Set No.

1
II B.Tech II Semester Model Examinations
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(Common to Computer Science &Engineering and Information Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Suggest two application domains where SEI Capability model is unlikely to be appropriate. Give
reasons why this is the case.
2. (a) Discuss about prototyping model. Explain it‘s merits and demerits.
(b) Illustrate on RAD process model.
3. (a) Define usecases. Explain their purpose.
(b) Discuss how sequence diagram add information to use case with an example.
4. (a) Define refactoring. Explain it’s intent. Also explain the advantages and disadvantages of it.
(b) Define design class. Describe their purpose. Explain different types of it.
5. State and explain various Object-Oriented Design concepts.
6. (a) The software analysis and design are constructive tasks, and software testing is considered to
be destructive from the point of view of developer. Discuss.
(b) Who will test the software, either developer or an independent test group? Discuss the
advantage and draw backs of each one.
7. (a) Present an argument against lines of code as a measure for software productivity. Will your
case hold up when dozens or hundreds of projects are considered? [8]
(b) The software used to control a photocopier requires 32,000 lines of C and 4200 lines of Small
talk. Estimate the number of function points for the software inside the copier.
8. (a) What is software quality control?
(b) Discuss the components of the cost of quality.
 Set No. 2
II B.Tech II Semester Model Examinations
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(Common to Computer Science &Engineering and Information Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss the major problems with the capability maturity model.
(b) Explain about capability assessment process. [8+8]
2. (a) Explain about “classic life cycle” model .
(b) What is linear sequential model? Discuss the problems encountered in it. [8+4+4]
3. Discuss an example of a type of system where social and political factors might strongly influence
the system requirements. Explain why these factors are important in your example. [16]
4. (a) Define refactoring. Explain it’s intent. Also explain the advantages and disadvantages of it.
(b) Define design class. Describe their purpose. Explain different types of it. [2+2+4+2+2+4]
5. (a) Discuss the Mandel’s user interface design principles that enable an interface to reduce the
user’s memory load.
(b) State and explain the different models that come into play when a user interface is to be
analyzed and designed. [8+8]
6. (a) The software analysis and design are constructive tasks, and software testing is considered to be
destructive from the point of view of developer. Discuss. [8]
(b) Who will test the software, either developer or an independent test group?
Discuss the advantage and draw backs of each one. [8]
7. (a) Discuss the relationship between lines of code and function points. [8]
(b) What is Object-Oriented metrics and how it is different from LOC and FP metrics? [8]
8. (a) Discuss in detail about software safety. [6]
(b) Discuss the ISO 9001:2000 standard. [10]
 Set No. 3
II B.Tech II Semester Model Examinations
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(Common to Computer Science &Engineering and Information Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What is software process assessment ? Describe it’s purpose. Why SPICE has been developed as
a standard for software process assessment. [3+3+10]
2. Recommend the life cycle model( waterfall or evolutionary ) for the following software systems.
a) Customer relations management
b) Supply chain management. [8+8]
3. Discuss various techniques for requirements elicitation and analysis. [16]
4. (a) What is software architecture? Why is it important?
(b) Define data design. Discuss about data design at architectural level.[5+3+2+6]
5. (a) Discuss about task elaboration and object elaboration in user interface design.
(b) What is a swim lane diagram? Explain with one example. [8+8]
6. (a) What is meant by software quality? Discuss clearly the McCall?s software quality factors. [10]
(b) Discuss about ISO 9126 Quality factors. [6]
7. (a) Discuss the seven principles of risk management which were identified by SEI. [10]
(b) Distinguish between generic risks and product specific risks. [6]
8. What is meant by SQA? Discuss in detail SQA activities. [16]
 Set No. 4
II B.Tech II Semester Model Examinations
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(Common to Computer Science &Engineering and Information Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss the major problems with the capability maturity model.
(b) Explain about capability assessment process. [8+8]
2. (a) Discuss how non-functional requirements arise.
(b) Explain the problems with non-functional requirements. [8+8]
3. What is a behavioural model? Discuss various types of behavioural models with examples for
each. [4+12]
4. (a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of modularization.
(b) Why should not we over modularize? How would you decompose a software solution to
obtain the best set of modules. [8+3+5 ]
5. (a) Discuss the Mandel’s user interface design principles that enable an interface to reduce the
user’s memory load.
(b) State and explain the different models that come into play when a user interface is to be
analyzed and designed. [8+8]
6. (a) Discuss the steps in Bottom-up integration.
(b) Bottom-up integration eliminates the need for complex stubs. Discuss.
(c) Regression testing is an important strategy for reducing “side effects”. Discuss. [6+6+4]
7. (a) Compute the function point value for a project with the following information domain
characteristics.
• Number of external inputs: 32
• Number of external outputs: 60
• Number of external inquires: 24
• Number of external interface files: 2
• Number of internal logical files: 8
• Assume that all complexity adjustment values are average.
(b) What is an indirect measure? And how are such measures common in software metrics
work? [8+8]
8. (a) Discuss in detail the defect amplification with reviews and without reviews.
(b) When will be the formal technical reviews are conducted? And what are its objectives?
[10+6]