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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)

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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Software Engineering and Project Management

TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

*Bloom’s COs
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Define Software & Software Engineering. Why is it important. Explain L1 CO1 08
the Software Process in Software Engineering.

b Explain Waterfall and Incremental Development Process model with a L2 CO1 07

neat block diagram. List its benefits and problems.

c Write about the various types of specialized process models. L1 CO1 05

OR
Q.02 a What are the unique nature of software and web applications. L1 CO1 08

b Explain in brief along with diagrams – L2 CO1 07

1) Evolutionary process model
2) Concurrent process model
3) Spiral model

c L1 CO1 05
Write about the various software myths and how it all starts.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Illustrate requirement engineering process with a neat block diagram. L2 CO2 08

b What is requirement analysis. What are the various analysis rules of L1 CO2 07
thumb.
c Explain about the various data modeling concepts. L2 CO2 05

OR
Q.04 a L1 CO2 08
Write the steps of scenario based modeling. Explain each step in brief.
b Explain requirement elicitation and analysis process. L2 CO2 07

c Explain about the associations and dependencies in class based modeling. L2 CO2 05
Also write about the various analysis packages.

Module-3
Q. 05 a What is an agile process. Write about the agility and cost of change. L1 CO3 08

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b L1 CO3 07
Write the names of the principles that guide each framework activity.
c L1 CO3 05
What are the principles that guide the software process.
OR
Q. 06 a What is Extreme Programming(XP) and Industrial XP(IXP). L1 CO3 08

b Explain about the construction principles in detail. L2 CO3 07

c Write about the other agile process models. L1 CO3 05

Module-4
Q. 07 a What is project management. What is the importance of project L1 CO4 08
management.

b What are the different activities covered by software project L1 CO4 07

management.

c Write about traditional versus modern project management practices. L1 CO4 05

OR
Q. 08 a What is project management life cycle. Describe each phase of it in L1 CO4 08
detail.

b Define project success and failure. L1 CO4 07

c L1 CO4 05
Write about some ways of categorizing software projects.

Module-5
Q. 09 a Define software quality. Write about the place of software quality in L1 CO5 08
project management.

b L4 CO5 07
Compare product versus process quality management.
c L1 CO5 05
What are the various techniques to enhance software quality.
OR
Q. 10 a What is software quality testing. Define software reliability in detail. L1 CO5 08

b Define quality plans. Write various steps and aspects of it. L1 CO5 07

c Write about the different process capability models. L1 CO5 05

*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)
USN

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Software Engineering & Project Management
TIME:03Hours Max.Marks:100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

*Bloom’s COs
Module-1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Define Software Engineering. Explain Software code of L2 CO1 (08 Marks)
Ethics.
b Explain the key challenges of Software Engineering. L2 CO1 (08 Marks)

c Define i) Feasibility study ii) Functional Requirement. L1 CO1 (04 Marks)

OR
Q.02 a Illustrate the Waterfall Model. L2 CO1 (08 Marks)
b Explain the Requirement Elicitation and Analysis Process. L2 CO1 (08 Marks)
c Discuss the fundamental activities of Software Engineering. L2 CO1 (04 Marks)

Module-2
Q.03 a Discuss the importance of Requirement Engineering and list the L2 CO2 (10 Marks)
Tasks involved in it.
b Explain the activities and steps involved in Negotiation L2 CO2 (10 Marks)
Software Requirements.
OR
Q.04 a Why Requirement Elicitation is difficult? Discuss the L2 CO2 (10 Marks)
Problems in Requirement Elicitation.
b Illustrate the UML models that supplement the use cases. L2 CO2 (10 Marks)

Module-3
Q.05 a Discuss in detail of agile process model. L2 CO3 (08 Marks)
b Elaborate the framework activity of Agile model. L2 CO3 (08 Marks)
c Infer the toolset of agile process. L2 CO3 (04 Marks)
OR
Q.06 a Define agility. Explain the core Principles of Agile process. L2 CO3 (08 Marks)
b Summarize the Extreme Programming(XP) of Agility. L2 CO3 (08 Marks)
c Briefly explain the Software Engineering Knowledge. L1 CO3 (04 Marks)
Module-4
Q.07 a Define the Project. Discuss the importance of Project L2 CO4 (08 Marks)
Management.
b Illustrate the Project Management life cycle. L2 CO4 (08 Marks)
c Interpret the Contract Management in Project Management. L3 CO4 (04 Marks)
OR

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Q.08 a Differentiate between Traditional Vs Modern Project L2 CO4 (08 Marks)
Management Practices.
b Explain different ways of categorizing Software project. L2 CO4 (08 Marks)
c Infer the Methods of Project Management. L2 CO4 (04 Marks)
Module-5
Q.09 a Interpret the Importance of Software Quality in Software L2 CO5 (08 Marks)
Planning.
b List and Explain the Techniques to enhance Software Quality L2 CO5 (08 Marks)
and Software Reliability.
c Write the Sequencing and Scheduling Algorithm. L1 CO5 (04 Marks)
OR
Q.10 a Define ISO 9126. List and Explain its characteristics. L2 CO5 (08 Marks)
b Explain the Following L2 CO5 (08 Marks)
i)Quality Management. ii) Quality plan
c Compare Product Quality and Process Quality. L2 CO5 (04 Marks)

*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicates as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the Cos and Pos
to be attained by every bit of questions.

