DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.C.A./M.C.A. (Lateral) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
Fifth Semester
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(2005 to 2010 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions only.
All questions carry equal marks.
20 100)
1. With examples, explain the different categories of
software project size.
Write short notes on
Product Complexity and
Problems of Poor Planning.
2. Explain the waterfall and spiral process models in
detail. Also list down the merits and demerits of
each.
With a neat diagram, explain the hierarchical team
structure.
3. Narrate on Structured Analysis.
What is an SRS? What are the elements addressed
by an SRS? Explain.
Sub. Code
52
DE-2761
WSS
2
4. Explain the various factors which influence the
software cost.
Discuss the software quality attributes defined by
ISO 9126.
5. Elaborately discuss the procedure to manage the
risks involved in software development.
Write a note on requirements elicitation techniques.

6. Write an essay on design fundamentals.
How do coupling and cohesion help us in designing
an effective module?
7. Write notes on x 5 20)
Unit Testing
Big Hang Approach
Debugging
Acceptance Testing.
8. Explain the black box testing techniques in detail.

What is cyclomatic complexity? What are the
different ways to calculate the same? Explain with
example.
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