Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) 2007-6th Sem B.E Computer Science SOFTWARE ENGINEERING-ester Engineering , 07/ 08 - Question Paper

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Engineering Examination, Dec 07/Jan 08
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time: three hrs Max.Marks:100
Note: ans any 5 full ques.
1 a. discuss the term software engineering. elaborate the objectives of software
engineering (06 marks)
b. elaborate the essential attributes of a well-engineered software product? (04 marks)
c. With a neat diagram, discuss spiral model. How is it various from other process
models. (10 marks)

2 a. What is meant by system architecture modeling? For a simple intruder alaram
system draw the architecture model and discuss all the functional components.
(08 marks)
b. discuss why is it difficult to produce a complete and consistent set of requirements.
(06 marks)
c. Why is project planning an iterative activity? discuss the purpose of every part
in project plan. (06 marks)

3 a. define the notions of view-point that is used in a view point oriented analysis
Method. Suggest advantages and disadvantages of every view-point kind.(10 marks)
b. Develop an object model including a class hierarchy diagram, an aggregation
diagram and service usage diagram for library system. (10 marks)

4 a. Briefly discuss the importance of prototyping in the software process. define
Any 2 prototyping techniques with their merits and demerits. (10 marks)
b. define all the design attributes that will enhance system maintainability
(10marks)

5 a. provide the function oriented design for an ATM system. (06 marks)
b. What is the importance of software reliability? define equal step function
model and random step function model for reliability growth modelling(10 marks)

6 a. Write a set of guidelines for the designers of user guidance system.(10 marks)
b. discuss the subsequent testing strategies
i)Back to back testing.
ii)Stress testing
(10 marks)
7 a. Derive a set if test cases for the linear search routine using black box and structural
Testing methods. presume atleast 1 element is current in the array. (10 marks)
b. What is CASE? Write a note on classification of CASE. (10 marks)

8 Write notes on the following:
a. COCOMO
b. Clean room software development.
c. Defensive programming.
d. SEI capability maturity model (20 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.