CS-701 Software Architectures - Dec 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat are software components and connectors? Give examples.
   How to answer

   • Define software component as computation/data unit with interface
   • Define connector as interaction mechanism between components
   • List types with examples e.g., filters, pipes, client-server, event-bus
2. 7 Marks
   bWhat is a software quality model? Explain its importance in software development.
   How to answer

   • Define software quality model e.g., ISO 9126 / McCall
   • List quality attributes: reliability, maintainability, usability etc.
   • Explain importance in development: evaluation, trade-offs, stakeholder satisfaction
3. 7 Marks
   aWhat is microservices architecture and how is it different from monolithic architecture.
   How to answer

   • Define microservices architecture: small independent services
   • Define monolithic architecture: single deployable unit
   • Compare on scalability, deployment, coupling, technology diversity
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is Representational State Transfer (REST) architecture? How is it used in web services?
   How to answer

   • Define REST principles: stateless, client-server, uniform interface
   • Explain resources, HTTP verbs, representations
   • Explain use in web services: scalability, interoperability
5. 7 Marks
   aHow do Node.js and Angular JS help in building modern web applications?
   How to answer

   • Introduce Node.js event-driven server-side runtime
   • Introduce AngularJS MVC front-end framework
   • Explain benefits: single language, SPA, data binding, performance
6. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the use of J2EE components like JSP, Servlets and EJBs in enterprise applications.
   How to answer

   • Define J2EE multi-tier enterprise platform
   • Explain JSP for presentation, Servlets for controller logic
   • Explain EJBs for business logic: session, entity, message-driven beans
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain the life-cycle view of architecture design.
   How to answer

   • Define life-cycle view linking architecture to development phases
   • Describe stages: requirements, design, implementation, testing, maintenance
   • Explain feedback and iterative refinement role
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain Active Reviews for Intermediate Design (ARID) and Attribute Driven Design (ADD) methods.
   How to answer

   • Define ARID: stakeholder-centric review of partial designs
   • Define ADD: quality-attribute driven iterative design steps
   • Outline steps and benefits of each method
9. 7 Marks
   aHow do you documents software interfaces and the behaviour of software elements?
   How to answer

   • Define interface documentation: signatures, pre/post conditions
   • Explain behaviour documentation: sequence, statecharts, protocols
   • Mention UML and IDL notations
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat are the principles of sound software architecture documentation?
    How to answer

    • List principles: completeness, unambiguity, stakeholder-specific views
    • Explain standardization, traceability, maintainability
    • Explain tool support and review process
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the challenges faced by businesses while implementing e-commerce solutions?
    How to answer

    • List challenges: security, payment, logistics, trust
    • Explain technical: scalability, integration, performance
    • Explain organizational/legal: cost, regulations, competition
12. 7 Marks
    bCompare Microsoft and Java technologies in terms of web application development.
    How to answer

    • Introduce Microsoft .NET vs Java/J2EE stacks
    • Compare on platform dependence, language, tools, cost
    • Compare web development performance, security, portability
13. 7 Marks
    aWhat is IP addressing and why is it important in networking?
    How to answer

    • Define IP addressing: logical identifier IPv4/IPv6
    • Explain structure: network and host parts, classes
    • Explain importance: routing, unique identification, communication
14. 7 Marks
    bHow does public-private partnership (PPP) help in e-governance?
    How to answer

    • Define PPP: government-private collaboration model
    • Explain roles: infrastructure, investment, expertise
    • Explain benefits for e-governance: service delivery, scalability
15. 14 Marks
    Write a short notes on (any three) :

    1. a)C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer transactions)
    2. b)Smart Card
    3. c)Digital Signature
    4. d)Cookies
    How to answer

    • Select any three topics from given list
    • Define each with key features and purpose
    • Give examples and applications for each