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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)
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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

*Bloom’s COs
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Explain the different software application domains. L2 CO1 10

b Explain the different attributes are encountered in the vast majority of L2 CO1 10
WebApps.

OR
Q.02 a Describe the five activities that a generic process framework for software L2 CO1 10
engineering encompasses.

b Compare and contrast Waterfall model and spiral model. L2 CO1 10

Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain the different tasks which Requirements Engineering L2 CO2 10
encompasses.

b Write the UML activity diagrams for eliciting requirements. L2 CO2 10

OR
Q.04 a Explain the different rules of thumb that should be followed when L2 CO2 10
creating the analysis model.

b With an example, describe the Class-Responsibility-Collaborator (CRC) L2 CO2 10

modeling.

Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain the key traits must exist among the people on an agile team and L2 CO3 10
the team itself.

b With a neat diagram, explain the Extreme Programming process. L2 CO3 10

OR
Q. 06 a Effective communication is among the most challenging activities L3 CO3 10
that you will confront. Justify this statement by discussing about the
principles that apply for communication within a software project

b Explain any two agile process models other than XP that have been L2 CO3 10
proposed

Module-4
Q. 07 a What are the characteristics of a project? How software projects are L2 CO4 10
different from other projects?

b Explain the different activities involved in project management. L2 CO4 10

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OR
Q. 08 a With relevant diagram, explain the activities covered by project L2 CO4 10
management.

b Write short notes on : L2 CO4 10

i) SMART objectives
ii) Management control with project control cycle.

Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain Product operation qualities, revision qualities and transition L2 CO5 10
qualities.

b Explain the six software quality characteristics identified by ISO-9126. L2 CO5 10

OR
Q. 10 a Explain the different levels of Capability process models. L2 CO5 10

b What are the advantages of carrying out Inspection? List the general L2 CO5 10
principles to be followed during inspection.

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Model Question Paper (CBCS Scheme)
SIXTH Semester B.E. Degree Examination
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Define process and explain generic process framework for software L2 10
engineering.
b Demonstrate the waterfall model spiral and model with real time example. L3 10

OR
Q.02 a Explain characteristics that differentiate WebApps from other software. L2 10

b Discuss the David Hooker’s seven principles of software engineering L2 10

practice.
Module-2

Q. 03 a Develop a UML use case diagram for home security function. L3 10

b Narrate the steps to be followed for building the requirement model. L2 10

OR
Q.04 a Explain the steps to be followed for validating requirements in detail. L2 10

b Draw the Swimlane diagram for access camera surveillance via the L2 10
Internet and explain its functions.
Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain Adaptive Software Development (ASD) Model with sketch. L2 10

b Narrate the core principles can be applied to the framework in all software L2 10
process.
OR
Q. 06 a Elucidate the concepts of extreme programming (XP) with its functional diagram L2 10
b What is design modelling? Explain design modelling principles. L2 7

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Module- Bloom’s
4 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q. 07 a Explain the software development life cycle with block diagram L2 10
b List the characteristics of projects and show the differences between Contract L2 10
management and project management
OR
Q. 08 a Discuss the ways of categorizing the software projects with real time L2 10
examples.
b Elucidate the concepts in activity planning in software project L3 10
management.
Module-
5
Q. 09 a Explain Quality Management Systems with Principles of BS EN ISO L1 10
9001:2000
b Explain Structured programming and clean-room software development. L2 10
OR
Q. 10 a Identify how Automation testing is preferred over manual testing, with L2 10
different tools used for Automation Testing.
b Explain the place of software quality in project planning L1 10

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21CS61
Model Question Paper-(CBCS Scheme)
USN

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

Module -1 Level COs Marks

Q.01 a
Define software engineering. Explain characteristics of software. L1 CO1 5

b With a neat diagram, explain the waterfall model of software

development process L2 CO1 10
c Explain Umbrella activities in software engineering development
process L1 CO1 5
OR
Q.02 a With a neat diagram, explain Bohem’s spiral model. List its advantage
and disadvantages L1 CO1 8

b Define process framework? Explain generic process framework

activities. L2 CO1 7
c Explain concurrent development models with a neat diagram
L1 CO1 5
Module-2
Q. 03 a Define requirement engineering. Explain major tasks of requirement
L1 CO2 7
engineering.
b Explain elements of analysis model with neat diagram.
L2 CO2 7
c Illustrate scenario based modeling with safe home surveillance
example. L3 CO2 6
OR
Q.04 a Explain requirement model with neat diagram.
L2 CO2 8

b Briefly explain data modeling.

