Software Engineering

The spiral model was originally proposed by

(i) IBM
(ii) Barry Boehm
(iii) Pressman
(iv) Royce

The term "Software Crisis" refers to

(i) Lack of programming languages
(ii) The inability to write the software efficiently
(iii) Difficulties in managing the software projects
(iv) Failure of hardware components

The incremental model is a result of combination of elements of which two models?

(i) Build and FIX model and waterfall model
(ii) Linear model and RAD model
(iii) Waterfall model and RAD model
(iv) linear model and Prototyping model

What was the main cause of the "Software Crisis"?

(i) Lack of programming languages
(ii) Inability to manage complex software projects effectively
(iii) Insufficient hardware resources
(iv) Overuse of automation

Which software development model emphasizes risk analysis at every phase?

(i) Waterfall model
(ii) Incremental model
(iii) Spiral model
(iv) Prototype model

Which SDLC model emphasizes iterative development?

(i) Waterfall Model
(ii) Spiral Model
(iii) Code-and-Fix Model
(iv) Prototyping

According to Brooks' "No Silver Bullet," what is the biggest challenge in software engineering?

(i) Hardware constraints
(ii) Lack of skilled developers
(iii) Essential complexity of software
(iv) Inadequate documentation

Which model is generally used for developing GUI of a System?

a) Spiral
b) Prototyping
c) Iterative waterfall
d) Evolutionary

What is the most popular model for student program?

(i) Waterfall model
(ii) Built-and-fix model
(iii) Spiral model
(iv) Rational unified model

The potential risks are best detected by

a) Spiral Model
b) Waterfall Model
c) Incremental Mod I
d) Prototyping Model

Which of the following states that work expands to fill the time available?

(i) CASE tool
(ii) Pricing to win
(iii) Parkinson's law
(iv) Expert judgment

Software is not considered to be collection of executable programming code, associated libraries and documentations.

(i) Statement is true
(ii) Software is only data structures with algorithms
(iii) Statement is false
(iv) Statement underestimates software

Explain in detail the classical waterfall model with help of a neat and labelled diagram.

What is waterfall model for software development? Explain the situation, in which the spiral model for software development should be preferred over waterfall model.

What is software engineering?

Comparisons between the Waterfall Model and Spiral Model in terms of different aspects.

What are the major characteristics of software that distinguish it from hardware?

Explain Software Development Life Cycles. Compare the Waterfall Model and Agile model of software development.

Define software myths. Describe the different types of software myths.

Discuss the software engineering process.

Explain waterfall model in detail with the help of diagram. State its advantage and also its limitations.

What is prototyping model? Explain the problems and advantages of prototyping in detail.

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the following personnels in the s/w development process:

(i) Project Manager
(ii) Project Leader
(iii) System Analyst
(iv) Developer

Explain any two of the risk management techniques with suitable examples. With a neat diagram, explain the different levels of CMM in detail.

What is Risk? Why Analysis is done?

Explain Agile process with its advantage. Explain any one Agile process model.

Write a short note on PERT charts. Explain when you should use PERT charts and when you should use Gantt charts while you are performing the duties of a project manager.

What are the risk management activities? Is it possible to prioritize the risks? Explain with suitable example.

Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) Software Reuse
b) Spiral model
c) Six Sigma
d) Verification and Validation

Explain the Agile Development Process in detail and their advantages.