CY-602 Software Engineering - Jun 2026 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aCompare the Linear Sequential Model, Spiral Model and Agile Process Model with respect to risk handling, customer involvement and suitability for software development.
   How to answer

   • Define Linear Sequential, Spiral and Agile models briefly
   • Compare on risk handling - sequential low, spiral explicit, agile adaptive
   • Compare on customer involvement and feedback frequency
   • Suitability with examples and concluding table
2. 7 Marks
   bComponent-based development and Rapid Application Development aim to reduce development time. Discuss the features of both approaches and identify suitable application areas.
   How to answer

   • Define Component-Based Development and RAD
   • Features of CBD - reuse, COTS, integration
   • Features of RAD - prototyping, time-boxing, user involvement
   • Suitable application areas for each
3. 7 Marks
   aRequirement elicitation is considered the foundation of software development. Describe the commonly used requirement elicitation techniques and discuss their advantages.
   How to answer

   • Define requirement elicitation and its importance
   • Describe techniques - interviews, questionnaires, workshops, observation, prototyping
   • Advantages/limitations of each technique
   • Summary of selection criteria
4. 7 Marks
   bDraw a Use Case Diagram for an Online Library Management System and explain the interaction between different actors and use cases.
   How to answer

   • Identify actors - Member, Librarian, Admin/System
   • Identify use cases - search, issue, return, register, manage catalog
   • Draw use case diagram with associations and include/extend
   • Explain actor-use case interactions
5. 7 Marks
   aArchitectural design plays an important role in software quality. Discuss different architectural views and explain their significance during software development.
   How to answer

   • Define architectural design and its impact on quality attributes
   • Discuss views - logical, process, physical, development (4+1 view)
   • Significance - communication, early analysis, reuse
   • Example mapping to development phases
6. 7 Marks
   bDistinguish between Function-Oriented Design and Object-Oriented Design. State the situations in which each approach is preferred.
   How to answer

   • Define Function-Oriented vs Object-Oriented Design
   • Distinguish on decomposition, data-function handling, diagrams used
   • Preferred situations for each approach
   • Examples
7. 7 Marks
   aStatic analysis and Dynamic analysis are complementary software quality techniques. Compare both approaches and mention the defects identified by each.
   How to answer

   • Define static analysis (without execution) vs dynamic analysis (with execution)
   • Compare on technique, stage, cost, coverage
   • Defects found by static - syntax, data flow, standards violations
   • Defects found by dynamic - functional failures, performance, memory leaks
8. 7 Marks
   bA software module accepts user input through an online form. Prepare suitable Black Box Test Cases to validate the input fields.
   How to answer

   • Identify typical online form fields - name, email, password, age, date
   • Apply black-box techniques - equivalence partitioning, boundary value
   • Prepare test case table with input, valid/invalid, expected result
   • Cover valid, invalid and edge cases
9. 7 Marks
   aUnit Testing, Integration Testing and System Testing are performed at different stages of software development. Compare these testing levels with suitable examples.
   How to answer

   • Define unit, integration and system testing levels
   • Compare objective, scope, tester, stage with examples
   • Give example for each level
   • Summary table of differences
10. 7 Marks
    bTest metrics help evaluate software quality. Discuss the importance of Test Metrics and Testing Tools in software testing.
    How to answer

    • Define test metrics and testing tools
    • Importance of metrics - progress, defect density, coverage
    • Role of tools - automation, management, performance
    • Examples of metrics and tools
11. 7 Marks
    aSoftware maintenance continues throughout the software life cycle. Classify the different types of software maintenance and explain the purpose of each.
    How to answer

    • Define software maintenance
    • Classify - corrective, adaptive, perfective, preventive
    • Purpose of each type with example
    • Maintenance challenges
12. 7 Marks
    bSoftware Configuration Management controls changes throughout software development. Explain the roles of Version Control, Change Control and Configuration Management.
    How to answer

    • Define Software Configuration Management
    • Role of version control - baselines, branches
    • Role of change control - request, approval process
    • Role of configuration audit and status accounting
13. 7 Marks
    aReverse Engineering and Re-engineering are widely used for maintaining legacy software. Compare these techniques with suitable examples.
    How to answer

    • Define reverse engineering vs re-engineering
    • Compare objectives, process, output
    • Examples - legacy code understanding vs migration
    • Benefits and limitations
14. 7 Marks
    bProject planning directly affects software quality and timely delivery. Discuss the activities involved in Project Planning, Risk Assessment and Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
    How to answer

    • Define project planning and its impact
    • Activities - estimation, scheduling, resource allocation
    • Risk assessment steps - identification, analysis, mitigation
    • SQA activities - standards, reviews, audits
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any two of the following:

    1. a)Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
    2. b)Requirement Traceability
    3. c)Design Metrics
    4. d)Software Process Customization
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from four options
    • Define concept, levels/components
    • Explain significance with example
    • Diagram/table where applicable