B.TechSemester 62021-22Software EngineeringKCS601

Software Engineering (KCS601) - AKTU Question Paper 2021-22

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This is the official AKTU Software Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 6, academic session 2021-22. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 6
Session:2021-22
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Software Engineering (KCS601) — extracted question text

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2*10 = 20
  • a
    Enlist characteristics of software. 1
  • c
    Define software crisis. 2
  • d
    Compare ISO 9000 and SEI-CMM. 2
  • e
    Examine methods of finding c yclomatic complexity with example. 3
  • f
    Explain Functi on oriented Design. 3
  • g
    List the points of differen ces between Verification and Validation. 4
  • h
    What are stub and driver? 4 (i) Differentiate between adaptive and corrective maintenance? 5 (j) List the points of differen ces between software Re-engineer ing and Reverse engineering
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10*3 = 30
  • a
    Explain prototyping model of S D L C . W h a t a r e i t s a d v a n t a g e s over conventional model? Explain with diagram
  • b
    Create a level-2 DFD of the Smart College Campus. 2
  • c
    Differentiate between the features of Top-down and Bottom-u p approaches of software design along with its advantages and disadvantages
  • d
    What is regression testing? Discuss the process of test cas e prioritization in regression testing?
  • e
    Why is Software maintenance required? Explain types of maintenances with examples
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10*1 = 10
  • a
    Discuss Spiral Model for Software development life cycle an d highlight the Risk analysis in this context
  • b
    What is the need of SDLC? Discuss evolutionary development model in detail with the help of diagram
  • a
    Discuss about decision tables and its components. Create a decision table. for the following scenario; a bookstore gets a trade dis count of individuals, 5% allowed on orde rs of 6-19 copies per book title ; 10% on orders for 20-49 copies per book title; 15% on orders for 50 copies or more per book title
  • b
    Discuss the importance of software specification Document. And also explain the typical IEEE format of SRS document
  • a
    With the help of example illustratethe concept of modularit y and discuss why is “Low coupling –H igh cohesion is better for good software” along with the concept of functional independence
  • b
    What are the various software design strategies? Analyze th e points of difference between Function Oriented Design and Object-Oriented Design
  • a
    Explain Halstead software me trics in detail and mention what do you understand by token count?
  • b
    Discuss the differences between black box and white box testing and explain how these techniques can be used simultaneously to test a system
  • a
    Explain Risk management in de tail. Also discuss the points that differentiate project risk from technical risk
  • b
    What is cost analysis in c ontext of software? Explain COCOMO model with the help of schematic diagram

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