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Software Quality Engineering (KCA035) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Software Quality Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for MCA Semester 4, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:MCA
Semester:Semester 4
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Software Quality Engineering (KCA035) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
  • a
    How can the specification of a n on-functional requirement direc tly impact software reliability?
  • b
    Explain how defect rate and so ftware reliability are quantitati vely related. Support your answer with a simple example or formula
  • c
    Define Defect Density and mention one factor that can influence its value
  • d
    How does Fix Response Time impact customer satisfaction in supp ort-driven environments?
  • e
    State one limitation of using the Exponential Distribution for software reliability
  • f
    What are Software Re liability Growth Models ? Name one commonly used model
  • g
    State any two principles of Tota l Quality Management (TQM) as a pplied in software engineering
  • h
    What is the difference between quality planning and quality control in software development? i. Define a proof of correctness, and when is it used in software development? 5 K3 j. What is structural testing, and how is it different from functional testing?
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
  • a
    Explain Defect Prevention and its activities. Mention the st eps involved in Defect Prevention Techniques and Practices
  • b
    What is Defect Removal Effectiveness (DRE)? Explain its importa nce in software quality management. How does DRE vary across different development phases?
  • c
    Discuss the Rayleigh Reliability Model in detail. Include its a ssumptions, applicability, mathematical expre ssion, and relevance to projec t life cycle phases
  • d
    Compare and contrast any two so ftware quality standards or mode ls (e.g., ISO 9001, CMMI, Six Sigma). Discuss how each supports SQA processes a n d implementation
  • e
    Discuss the Evolutionary Nature of Verification and Validation. How does this concept influence the choice of testing strategies in agile and incremental development models?
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
  • a
    Discuss the role of documents a nd metrics in software quality a ssurance. How can documentation help in mainta ining software q uality througho ut the development lifecycle? Provide examples of important quality-re lated metrics that are commonly tracked
  • b
    Explain the concepts of Defect Prevention, Reduction, and Conta inment. How do these strategies differ, and what techniques can software de velopers use to implement each of these strategies effectively?
  • a
    Compare and contrast product quality metrics and in-process qua lity metrics. How do they complement each other in ensuring overall software quality?
  • b
    Discuss the role of Customer Pro blems Metric and Customer Satis faction Metrics in evaluating post-release product quality. How can these metrics drive continuous improvement in software products?
  • a
    Illustrate a real-world example where software quality assessme nt using hierarchical models has led to measurable improvement in a prod uct's performance or customer satisfaction
  • b
    Explain the modeling process in the context of software quality management. Why is modeling important, and how does it support decision-mak ing during software development?
  • a
    What is Statistical Quality Assurance (SQA)? How can statistical methods such as control charts or defect prediction models be applied to imp rove software quality?
  • b
    D e f i n e t h e c o n c e p t o f Z e r o D e f e ct Software. Is it achievable in r e a l - w o r l d software projects? Justify your answer with reasons and examples
  • a
    Explain the use and benefits of Static Testing Tools and Dynami c Testing Tools. Provide examples of each and describe how they complement each other in a complete testing process
  • b
    What are the key characteristics of modern software testing too ls? Discuss how these characteristics help in improving the accuracy, efficienc y, and maintainability of software testing

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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