241.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
( New Regulations )
December ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION - A (8 �5 = 40)
Answer any EIGHT questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Distinguish between a software product and a
software process.
2. Describe any three software product attributes.
3. Explain why the process of project planning is
an iterative one and why a plan must be
continually reviewed during a software project.
4. Write short notes on SQA plan.
5. What are the differences between requirements
definition and requirement specification ?
6. Write a short note on data dictionary.
7. How do object oriented design and structured
design differ ? What aspects of these two
design methods are the same ?
8. Write short notes on domain analysis.
9. Discuss the difference between verification and
validation and explain why validation is a
particularly difficult process ?
10. Define testing and explain the stages of testing
process.
SECTION - B (3 �20 = 60)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
11. What is software engineering project ? Explain
the waterfall model and spiral model.
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12. Explain the COCOMO for software cost
estimation.
13. Describe with an example, the three process
steps for transforming a dataflow diagram to
a structure chart.
14. Describe the characteristics of an object
oriented design, its advantages and explain
the typical activities performed during the object
oriented design process.
15. Write a detailed note on software
re-engineering
241. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
December ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION - A ( 8� 5=40)
Answer any EIGHT questions.
ALL questions carry equal marks.
1. What is software engineering ? How is it
different from other traditional engineering
branches?
2. Write short notes on CMM.
3. What is Statistical Quality Assurance? Explain.
4. Explain the formal technical reviews.
5. Describe any two techniques for developing
software prototypes.
6. Write a brief note on data flow design
principles.
7. Explain briefly about Domain Analysis.
8. Write a note on various testing strategies.
9. Discuss the unit and integration testing.
10. Discuss alpha and beta testing.
SECTION - B ( 3� 20= 60)
Answer any THREE questions.
ALL questions carry equal marks.
11. Explain how both waterfall model and the
prototyping model can be accommodated in the
spiral process model.
12. Briefly explain how algorithm cost model can
be used for estimating software cost.
13. Discuss in detail the various types of
requirements for engineering.
14. Write a detailed note on the various strategies
to identify element of a object model.
15. Discuss in detail about reverse engineering.
241. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION - A ( 8� 5=40)
Answer any EIGHT questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the objectives of software engineering?
2. Explain about metrics for quality.
3. Explain about software scope.
4. Name any five software reviews.
5. Distinguish between throw away prototyping and
evolutionary prototyping with suitable
examples.
6. Differentiate between coupling and cohesion.
7. Discuss in detail about metrics for object oriented
metrics.
8. Write a note on MOOD metric suite.
9. What are the different types of interface errors
that can occur and what are the general
guidelines for interface testing ?
10. Discuss the differences between verification and
validation and expalin why validation is a
particularly difficult process.
SECTION - B ( 3�20 = 60)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
11. What are incremental and evolutionary process
models ? Explain.
12. Briefly explain how algorithm cost model can be
used for estimating software cost.
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13. Discuss in detail the various steps of requirements
engineering.
14. Write a detailed note on the various strategies to
identify element of a object model.
15. Write a detailed note on CASE tools.
241. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
( New Regulations )
December ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION - A (8 � 5 = 40)
Answer any EIGHT questions.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
1. Explain the software engineering layers.
2. Describe the extended function print metrics.
3. Explain why the process of project planning is
an interactive one and why a plan must be
continually reviewed during a software project.
4. Describe the concept of software reliability.
5. Differentiate the requirements definition and
requirements specifications.
6. Write short notes on data dictionary.
7. Discuss in detail metrics for object oriented
system.
8. Write short notes on MOOD metric suite.
9. Write short notes on CASE repository.
10. Describe any two testing concepts.
SECTION - B (3 � 20 = 60)
Answer any THREE questions.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
11. Describe the steps for transforming a dataflow
diagram to a structure chart.
12. Write a detailed note on the various strategies
to identify element of an object model.
13. Explain the software re-engineering concept.
14. Explain the black box testing concept. How it is
differ from white box testing?
15. What are sequential and evolutionary process
model? Explain
241. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION � A (5 � 8 = 40)
Answer any FIVE questions.
ALL questions carry equal marks.
1. Distinguish between a software product and a
software process.
2. Describe any three software product attributes.
3. Discuss software scope.
4. Mention any four software reviews.
5. Write short notes on domain analysis.
6. Discuss the differences between verification and
validation and explain why validation is a
particularly difficult process.
