MAY 2011

Master of Computer Application (MCA) – Semester 3

MC0071 – Software Engineering– 4 Credits
(Book ID: B0808 & B0809)
Assignment Set – 1 (60 Marks)

Answer all Questions Each question carries TEN marks

Book ID: B0808

1. Choose a specific application and indicate a) the software application category into which it
fits b) the data content associated with the application and c) the information determinacy of
the application..

2. Explain the following concepts with respect to Software Reliability:

A) Software Reliability Metrics B) Programming for Reliability

3. Suggest six reasons why software reliability is important. Using an example, explain the
difficulties of describing what software reliability means.

Book ID: B0809

4. What are the essential skills and traits necessary for effective project managers in
successfully handling projects?

5. Which are the four phases of development according to Rational Unified Process?

6. Describe the Capability Maturity Model with suitable real time examples.
 MAY 2011
Master of Computer Application (MCA) – Semester 3
MC0071 – Software Engineering– 4 Credits
(Book ID: B0808 & B0809)
Assignment Set – 2 (60 Marks)

Answer all Questions Each question carries TEN marks

Book ID: B0808

1. Explain the following with respect to Configuration Management:
A) Change Management
B) Version and Release Management

2. What are the different stages of implementing a CMM?

3. Using examples describe how data flow diagram may be used to document a system
design. What are the advantages of using this type of design model?

Book ID: B0809

4. Describe the Classic Invalid assumptions with respect to Assessment of Process Life Cycle
Models.

5. Describe the concept of Software technology as a limited business tool.

6. Describe the round-trip problem solving approach.