Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Distance Learning Programmes Division

First Semester 2008-2009

Mid-Semester Test
(EC-1 Regular)

Course No. : IS ZC424
Course Title : SOFTWARE FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Nature of Exam : Closed Book
Weightage : 40%
Duration : 2 Hours
Date of Exam : 03/08/2008 (FN)
Note:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
3. Mobile phones and computers of any kind should not be brought inside the examination hall.
4. Use of any unfair means will result in severe disciplinary action.

Q.1 Explain the challenges and critical aspects of software development process for
embedded system contrasting with conventional software development processes.
Explain with suitable examples. [10]

Q.2 What are the three primary kinds of association in the UML? Explain with suitable
examples and diagrammatic representation. What is the semantic difference
between them? [10]

Q.3 What is task architecture model of a system? Explain various tasks structuring
criterion in brief. [10]

Q.4 Identify and represent the timing constraints in the following air-defense systems
by means of a state machine diagram. Classify each constraint into either
performance or behavioral constraint.

System Definition: Every incoming missile must be detected within 0.2 sec of its
entering of the radar coverage area. The intercept missile should be engaged within
5 sec of detection of the target missile. The intercept missile should be fired after
0.1 sec of its engagement but no later than 1 sec. [10]



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No. of Pages = 1
No. of Questions = 4