Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2006-8th Sem B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering , , CS 804(C) SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE - Question Paper

B.Tech Degree VIII Semester Examination, May 2006
CS 804(C) SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE

Time: three Hours Maximum Marks: 100

I a) What is software architecture? elaborate the design levels of a software? [Marks 10]
b) discuss the necessity of having software architecture at design level? [Marks 10]
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II Explain the various architectural styles used in the design stage of software. [Marks 20]

III a) discuss the layered architecture of a multidatabase system. [Marks 10]
b) Write notes on virtual repository. [Marks 10]
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IV Explain the integration tools available in software development. [Marks 20]

V a) discuss the functional dimensions considered in a design space. [Marks 10]
b) discuss the rules for designing a user interface. [Marks 10]
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VI a) With the help of a sample system discuss how a design space can be applied. [Marks 10]
b) discuss how a design space is prepared. [Marks 10]

VII a) What do you mean by formalizing software architecture? elaborate the various approaches used for this? [Marks 10]
b) discuss how pipe and filter architectural style is formalized. [Marks 10]
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VIII Explain the basic requirements of a language to be used for architectural description. [Marks 10]

IX a) discuss the important features of UNICON. [Marks 10]
b) explain the main problems in a general purpose architectural tool. [Marks 10]
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X What are the various steps in defining a style? discuss any 2 architectural styles. [Marks 20]


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