B.Voc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Fifth Semester
Software Development
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define software engineering.
2. List out the three characteristics of software.
3. What are the different types of project estimation
techniques?
4. What are the different components of software risk?
5. What is coupling?
6. What is structured analysis?
7. What are the three categories for debugging approaches?
8. Define verification.
9. What is a CASE tool?
10. Define software reverse engineering.
Sub. Code
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Explain about Prototyping model with a neat
diagram.
Or
Explain about Spiral model.
12. Explain about the metrics for project size
estimation.
Or
Write a short note on COCOMO model.
13. Explain different types of Cohesion.
Or
Write short notes on Activity diagram.
14. What is Unit testing? Explain.
Or
Explain about System testing.
15. Explain the characteristics of software
maintenance.
Or
Explain the concept of Software Reuse.
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain in detail about the phases of waterfall model.
17. Explain the Software Requirement Specification in detail.
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18. Explain about the user interface design in detail.
19. Write a detailed note on software reliability.
20. Explain the activities involved in Software Reverse
Engineering.
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