L2 CO2 6
c Draw and explain class diagram for floor plan.
L1 CO2 6
Module-3
Q. 05 a What is agility? How does cost of change reduce from conventional
software development? Explain the principles of agile software L2 CO3 10
development.

b Explain in detail: a) Association and dependency

b) CRC modeling. L2 CO3 5
c Illustrate in detail about XP programming? How IXP incorporates new
practices to ensure project success. L3 CO3 5

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Q. 06 a Explain feature driven development with a neat diagram.
L2 CO3 8

b With a neat diagram explain adaptive software development

L2 CO3 5
c
Narrate the core principles can be applied to the framework in all software L3 CO3 7
process.
Module-4
Q. 07 a Why software project management is crucial in ensuring the success of
software development projects. L2 CO4 8

b What is contract management? How does it contribute to the successful

execution and delivery of software projects? L2 CO4 6

c Discuss the ways of categorizing the software projects with real time
examples L3 CO4 6
OR
Q. 08 a Explain with necessity block diagram how a project management life
cycle (PMC) drives a software development lifecycle. L2 CO4 8

b Elucidate the concepts in activity planning in software project

management L3 CO4 7

c List the different types of stakeholders responsible for successful

completion of software project. L3 CO4 5

Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain SEI capability maturity model (CMM).
L2 CO5 5

b Explain Structured programming and clean-room software

development. L2 CO5 8

c Explain Quality Management Systems with Principles of BS EN ISO

9001:2000 L2 CO5 7

OR
Q. 10 a Explain metrics used to check the reliability of software product,
L2 CO5 6

b Identify how Automation testing is preferred over manual testing, with

different tools used for Automation Testing. L2 CO5 8

c Explain the place of software quality in project planning

L2 CO5 6

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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)
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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject Title Software Engineering and Project Management
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

*Bloom’s COs
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a What is Software, Software Engineering? List the applications of CO1 L2 06M
software
b Discuss the umbrella of activities in software Engineering process CO1 L2 07M
c Demonstrate the Evolutionary model and Rapid Application model CO1 L2 07M
with diagram.
OR
Q.02 a Explain the use of a framework activity with neat diagram. CO1 L2 06M
b What do you mean by Component based development in software CO1 L2 07M
development process?
c Explain the Spiral model with diagram and write advantages and CO1 L2 07M
disadvantages.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain Domain Analysis with suitable diagram. CO2 L2 06M
b Explain the steps required to establish the groundwork CO2 L2 07M
for an understanding of software requirements.
c Explain the principles that guide the software engineering practice. CO2 L2 07M
OR
Q.04 a Explain XP Process with a neat diagram. CO2 L2 06M
b Define requirement engineering? Explain briefly the seven tasks of
CO2 L2 07M
requirement engineering.
c Discuss the various principles that guide the Deployment activity. CO2 L2 07M
Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain XP Process with a neat diagram. CO3 L2 06M
b Outline the various activities that are addressed by AUP during
CO3 L2 07M
each iteration.
c Explain the following with a neat diagram:
i. Adaptive Software Development Model
CO3 L2 07M
ii. Scrum Model

OR
Q. 06 a Discuss the six practices incorporated by IXP. CO3 L2 06M
b Discuss the principles that guide the software process. CO3 L2 07M
c Explain the Dynamic Systems Development Method
CO3 L2 07M
with a neat diagram.
Module-4
Q. 07 a With neat sketch illustrate software development activities CO4 L2 05M
recommended by ISO 12207

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b Explain different phases of Project management life cycle and CO4 L2 07M
software development life cycle.
c Explain the Project control life Cycle of Management control. CO4 L2 07M
OR
Q. 08 a Explain classification of software projects with suitable diagram CO4 L2 06M
b Illustrate some important differences between modern project CO4 L2 07M
management practices and traditional practices.
c List the activities involved in management and explain principal CO4 L2 07M
project management process.
Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain five maturity levels of SEI CMM. CO5 L2 06M
b Discuss V-Process model with suitable diagram. CO5 L2 07M
c Explain the McCall model based on eleven attributes of the CO5 L2 07M
software.
OR
Q. 10 a Discuss about ISO 9126. CO5 L2 06M
b Discuss about 12 attributes of McCall's model. CO5 L2 07M
c Explain Boehm's quality Model with suitable diagram. CO5 L2 07M

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