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

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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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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 L1 1 10
Define software engineering and explain its process.
b L2 1 10
With a neat diagram explain Prescriptive and Waterfall model.
OR
Q.02 a L2 1 10
Explain Software Myths with examples.
b L2 1 10
With a neat diagram explain Incremental process models and
Evolutionary process models.
Module-2
Q. 03 a L2 2 10
What are the nature of Software system and explain its characteristics.
b L2 2 10
How Requirement engineering it works explain in detail.
OR
Q.04 a L2 2 10
Explain three types of QFD with examples.
b L1 2 10
Explain scenario based model with example.
Module-3
Q. 05 a L2 3 10
Define Agile Process and explain agility principle.
b L2 3 10
With a Neat Diagram explain Extreme Programming (XP).
OR
Q. 06 a L2 3 10
Write a short note on Scrum and Crystal.
b L2 3 10
Explain Communication Practice principle.
Module-4
Q. 07 a L2 4 10
What is software project management explain project management life
cycle.
b L1 4 10
List and explain categorizing software projects.
OR
Q. 08 a Explain traditional v/s project management practices. L2 4 10

b How to assess Project Success and Failure in SPM. L2 4 10

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Q. 09 a Define software quality and explain place of software quality in project L2 5 10
management.

b L2 5 10
Explain capability process model and CMM key areas.
OR
Q. 10 a Explain product v/s process quality management. L2 5 10

b L1 5 10
Explain in detail the techniques to enhance software quality.
*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: 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 L2 CO1 10
the Software Process in Software Engineering.
b Demonstrate the waterfall model spiral and model with real time L2 CO1 10
example.
OR
Q.02 a Discuss the David Hooker’s seven principles of software engineering L2 CO1 10
practice

b Describe the five activities that a generic process framework for L2 CO1 10
software engineering encompasses.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain the different tasks which Requirements Engineering L2 CO2 10
encompasses.
b L2 CO2 10
Develop a UML use case diagram for home security function.
OR
Q.04 a Explain the activities and steps involved in Negotiation Software L2 CO2 10
Requirements.
b Write the UML activity diagrams for eliciting requirements. L2 CO2 10

Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain Adaptive Software Development (ASD) Model with sketch. L2 CO3 10
b Explain the key traits must exist among the people on an agile team L2 CO3 10
and the team itself.

OR
Q. 06 a Effective communication is among the most challenging activities that L3 CO3 10
you will confront. Justify this statement by discussing about the
principles that apply for communication within a software project
b Summarize the Extreme Programming(XP) of Agility L2 CO3 10
Module-4
Q. 07 a Illustrate the Project Management life cycle. L2 CO4 10

b Explain different ways of categorizing Software project. L2 CO4 10

OR
Q. 08 a Elucidate the concepts in activity planning in software project L2 CO4 10
management.

b Write short notes on : i) SMART objectives ii) Management control L2 CO4 10

with project control cycle.

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Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain Quality Management Systems with Principles of BS EN ISO L2 CO5 10
9001:2000

b List and Explain the Techniques to enhance Software Quality and L2 CO5 10
Software Reliability.

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

b Explain the Following i)Quality Management. ii) Quality plan L2 CO5 L2 CO5 10
(08 Marks) c Compare Product Quality and Process Quali

*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 and 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 Software has characteristics that are considerably different than those of L2 CO1 10
hardware. Justify. Also Explain various software myths.
b Briefly explain Concurrent models and Specialized Process Models. L2 CO1 10

OR
Q.02 a Explain the Incremental Development Process model with a neat L2 CO1 10
diagram. Also, mention the benefits of this model compared to the
waterfall model.

b Explain characteristics that differentiate WebApps from other software. L2 CO1 10

Module-2
Q. 03 a What are the basic guidelines for conducting a collaborative requirements L2 CO2 10
gathering meeting . Write a short note on negotiating and validating
requirements.

b Illustrate Scenario Based Modeling with Safe Home Surveillance L3 CO2 10

example.
OR
Q.04 a Explain Class-Responsibility-Collaborator (CRC) Modeling and data L2 CO2 10
modeling with an example
b How can you develop an effective use case? Develop a UML use case L3 CO2 10
diagram for home security function.
Module-3
Q. 05 a Elucidate the concepts of extreme programming (XP) with its functional L2 CO3 10
diagram
b Elucidate SCRUM process with a neat diagram L2 CO3 10
OR
Q. 06 a What is Agility? Explain Agility with the cost of change with Diagram. L2 CO3 10
Explain the Principles of Agile Software Development
b Describe briefly the design modeling principles that guide the respective L2 CO3 10
framework activity
Module-4
Q. 07 a With example explain different categories of Software Projects. L2 CO4 10
b Explain the procedure of setting objectives for successful completion of L2 CO4 10
software project.
OR
Q. 08 a Differentiate between project management life cycle and software L2 CO4 10
development life cycle and its phases
b What is the role of management in execution of software project L2 CO4 10
development? Explain the Difference between Traditional and Modern
Project Management.
Module-5

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Q. 09 a List the popular capability models to manage the quality of the Software L1 CO5 10
and write about SEI CMM with appropriate diagram.
b Explain the quality models: L2 CO5 10
1) Garvin’s Quality Dimensions
2) Mccall Model
3) Boehms Model

OR
Q. 10 a Identify how Automation testing is preferred over manual testing, with L1 CO5 10
different tools used for Automation Testing
b Explain Quality Management Systems with Principles of BS EN ISO L2 CO5 10
9001:2000
*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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