Madurai Kamraj University (MKU) 2005 Post Graduate Diploma Computer Application SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - Question Paper

Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
PART A ans any 6 ques. (6 x five =30 marks)

1. According to Boehm, elaborate the skills most lacking in entry -level programmers?
2. elaborate the important management problems?
3. Write about staffing -level estimation.
4. discuss the cost estimation technique, expert judgement.
5. What is a transition table? discuss.
6. elaborate petri nets? discuss.
7. Explain: Aesthetics.
8. elaborate HIPO diagrams?
9. Explain: Unit testing.
10. elaborate the automated tool for s/w maintenance?

PART B ans any 4 ques. (4 x 10 =40 marks)

11. discuss the programming team structure in detail.
12. discuss COCOMo in detail.
13. discuss Gist.
14. discuss the design techniques in detail.
15. discuss in detail about coupling and cohesion.
16. discuss the managerial aspects of software maintenance in detail.

PART C ans any 2 ques. (2 x 15 =30 marks)

17. discuss the steps needed to plan a software project.
18. elaborate the major facts that influence the software cost? discuss.
19. discuss the steps needed in the implementation phase of software development.

Earning:   Approval pending.