CS-403 Software Engineering - Dec 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain with neat diagram about RAD model.
   How to answer

   • Define RAD model and rapid application development concept
   • Explain phases: business modelling, data modelling, process modelling, application generation, testing
   • Draw neat labelled diagram of RAD model
   • Mention advantages and suitable applications
2. 7 Marks
   bDescribe briefly about Prototyping model for Software development?
   How to answer

   • Define prototyping model and its purpose
   • Explain steps: requirement gathering, quick design, prototype build, evaluation, refinement
   • Mention types and advantages/limitations
3. 7 Marks
   aDraw and explain the Incremental Model with its Merits and Demerits?
   How to answer

   • Define incremental model with diagram
   • Explain increments and iterative delivery
   • List merits e.g., early delivery, flexibility
   • List demerits e.g., planning overhead, integration issues
4. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss briefly about Use case Model with neat sketch?
   How to answer

   • Define use case model and its purpose in requirements
   • Explain actors, use cases, relationships include/extend
   • Provide neat sketch of example use case diagram
   • Mention benefits for requirement capture
5. 7 Marks
   aDifferentiate between Function-Oriented and Object-Oriented Software development?
   How to answer

   • Define function-oriented vs object-oriented development
   • Compare on basis: focus, decomposition, data handling, reusability
   • Give examples of methods/languages
   • Conclude suitability
6. 7 Marks
   bDescribe different checks to be carried out during requirement validation process?
   How to answer

   • Define requirement validation purpose
   • List checks: validity, consistency, completeness, realism, verifiability
   • Briefly explain each check
   • Mention review and testing techniques
7. 7 Marks
   aHow system modeling is achieved using UML? Explain with a suitable example.
   How to answer

   • Define system modeling and UML role
   • Explain UML diagram types used for modeling
   • Give suitable example e.g., library/bank system
   • Show how views capture structure and behavior
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat do you understand by Function-Oriented design? Discuss in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define function-oriented design concept
   • Explain data flow diagrams, data dictionary, structure charts
   • Describe design steps and decomposition
   • Mention advantages and applications
9. 7 Marks
   aList and Explain different kinds of architecture styles and patterns?
   How to answer

   • Define software architecture styles and patterns
   • List styles: layered, client-server, MVC, pipe-filter, repository
   • Explain each with example
   • Compare applicability
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat is Test Oracles? Explain different types of test techniques.
    How to answer

    • Define test oracle and its need
    • Explain types of test techniques e.g., black-box, white-box
    • Differentiate techniques with examples
    • Mention role of oracle in expected vs actual output
11. 7 Marks
    aWith neat sketch explain briefly about testing levels?
    How to answer

    • Define testing levels: unit, integration, system, acceptance
    • Draw neat sketch showing V-model or levels hierarchy
    • Briefly explain objective of each level
    • Mention who performs and when
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain briefly about Software Configuration Management (SCM)?
    How to answer

    • Define SCM and its need
    • Explain SCM activities: identification, control, status accounting, audit
    • Mention version and change management
    • Give tools examples
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss about Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
    How to answer

    • Define risk and risk assessment
    • Explain risk identification, analysis, prioritization
    • Describe mitigation, monitoring and contingency planning
    • Give software project examples
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat is Re-Engineering and discuss about steps involved in Re-Engineering?
    How to answer

    • Define re-engineering vs forward engineering
    • List steps: inventory analysis, document restructuring, reverse engineering, restructuring, forward engineering
    • Explain each step briefly
    • Mention benefits and costs
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any two:

    1. i)Resource Allocation
    2. ii)Component Assembly Model
    3. iii)SA/SD Component Based Design
    4. iv)Testing frameworks
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from the four options
    • Define each selected topic clearly
    • Explain key concepts with example/diagram
    • Mention applications and significance