7. Explain the various communication techniques.
8. Explain unit and integration testing.
9. Explain the transform and transaction mapping
concepts.
10. Write short notes on test case design and testing
methods.
SECTION � B (3 � 20 = 60)
Answer any THREE questions.
ALL questions carry equal marks.
11. What is software engineering project? Explain
the waterfall model and spiral model.
12. Explain COCOMO model with diagram.
13. Explain the cohesion and coupling concepts.
14. Explain the different metrics in object oriented
systems.
15. Write detailed notes on CASE tools.
Answer any EIGHT questions. (8 � 5 = 40)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. State the characteristics of software.
2. Explain the extended function point metrics.
3. Explain the various software resources.
4. Discuss the software quality assurance plan.
5. State the importance of documentation.
6. Enumerate the different data flow architectures.
7. Explain the activities of object oriented system design process.
8. Explain the impact of object oriented system programming on testing.
9. Explain the different types of integration testing.
10. Describe the software maintenance process.
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PART B
Answer any THREE questions (3� 20 = 60)
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Discuss the incremental and spiral models.
12. Explain the activities involved in formal technical reviews.
13. Explain the process of user interface design. List the guidelines for good user
interface.
14. Describe the activities in performing object oriented analysis and domain
analysis.
15. Describe the basis path testing with example.
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241. SOFTWARE ENEGINEERING
( New Regulations )
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION � A (8 � 5 = 40)
Answer any EIGHT questions.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
1. What are the objectives of Software
Engineering?
2. Explain about metrics of quality.
3. Explain why the process of Project Planning is
an interactive one and why a Plan must be
continually reviewed during a software project.
4. Mention any 4 software reviews.
5. Write short notes on SQA plan.
6. Give brief explanation about on data dictionary.
7. Explain the various communication techniques.
8. Explain any two testing concepts.
9. Explain the transform and transaction mapping
concepts.
10. Write short notes on operation oriented metrics.
SECTION � B (3 � 20 = 60)
Answer any THREE questions.
ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
11. What is Software Engineering Project? Explain
the software engineering layers.
12. Explain COCOMO model with diagram.
13. Write short notes on interface and procedural
design of real times systems.
14. Explain the cohesion and coupling concepts.
15. Write detailed notes on software re-engineering.
241: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 marks
SECTION-A
Answer any EIGHT questions
(8 � 5 = 40)
1. Describe the incremental model in detail.
2. Describe the various software characteristics.
3. Describe the different approaches handled for sizing problem.
4. Describe the different kinds of costs associated with quality.
5. Discuss he basic guidelines which are followed with FAST.
6. Describe the different types of requirements identified by QFD.
7. Describe the various views associated with UML.
8. How classes and objects are identified? Explain.
9. Discuss the various role of the repository in I-Case.
10. Describe the various testing objectives in detail.
SECTION-B
Answer any THREE questions
(3 � 20 = 60)
11. a) Describe the size oriented metrics in detail.
b) Describe the linear sequential model in detail.
12. a) Discuss the guidelines to be followed for formal technical reviews.
b) Discuss the steps of activities involved in statistical quality assurance.
13. a) Describe the different types of abstraction.
b) Discuss the various principles associated with analysis methods.
14. a) Describe the various OOD methods.
b) Describe the domain analysis process in detail.
15. a) Describe about �Black-Box Testing� in detail.
b) Describe about �Control structure Testing� in detail.
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241 � SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A
Answer any EIGHT questions. (8 � 5 = 40)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the software process.
2. Explain the factors that affect the software quality.
3. Explain the scope of the software.
4. Define: Reliability, availability.
5. What are the types of coupling?
6. Explain the characteristics of a good deign.
7. Distinguish between conventional and object oriented approach.
8. Explain the characteristics of object oriented matrices.
9. Describe the boundary value analysts.
10. Describe the boundary value Forward engineering.
PART B
Answer any THREE questions. (3 � 20 = 60)
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Briefly discuss the linear and formal methods of software development.
12. Explain the LOC and function point based project estimation.
13. Explain the transform and transaction mapping with example.
14. Discuss the object relationship and behavioural models.
15. Discuss the taxonomy of CASE tools. List its advantages and disadvantages.
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241 � SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A
Answer any EIGHT questions. (8 � 5 = 40)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the software process.
