Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2007 M.C.A software - Question Paper

software
Day and Date: Thursday, 23-11-2006 Total Marks: 100
Time: 10.00p.m. To 1.00p.m.

Instructions:

Instructions:
1) Solve any 3 ques. from SECTION-1
2) Solve any 3 ques. from SECTION-2
3) Figures to right shows full marks

SECTION-1


Q.1
a) Discuss the need for an engineering approach to software development. [Marks 8]

b) What is software metric? discuss any 1 detail. [Marks 8]

Q.2.
a) discuss software development process in detail. [Marks 8]

b) Which are the various fault estimation techniques used in S/W engineering discuss any 1 detail. [Marks 8]


Q.3
a) Discuss the desirable features of good SRS. [Marks 8]

b) Explain design principles used in function-oriented design. [Marks 8]

Q.4 Write a short notes on (any three): [Marks 18]

a) Software configuration management process
b) Cohesion and coupling
c) Risk management
d) Customer communication

SECTION-2

Q. 6)
a) discuss best programming practice used in coding. [Marks 8]

b) explain project management CMM along with goals.[Marks 8]



Q.6)
a) What is basis path testing? discuss it with suitable block diagram. [Marks 8]

b) discuss in detail black box testing. [Marks 8]

Q.7)
a) Explain tracking in details. [Marks 8]

b) Explain activity level analysis using SPC. [Marks 8]

Q.8) Write a short notes on (any three): [Marks 18]

a) O-O design
b) Software quality assurance
c) Milestone analysis
d) SEPG support of projects

Earning:   Approval pending.