Osmania University (OU) 2008 M.Sc Computer Science Software Engineering - Question Paper

Faculty of Science
M.Sc I-Semester exam Nov./Dec 2008
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Paper -- 1.4 (Software Engineering)
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part -- A (Marks : eight X four = 32)
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1. discuss the Waterfall model.
2. discuss the Hierarchical team structure.
3. discuss algorithmic cost estimation technique.
4. elaborate the software cost factors?
5. What is Cohesion? elaborate the various cohesion available?
6. discuss the fundamental design concepts.
7. Write a short note on software errors.
8. Write a short note on CASE tools.


part -- B (Marks : four X 12 = 48)
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9. (a) Write a note on planning a Software Projects.

(OR)
(b) elaborate the quality and productivity factors?

10 (a) Write a note on formal specification techniques.

(OR)
(b) discuss the subsequent cost estimation techniques.
(i) Work breakdown structure.
(ii) Expert judgment.

11. (a) discuss the design techniques.

(OR)
(b) What is testing? discuss various testing methods.

12. (a) elaborate the software maintenance tools and techniques?

(OR)
(b) discuss Software reliability.

Earning:   Approval pending.