IT-604-B Software Engineering - May 2022 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss various phases in SDLC model with suitable diagram.
   How to answer

   • Define SDLC and its purpose
   • List phases: requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, maintenance
   • Brief description of each phase
   • Neat labelled SDLC diagram e.g. waterfall
2. 7 Marks
   bWhat is Software Crisis? What are the main reasons of software crisis?
   How to answer

   • Define software crisis
   • Symptoms: late delivery, over budget, poor quality
   • Main reasons: complexity, poor requirements, lack of planning, testing
   • Conclusion
3. 7 Marks
   aDifferentiate between unit testing and system testing.
   How to answer

   • Define unit testing and system testing
   • Comparison on basis: scope, level, who performs, timing
   • Present differences in tabular form
   • Example of each
4. Marks
   bWhat is Project Planning? Why is it important?
   How to answer

   • Define project planning
   • Objectives and activities in planning
   • Importance: scheduling, cost control, resource allocation
   • Effect on project success
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the different categories of software according to COCOMO estimation model?
   How to answer

   • Introduce COCOMO model
   • Three categories: organic, semidetached, embedded
   • Characteristics of each category
   • Size and complexity differences
6. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss briefly on software maintenance activities.
   How to answer

   • Define software maintenance
   • Types: corrective, adaptive, perfective, preventive
   • Brief description of activities
   • Importance of maintenance
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain architectural and procedural design for software.
   How to answer

   • Define software design levels
   • Architectural design: modules, control, data structure
   • Procedural design: algorithms, flow, pseudocode
   • Relation between the two
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is Re-engineering? Explain in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define re-engineering
   • Need for re-engineering legacy systems
   • Re-engineering process: reverse, restructuring, forward engineering
   • Advantages and challenges
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat do you mean by Coupling? Explain its types.
   How to answer

   • Define coupling
   • Explain coupling as measure of interdependence
   • List types: data, stamp, control, common, content
   • Example and ordering from low to high
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat is Boundary Value Analysis? Give two examples of boundary value testing.
    How to answer

    • Define boundary value analysis
    • Concept of testing at boundaries: min, min+1, max-1, max
    • Give two examples with test cases
    • Advantages of BVA
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain the use case diagram of ATM machine with neat diagram.
    How to answer

    • Introduce use case diagram elements: actors, use cases
    • Identify ATM actors: customer, bank
    • List use cases: withdraw, deposit, balance, PIN change
    • Draw neat labelled use case diagram
12. 7 Marks
    bList five desirable characteristics of a good SRS document.
    How to answer

    • Define SRS document
    • List five characteristics: correct, complete, consistent, unambiguous, verifiable
    • Brief explanation of each
    • Importance of good SRS
13. 7 Marks
    aDifferentiate between function oriented and object oriented software development.
    How to answer

    • Define function-oriented vs object-oriented approach
    • Compare focus, decomposition, data handling
    • Tabular differences with examples
    • Advantages of each
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat do you mean by FTR? Explain in detail.
    How to answer

    • Expand FTR: Formal Technical Review
    • Objectives and participants
    • Review process and guidelines
    • Benefits in defect removal
15. 14 Marks
    Write short note on any three:

    1. i)Verification and validation
    2. ii)Cohesion
    3. iii)Data dictionary
    4. iv)Software process
    5. v)Integration testing
    How to answer

    • Select any three topics from list
    • Define each term clearly
    • Explain key points with example
    • Mention importance in software engineering