B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
Sixth Semester
Information Technology
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(CBCS 2011 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define Software Engineering.
2. List the factors that influence Quality and Productivity.
3. Name any two software cost estimation techniques.
4. What is waterfall life cycle?
5. What are the umbrella activities for a software process?
6. State the merits of incremental model.
7. Write the drawbacks of spiral model.
8. List the process maturity levels of CMM.
9. What is the difference between the "Known Risks" and
"Predictable Risks"?
10. Define Software Quality.
Sub. Code
1BIT6C1
AFC-10695
2
Wk 6
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of size
measures.
Or
Explain the activities in software development.
12. Write a short note on software cost estimation
techniques.
Or
Explain in detail about Functional Modeling.
13. Illustrate the design concepts.
Or
Explicate the design steps of the transform
mapping.
14. What is Black box testing? Explain.
Or
List and explain the various testing strategies for
conventional software.
15. Illustrate the quality concepts in detail.
Or
Discuss the activities of SQA.
AFC-10695
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Draw and Explain the Phase Life Cycle Model.
17. Illustrate the steps involved in the prototyping.
18. Explicate the different phases involved in software
implementation.
19. Discuss the following testing mechanisms.
Stress testing
White box.
20. Give a brief account on formal technical reviews.
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