CY-602 Software Engineering - Dec 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aIllustrate the Agile Process Model and explain how it differs from traditional process models with neat diagrams?
   How to answer

   • Define Agile Process Model - iterative, incremental, manifesto values
   • Illustrate with neat diagram - sprints, backlog, daily standup, review/retrospective
   • Explain key characteristics - customer collaboration, responding to change
   • Differentiate from traditional models - waterfall, V-model on sequential vs iterative, documentation, delivery
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain the characteristics of a software product and how it differs from a software process?
   How to answer

   • Define software product and software process
   • List product characteristics - maintainability, reliability, efficiency, usability
   • Explain process characteristics - phases, activities, milestones
   • Differentiate product vs process with examples
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain the importance of software process metrics and how they help in process customization and improvement?
   How to answer

   • Define software process metrics - process, project, product measures
   • Explain importance - predictability, quality assessment, control
   • Show use in process customization - tailoring to project needs
   • Show use in improvement - CMM, Six Sigma, feedback loop
4. 7 Marks
   bDefine functional and non-functional requirements. Give examples and explain their importance in software development.
   How to answer

   • Define functional requirements with examples
   • Define non-functional requirements with examples - performance, security, usability
   • Explain differences in tabular form
   • Explain importance in development, design and validation
5. 7 Marks
   aDescribe various requirement elicitation techniques. How do they help in identifying user requirements?
   How to answer

   • List elicitation techniques - interviews, questionnaires, workshops, observation, prototyping
   • Describe each technique briefly
   • Explain how they uncover user needs, resolve conflicts
   • Discuss selection based on project context
6. 7 Marks
   bHow do you validate a System and Software Requirement Specification (SRS)? Discuss the process?
   How to answer

   • Define SRS and need for validation
   • Describe validation process - reviews, prototyping, test-case generation
   • Explain checks - consistency, completeness, correctness, traceability
   • Discuss outcome - approved baseline SRS
7. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the use of UML in software modeling. How does UML help in representing software architecture?
   How to answer

   • Define UML and its building blocks
   • Describe structural and behavioral diagrams - class, use case, sequence
   • Explain representation of architecture - views, components, deployment
   • Discuss benefits - standardization, communication
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain the importance of software design principles in software development.
   How to answer

   • Define software design principles - abstraction, modularity, cohesion, coupling
   • Explain SOLID and DRY, separation of concerns
   • Show impact on maintainability, reusability, testability
   • Give examples of good vs bad design
9. 7 Marks
   aCompare function-oriented design with object-oriented design?
   How to answer

   • Define function-oriented vs object-oriented design
   • Compare on basis - decomposition, data handling, diagrams used
   • Give examples - DFD vs UML class/object diagrams
   • Discuss advantages and application areas
10. 7 Marks
    bDescribe the process of unit testing. What are the key criteria for designing effective test cases?
    How to answer

    • Define unit testing and its goals
    • Describe process - planning, test case design, execution, debugging
    • List criteria for effective test cases - coverage, boundary values, independence
    • Mention drivers, stubs and automation
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain the difference between static and dynamic analysis in software testing. Provide examples?
    How to answer

    • Define static analysis - without execution, reviews, inspections
    • Define dynamic analysis - with execution, testing
    • Compare objectives, techniques, tools
    • Give examples of each
12. 7 Marks
    bDesign a test case for a login module of an e-commerce website. Mention the input, output, and test conditions?
    How to answer

    • Identify login scenarios - valid, invalid, blank, SQL injection
    • Define table with test ID, input, expected output, conditions
    • Cover functional and non-functional conditions
    • Mention pass/fail criteria
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss the role of Software Configuration Management (SCM) in handling software changes.
    How to answer

    • Define SCM and configuration items
    • Explain SCM activities - version control, change control, audits
    • Discuss handling changes - change request, impact analysis
    • Explain tools like Git and benefits
14. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss the role of risk assessment and mitigation in software project management.
    How to answer

    • Define software risks - technical, schedule, cost
    • Explain risk assessment - identification, analysis, prioritization
    • Explain mitigation, monitoring and contingency planning
    • Discuss importance in project success
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on (any two):

    1. i)Project Plan and Project Metrics
    2. ii)Black Box Testing
    3. iii)Test Oracles
    How to answer

    • Project Plan and Metrics - WBS, schedule, size and effort metrics
    • Black Box Testing - equivalence, boundary value, no code knowledge
    • Test Oracles - expected outcome source, types and challenges
    • Conclude any two with examples and importance