Software Engineering (CS-403) - Important Questions

Differentiate between software product and software process and explain their characteristics.

Explain the RAD model with neat diagram, its phases, importance, applications and situations where it is useful.

Explain the Linear Sequential (Waterfall) Model and the Spiral Model with neat diagrams and suitable examples.

Explain the Incremental Model with neat diagram, its merits, demerits and applications. How does it differ from Component Assembly Model?

Compare and explain function-oriented modeling vs object-oriented (analysis) modeling.

Explain the components and key contents of a Software Requirement Specification (SRS) document.

Differentiate between functional and non-functional requirements with suitable examples.

Explain Function-Oriented design in detail with its design strategies.

What are design metrics and why are they important? Explain key metrics used to evaluate software / object-oriented design quality.

Explain the software design process and discuss important design concepts and principles.

Explain black-box testing and its techniques such as boundary value analysis with an example.

Differentiate between function-oriented (structured) and object-oriented software development and analysis.

Discuss the importance of Code Inspection in software quality assurance.

What is Software Configuration Management (SCM)? Describe its major activities.

Explain the need/purpose of software maintenance and its different types with examples.

Explain software project feasibility analysis and its types.