and SD? Discuss about component based design and what are its advantages.
   How to answer

   • Define SA (Structured Analysis) and SD (Structured Design)
   • Explain component based design process
   • Discuss reuse, standardization and interfaces
   • List advantages: cost, reliability, maintainability
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the strategic approaches to software testing? Explain in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define strategic approach to testing
   • Explain verification vs validation, unit to system flow
   • Discuss test planning, levels and strategies
   • Mention regression and debugging strategy
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is unit testing in software Engineering? Explain with suitable example.
   How to answer

   • Define unit testing and its objectives
   • Explain drivers, stubs and test procedure
   • Give suitable code module example with test cases
   • Mention benefits and limitations
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat is meant by software quality? Explain the metrics for maintenance.
   How to answer

   • Define software quality and quality factors
   • Explain McCall / ISO quality attributes
   • Define maintenance metrics: MTTR, maintainability index
   • Explain use of metrics for maintenance planning
10. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss about SCM function in software engineering with suitable example.
    How to answer

    • Define SCM and its need
    • Explain SCM functions: identification, version control, change control, audit
    • Give suitable example of version/change scenario
    • Mention SCM tools benefits
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat is system testing. Discuss about different types of system testing.
    How to answer

    • Define system testing and its goal
    • List types: recovery, security, stress, performance
    • Explain each type with example
    • Mention entry/exit criteria
12. 7 Marks
    bWhat are test metrics and its types? What is the purpose of testing metrics? Explain.
    How to answer

    • Define test metrics and classification
    • Explain process, product and project test metrics
    • Explain purpose: progress, quality, productivity assessment
    • Give examples of defect density, coverage metrics
13. 7 Marks
    aWhat is the difference between product and process metric?
    How to answer

    • Define product metric vs process metric
    • Compare on basis: object measured, purpose, examples
    • Give examples: LOC, defect density vs effort, review effectiveness
    • Summarize in table form
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat is component model in software engineering? Explain with neat diagram.
    How to answer

    • Define component model / CBSE
    • Explain components, interfaces and composition
    • Draw neat labelled component model diagram
    • Explain with example application
15. 14 Marks
    Write a short note on any two:

    1. a)Object Models
    2. b)Black-Box Testing
    3. c)Program Comprehension Techniques
    4. d)Testing Tools
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from the four options
    • Define each selected topic clearly
    • Explain key concepts, steps or techniques
    • Give example/diagram and applications