CS-701 Software Architectures - Dec 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDescribe various models of software development with their issues.
   How to answer

   • Define software development life cycle models
   • Describe waterfall, prototype, spiral, iterative, agile models
   • Discuss issues like requirement change, cost, risk, maintenance
   • Suitability of each model
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain architectural business cycle in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define architectural business cycle
   • Explain elements: architect, architecture, stakeholders, organization
   • Describe feedback loop and influences
   • Diagram of ABC cycle
3. 7 Marks
   aCompare structural model, framework model and dynamic model.
   How to answer

   • Define structural, framework and dynamic models
   • Compare purpose, representation and viewpoint
   • Give examples of each
   • Tabular summary of differences
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the importance of call and return architecture?
   How to answer

   • Define call and return architecture style
   • Explain components: procedures, remote procedure call, object-oriented
   • Discuss importance: modularity, reusability, maintainability
   • Examples of use
5. 7 Marks
   aHow node JS is different from Angular JS?
   How to answer

   • Define Node.js as server-side runtime vs AngularJS as client-side framework
   • Compare language use, execution environment, purpose
   • Compare architecture: event-driven vs MVC
   • Tabular differences with use cases
6. 7 Marks
   bDefine JSP. Describe the life cycle of servlets.
   How to answer

   • Define JSP and servlets
   • Describe servlet life cycle phases: init, service, destroy
   • Explain JSP translation and execution
   • Diagram of life cycle
7. 7 Marks
   aDefine ARID with its characteristics.
   How to answer

   • Define ARID - Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs
   • Explain purpose of early design review
   • List characteristics: stakeholder-centric, scenario-based, intermediate stage
   • Benefits and limitations
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain software architecture analysis methods in details.
   How to answer

   • Define software architecture analysis
   • Describe SAAM, ATAM, ARID methods
   • Explain steps and comparison criteria
   • Use for quality attributes evaluation
9. 7 Marks
   aDefine Refinement. Explain the principles of sound documentations.
   How to answer

   • Define refinement in architecture documentation
   • Explain sound documentation principles: readability, completeness, consistency
   • Discuss audience and purpose
   • Examples of good documentation practice
10. 7 Marks
    bDescribe seven part template for documentation package.
    How to answer

    • Define documentation package concept
    • List seven parts: primary presentation, element catalogue, context, variability, architecture background, glossary, etc.
    • Explain purpose of each part
    • Importance for stakeholders
11. 7 Marks
    aCompare RMI and RPC.
    How to answer

    • Define RMI and RPC
    • Compare mechanism, language dependence, object vs procedure orientation
    • Compare performance, implementation and use cases
    • Tabular summary
12. 7 Marks
    bDescribe seven categories of architectural design decisions.
    How to answer

    • Define architectural design decisions
    • List seven categories: existence, bans, properties, executive, etc.
    • Explain each category with example
    • Role in architecture documentation
13. 7 Marks
    aDescribe how the layered pattern makes use of abstract common services, encapsulate and use an intermediary.
    How to answer

    • Define layered pattern
    • Explain abstraction of common services
    • Explain encapsulation and intermediary use
    • Examples and benefits/limitations
14. 7 Marks
    bDescribe the steps of attribute driven design method.
    How to answer

    • Define Attribute Driven Design (ADD) method
    • List steps: choose element, identify drivers, choose tactics, instantiate, verify
    • Explain iteration and refinement
    • Output architecture sketch
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on following. (Any two)

    1. i)Variability
    2. ii)CORBA and RMI
    3. iii)Data flow architecture
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics for short notes
    • Define variability / CORBA-RMI / data flow architecture
    • Explain key features, components and uses
    • Diagrams/examples where applicable