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Software Engineering Question Bank

1. Explain SDLC in detail with a diagram. (ch3)

2. Write a short note on the Waterfall Model. (ch3)


3. Write a short note on Spiral Model. (ch3)

4. Write a short note on Prototype Model. (ch3)


5. What is an open System? Explain its characteristics (ch1)
6. Explain McCall’s quality factors. (ch2)
Key Factors:
Correctness (meets specified requirements)
Reliability (functions correctly under specific conditions)
Efficiency (optimized use of resources)
Integrity (prevents unauthorized access)
Usability (easy to use)
Define Software Engineering. Characteristics of Software

7. Define Software Engineering. Explain the Characteristics of Software. ch2


● Software Engineering: A structured approach to software development
involving principles, techniques, and tools for designing, building, and
maintaining software.
Characteristics of Software:
● Intangible (can't be physically touched)
● Complex (involves many elements)
● Flexible (can be modified)
● Requires maintenance (frequent updates and bug fixes)
8. Explain the characteristics of a system. (ch1)

9. Explain any four Umbrella Activities in Software Engineering.


Four Umbrella Activities in Software Engineering
● Risk management: Identifying and handling potential risks.
● Quality assurance: Ensuring the quality of the software.
● Configuration management: Tracking and managing changes in software.
● Project tracking and control: Monitoring progress and making adjustments.
● Principles of Software Engineering
10. What are the principles of software engineering? (ch2)
11. Explain the requirement Engineering tasks (ch4)
Requirement Engineering: The process of identifying, documenting, and
managing software requirements.
Tasks:
● Feasibility study
● Requirement gathering
● Requirement specification
● Requirement validation
● Types of Requirements

12. Explain the types of requirements. (ch4)


13. Describer MIS
MIS (Management Information System): A system used to collect, process, and
manage data to support decision-making within an organization.

14. Write a short note on V and V Model. (ch2)


Questions Appearing 4 Times

Explain spiral model in detail. – Set 1: Q2 (4 marks), Set 2: Q2 (4 marks), Set 3: Q2 (4 marks),
Set 4: Q2 (4 marks)
Differentiate between White Box and Black-Box testing. – Set 1: Q2 (4 marks), Set 2: Q2 (4
marks), Set 4: Q4 (4 marks)
What is SDLC? Describe its phases? – Set 1: Q2 (4 marks), Set 3: Q4 (4 marks), Set 4: Q2 (4
marks)
Discuss different fact-finding techniques. – Set 1: Q2 (4 marks), Set 2: Q2 (4 marks), Set 3:
Q4 (4 marks)
Define software maintenance. Explain types of software maintenance. – Set 1: Q2 (4
marks), Set 3: Q2 (4 marks), Set 4: Q2 (4 marks)
Draw decision table for the case: A company gives discount on the purchase of goods
depending on the sales and duration of payment. – Set 1: Q3 (4 marks), Set 2: Q3 (4 marks),
Set 3: Q3 (4 marks), Set 4: Q3 (4 marks)

Questions Appearing 3 Times

Define an Entity. – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 2: Q1 (2 marks), Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)


State the principles of software testing. – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 2: Q1 (2 marks), Set 3: Q1
(2 marks)
What is SRS? – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 2: Q1 (2 marks), Set 4: Q1 (2 marks)
What is prototype? – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 3: Q1 (2 marks), Set 4: Q1 (2 marks)
Draw ER-Diagram for a specific system (e.g., “Hotel Management System,” “College
Admission System”). – Set 1: Q3 (4 marks), Set 2: Q3 (4 marks), Set 3: Q3 (4 marks)
Explain elements of Data Flow Diagrams. – Set 2: Q4 (4 marks), Set 3: Q4 (4 marks), Set 4:
Q4 (4 marks)

Questions Appearing 2 Times

What is feasibility study? – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 4: Q1 (2 marks)


What is system? – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 2: Q1 (2 marks)
Define RAD. – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 2: Q1 (2 marks)
What is pseudocode? – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks), Set 2: Q1 (2 marks)
State advantages of Waterfall model. – Set 2: Q1 (2 marks), Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)
Define unit testing. – Set 3: Q1 (2 marks), Set 4: Q1 (2 marks)
Define software process and software product. Distinguish between them. – Set 3: Q2 (4
marks), Set 4: Q2 (4 marks)
Define module. Explain types of modules. – Set 3: Q3 (4 marks), Set 4: Q3 (4 marks)
Material is issued to the department... Draw decision tree for this case. – Set 2: Q4 (4
marks), Set 3: Q4 (4 marks)
Design a screen layout for employee's salary slip. – Set 1: Q3 (4 marks), Set 2: Q3 (4 marks)
Questions Appearing 1 Time

Define Economical feasibility. – Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)


What is system analyst? – Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)
Define data dictionary. – Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)
Define open and closed system. – Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)
What is module? – Set 3: Q1 (2 marks)
Explain various types of systems. – Set 2: Q2 (4 marks)
Explain different McCall’s quality factors. – Set 2: Q2 (4 marks)
Explain fact-finding methods in brief. – Set 1: Q2 (4 marks)
Define software reengineering. – Set 1: Q1 (2 marks)
State advantages of Waterfall model. – Set 2: Q1 (2 marks)
State any two types of coupling. – Set 2: Q1 (2 marks)
Identify all entities of online shopping system. – Set 2: Q4 (4 marks)
Draw context level diagrams for online shopping system. – Set 2: Q4 (4 marks)
Draw first level DFD for Hospital Management System. – Set 3: Q2 (4 marks)
Draw first level DFD for Online Food order system. – Set 4: Q2 (4 marks)
Differentiate between forward and reverse engineering. – Set 3: Q4 (4 marks)
What is Data Flow Diagram? Explain its advantages & disadvantages. – Set 3: Q4 (4 marks)
Design a screen layout for employee's profile. – Set 4: Q4 (4 marks)

Write short notes on any two of the following: (3 Marks Each)

System Testing – Set 4: Q5 (3 marks)


McCall’s quality factors – Set 4: Q5 (3 marks)
Structured Chart – Set 3: Q5 (3 marks)
Requirement Gathering – Set 3: Q5 (3 marks)
Types of Cohesion – Set 2: Q5 (3 marks)
Validation and Verification Testing – Set 2: Q5 (3 marks)

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