IGNOU ‘Software Engineering’ Question Paper

CS – 70: INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Time: 3 hours                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 75

Note: Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any three questions from the rest.
1.  (a) List five differences between Spiral Model and Prototype Models

(b) What do you mean by Function Point Analysis? Mention at least four features of it.   (6)

(c) What do you mean VB Project Scheduling? Discuss the two  techniques used for the same with example.   (10)

(d)  Describe COCOMO Model   (4)

(e) Discuss the importance of Analysis and Design phase of SDLC.   (5)

2. (a)  Design an ERD for library management system. List the various  entities and the attributes used in it and describe how they are  related. Make necessary assumptions.   (10)

(b)  Discuss three salient features of Relational Databases. Give  example for each.   (5)

3.  (a)  Mention any five principles of S.E.   (5)

(b)  Explain the following terms with their purpose:    (10)

(i) Benchmark testing
(ii) Software library
(iii) 4GL
(iv) Debugger

4.  (a)  Differentiate between Coupling and Cohesion. List and explain  the types of both.   (10)

(b) Explain software crisis from programmer’s point of view.   (5)

5.  (a)  Explain the role of System Analyst. Mention any four attributes  of an effective System Analyst.   (7)

(b) What do you mean by project outsourcing? Give any two   applications where it can be implemented, with proper  description.   (8)