University : Teerthanker Mahaveer University
College :Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Management And Computer Applications
Degree : PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
Subject : PCA104 Software Engineering
Semester : I Semester
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Software Engineering Question Paper :
PGDCA I SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2010-11
Course Code : PCA104
Paper ID: 0121101
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TMU PGDCA DBMS Question Paper
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (3×5=15)
a) Define software crisis. What are the possible solutions to the present software crisis-
b) What do you understand by Life Cycle Model of software development-
c) Discuss the term cohesion and coupling in context of software design-
d) What do you understand by alpha testing and beta testing-
e) Explain the structured approach to top-down and bottom-up design.
f) Define product and process in context of software engineering.
g) Distinguish between ‘Error’ and ‘Failure’
h) Compare ISO and SEI CMM models.
2. What do you understand by software development process- What problems might occur, if a software development organization does not use any specific development process- (12)
3. Perform a comparative study between Waterfall Model and Spiral Model.
4.a) Compare the Object-Oriented and Function–Oriented approaches to software design. (6)
b) Discuss the role of management in software development. (6)
5. Define the term risk in software development. What are the risk management activities that are performed- (12)
6.a) A software fails even after it has passed from acceptance testing. Do you agree- Justify. (6)
b) Explain the significance of bath tub curve of software reliability with the help of suitable diagram. (6)
7. Distinguish between software verification and software validation. When is each of these performed in software life cycle- Can one be used in place of the other- Justify your answer. (12)
8. Distinguish between (any two) (6×2=12)
a) Test Case and Test Suit
b) Top down and Bottom up Integration
c) Black-Box and White-Box Testing.
PGDCA I (First) Semester Examination 2012-13 :
Course Code : PCA104
Paper ID : 0801204
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70
Max Marks : 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer to 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Discuss software crisis.
b) Explain SRS.
c) Discuss object oriented design
d) Discuss validation and verification
e) Discuss unit testing
f) Discuss software maintenance
g) Discuss system testing
h) Discuss quality assurance.
2. Discuss different process models. Which process model is mostly used in industry now-a-days? (10)
3. Discuss behavioural and non behavioural requirements with examples. (10)
4. Discuss different types of software design concepts and principles. (10)
5. Define cohesion and coupling. Define when and where it is required. (10)
6. Discuss different approaches of software testing with an example of each. (10)
7. Define DFD with suitable example. (10)
8. Compare and contrast SEI-CMM with ISO. (10)
PGDCA I (First) Semester Examination 2013-14 :
Course Code : PCA104
Paper ID : 0801204
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70
Max Marks : 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer to 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Discuss software processes.
b) Define DFD with an example.
c) Discuss Function oriented design.
d) What is Validation Testing?
e) Discuss black-box testing approach.
f) What is Software Reliability?
g) Discuss prototype model.
h) Discuss SEI-CMM.
2. Define SDLC with suitable example. (10)
3. Discuss SRS with steps for constructing good SRS. (10)
4. Discuss Object Oriented Design with detailed example. (10)
5. Discuss different levels of testing. (10)
6. What do you mean by quality assurance? (10)
7. Discuss software maintenance processes and its types. (10)
8. Write short notes on any two of the following : (5+5)
a) Coupling
b) Cohesion
c) ISO-9001
PGDCA I (First) Semester Examination 2011-12 :
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Define the term software. Describe its various characteristics.
b) Discuss the prototype model of software development.
c) Differentiate between verification and validation.
d) Explain black-box and white-box testing.
e) Define the term risk in software development.
f) What is CMM? What are various maturity levels in CMM?
g) Distinguish between error and failure. Which of the two is detected by testing? Justify.
h) Explain Software Development Life Cycle. Discuss various activities in SDLC.
2. Explain how the use of software engineering principles helps to develop software products cost-effectively and timely? (10)
3. What are the major shortcomings of the interactive waterfall model? Name the life cycle models that overcome these shortcomings and how? (7+3)