Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) 2005 M.C.A c++, Java, HTML,soft. Engg., Graph theory, As/400, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - Question Paper

PART A - (5 x five = 25 marks)

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All ques. carry equal marks.

1. (a) elaborate the quality attributes that every software should possess? discuss them clearly. List any two objectives of software Engineering.

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(b) discuss the 3 levels of project complexity in detail bringing the important factors concerned with it. provide the classification of projects.

2. (a) Distinguish ranging from software engineering and hardware engineering. What is project planning? discuss.

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(b) elaborate the various kinds of prototypes? discuss them. What is meant by cost estimation? discuss.

3. (a) explain four GT paradigm for the software engineering with necessary diagram. discuss the salient features of it.

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(b) Clearly, discuss the various specification techniques that are used. Briefly compare them on any two factors.

4. (a) discuss the various criteria that are applied for valuation of languages.

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(b) Does prog languages has an impact on project planning, analysis design, coding, testing and maintenance? explain.

5. (a) define the testing strategy of a software through the spiral design. Mention its important features (any 2)

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(b) With neat diagram, discuss the building blocks in CASE. Bring out the need of software maintenance in brief.

PART B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

6. define the features that are to be concentrated for software project management. How to implement them? discuss. Briefly explain about software myths.

7. discuss the technique of modeling a system architecture. Specify the requirements for the identical. discuss the principles used for analysis.

8. provide an account on the concept of structured analysis, in detail. provide example. What is data modeling? discuss.

9. Discuss, in detail, about the design fundamentals that are involved in Data flow oriented design. Compare this with that of object oriented design (on any 3 features).

10. Assuming a real time system of your choice, explain the concepts. Analysis and design factors of the same, elaborately.

11. describe and discuss the terms:
Coding style and Coding efficiency. List and discuss the characteristics of a programming language.

Mention the features on which the programming languages are classified.

12. provide a detailed account on the debugging techniques on their classification and the methods involved. What is meant by software quality assurance? discuss.

13. elaborate the project management tools used? List them and discuss them, bringing their salient features. discuss the side effects that are caused due to software maintenance.

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