AL-403 Software Engineering - Nov 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat is spiral model? Explain with neat diagram.
   How to answer

   • Definition of spiral model as risk-driven iterative SDLC model by Boehm
   • Four quadrants/phases: objective determination, risk analysis, development, planning
   • Explanation of iterations/spirals with risk assessment
   • Neat labelled spiral diagram
2. 7 Marks
   bWhat is SDLC? Illustrate the phases of SDLC in software engineering.
   How to answer

   • Definition of SDLC
   • List of phases: requirement, design, implementation, testing, maintenance
   • Brief description of each phase
   • Illustrative diagram/flow of phases
3. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the difference between function oriented modeling and object oriented modeling?
   How to answer

   • Definition of function oriented modeling
   • Definition of object oriented modeling
   • Comparison on basis: focus, approach, techniques, reusability
   • Examples: DFD vs UML
4. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about system and software requirement specifications.
   How to answer

   • Definition of system requirements vs software requirements
   • Contents/structure of SRS/SRS document
   • Characteristics of good SRS
   • Importance in development process
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat is a design metrics? Explain the importance of design metrics.
   How to answer

   • Definition of design metrics
   • Types of design metrics: complexity, cohesion, coupling
   • Role in quality assessment and decision making
   • Importance for maintainability and productivity
6. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about the function oriented design strategies in detail.
   How to answer

   • Concept of function oriented design
   • Strategies: data flow design, structure charts
   • Steps: DFD to structure chart transformation
   • Cohesion and coupling considerations
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is software testing and system testing? Explain in detail.
   How to answer

   • Definition of software testing
   • Definition of system testing
   • Objectives and scope of each
   • System testing types and process
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss about integration testing with suitable example.
   How to answer

   • Definition of integration testing
   • Top-down, bottom-up, sandwich approaches
   • Suitable example with modules/drivers/stubs
   • Advantages and challenges
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat is risk and how to identify the risk in software engineering? Explain.
   How to answer

   • Definition of risk in software projects
   • Categories: project, technical, business risks
   • Risk identification methods
   • Risk assessment process
10. 7 Marks
    bWrite the difference between reverse engineering and re-engineering.
    How to answer

    • Definition of reverse engineering
    • Definition of re-engineering
    • Key differences on purpose, process, output
    • Tabular comparison with examples
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the steps of acceptance testing? Explain in detail.
    How to answer

    • Definition of acceptance testing
    • Steps: planning, test case design, execution, evaluation
    • Alpha vs beta testing
    • Role of customer and acceptance criteria
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain the principles of risk assessment and mitigation.
    How to answer

    • Concept of risk assessment and mitigation
    • Principles: identification, analysis, prioritization
    • Mitigation planning, monitoring and control
    • RMMM plan elements
13. 7 Marks
    aWrite about project scheduling and tracking.
    How to answer

    • Definition of project scheduling and tracking
    • Techniques: Gantt chart, PERT, CPM
    • Tracking mechanisms and earned value
    • Relation to project control
14. 7 Marks
    bDescribe RUP and agile processes in detail.
    How to answer

    • Overview of RUP phases and disciplines
    • Overview of agile manifesto and methods
    • Comparison of iterative characteristics
    • Advantages and applications
15. 14 Marks
    Write a short note on any two:

    1. a)Structured methods
    2. b)White-Box Testing
    3. c)Feasibility Analysis
    4. d)Test Case Design
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from list
    • Definition and key concepts for each
    • Relevance in software engineering
    • Brief example or application