2. Explain the factors that affect the software quality.
3. Explain the scope of the software.
4. Define: Reliability, availability.
5. What are the types of coupling?
6. Explain the characteristics of a good deign.
7. Distinguish between conventional and object oriented approach.
8. Explain the characteristics of object oriented matrices.
9. Describe the boundary value analysts.
10. Describe the boundary value Forward engineering.
PART B
Answer any THREE questions. (3 � 20 = 60)
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Briefly discuss the linear and formal methods of software development.
12. Explain the LOC and function point based project estimation.
13. Explain the transform and transaction mapping with example.
14. Discuss the object relationship and behavioural models.
15. Discuss the taxonomy of CASE tools. List its advantages and disadvantages.
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241 � SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A
Answer any EIGHT questions. (8 � 5 = 40)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the software process.
2. Explain the factors that affect the software quality.
3. Explain the scope of the software.
4. Define: Reliability, availability.
5. What are the types of coupling?
6. Explain the characteristics of a good deign.
7. Distinguish between conventional and object oriented approach.
8. Explain the characteristics of object oriented matrices.
9. Describe the boundary value analysts.
10. Describe the boundary value Forward engineering.
PART B
Answer any THREE questions. (3 � 20 = 60)
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Briefly discuss the linear and formal methods of software development.
12. Explain the LOC and function point based project estimation.
13. Explain the transform and transaction mapping with example.
14. Discuss the object relationship and behavioural models.
15. Discuss the taxonomy of CASE tools. List its advantages and disadvantages.
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241 � SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A
Answer any EIGHT questions. (8 � 5 = 40)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the software process.
2. Explain the factors that affect the software quality.
3. Explain the scope of the software.
4. Define: Reliability, availability.
5. What are the types of coupling?
6. Explain the characteristics of a good deign.
7. Distinguish between conventional and object oriented approach.
8. Explain the characteristics of object oriented matrices.
9. Describe the boundary value analysts.
10. Describe the boundary value Forward engineering.
PART B
Answer any THREE questions. (3 � 20 = 60)
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Briefly discuss the linear and formal methods of software development.
12. Explain the LOC and function point based project estimation.
13. Explain the transform and transaction mapping with example.
14. Discuss the object relationship and behavioural models.
15. Discuss the taxonomy of CASE tools. List its advantages and disadvantages.
���������
Answer any EIGHT questions. (8 � 5 = 40)
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the software process.
2. Explain the factors that affect the software quality.
3. Explain the scope of the software.
4. Define: Reliability, availability.
5. What are the types of coupling?
6. Explain the characteristics of a good deign.
7. Distinguish between conventional and object oriented approach.
8. Explain the characteristics of object oriented matrices.
9. Describe the boundary value analysts.
10. Describe the boundary value Forward engineering.
PART B
Answer any THREE questions. (3 � 20 = 60)
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Briefly discuss the linear and formal methods of software development.
12. Explain the LOC and function point based project estimation.
13. Explain the transform and transaction mapping with example.
14. Discuss the object relationship and behavioural models.
15. Discuss the taxonomy of CASE tools. List its advantages and disadvantages

241: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
SECTION-A
Answer any EIGHT questions
(8�5=40)
1.
Describe the spiral model in detail.
2.
Categorize the generic phase of Software Engineering.
3.
Describe the contents of Review Summary Report.
4.
Classify and explain the various reusable software resources.
5.
Discuss the criteria which are followed to define an effective modular systems.
6.
Describe the contents of software requirement specification.
7.
Compare object oriented approaches with conventional approaches.
8.
How to specify attributes? Explain in detail.
9.
Describe about �Unit testing� in detail.
10.
Discuss the various testing principles in detail.
SECTION-B
Answer any THREE questions
(3�20=60)
11.
a )
Describe the function oriented metrics in detail.
b)
Describe the RAD model in detail.
12.
a)
Describe about �Cocomo Model� in detail.
b)
Discuss on �SQA Activities� in detail.
13.
a)
Describe the different types of coupling.
b)
Discuss on �Design Principles� in detail.
14.
a)
Classify and explain the various OOA methods.
b)
Describe about class - responsibility collaborator modeling.
15.
a)
Describe about �System Testing� in detail.
b)
Describe about �Basis Path Testing� in detail.
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