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

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Engineering Examination, June/July 08
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time: three hrs Max.Marks:100
Note: ans any 5 full ques.
1 a. What is software? elaborate the attributes of good software? (05 marks)
b. discuss the requirements engineering process with a neat block diagram (06 marks)
c. discuss Boehm’s spiral model with a neat diagram and compare it with prototyping
(09 marks)

2 a. discuss briefly the metrics for specifying non-functional requirements. (04 marks)
b. discuss the form based approach for specifying the system requirements. (06 marks)
c. discuss the use of view-point, service template and event scenarios in VORD method
suitable example. (10 marks)

3 a. discuss the state machine model of a simple microwave oven. (08 marks)
b. What is CASE Workbench? define the tools used in analysis and design of
workbench. (06 marks)
c. discuss any 2 rapid prototyping techniques. (06 marks)

4 a. Write an object and DFD model for an invoice processing system. (08 marks)
b. Draw and discuss the sequence diagram and state diagram for a typical weather
station. (12 marks)

5 a. define the principles of user interface design. (06 marks)
b. How is safety achieved in safety-critical software? discuss. (06 marks)
c. discuss the iterative process of hazard and risk analysis. (08 marks)

6 a. discuss the structure of a software test plan. (07 marks)
b. discuss the clean-room software development process with a neat diagram
(07 marks)
c. discuss the interface testing. (06 marks)

7 a. elaborate the possible software risks? discuss briefly the risk management system.
(10 marks)
b. discuss briefly the factors affecting software pricing and software engineering
productivity. (10 marks)

8 a. discuss software product metrics. (06 marks)
b. Write a note on legacy system. (06 marks)
c. discuss the re-engineering process with a neat diagram. (08 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.