JNTUK B.Tech Software Engineering R23 Sub Imp Questions

• UNIT I - Introduction & Software Life Cycle Models
  • Explain the evolution of software engineering and discuss the notable changes in software development practices.
  • Compare and contrast Waterfall model with Spiral model. What are their advantages and limitations?
  • Describe the Agile development model and its principles. How does it differ from traditional models?
  • What is Rapid Application Development (RAD)? Explain its phases and when to use it.
  • Discuss the major challenges in computer system engineering and how software engineering addresses them.
  • Explain the exploratory style of software development with examples.
  • Compare different software life cycle models and discuss which model is best suited for different types of projects.
• UNIT II - Project Management & Requirements Analysis
  • Explain COCOMO model in detail. How is it used for software cost estimation?
  • What is Software Requirements Specification (SRS)? Discuss its structure and importance.
  • Compare formal system specification with algebraic specification. When would you use each?
  • Describe various software metrics used for project size estimation.
  • Explain risk management in software projects. How are risks identified, analyzed, and mitigated?
  • Discuss Halstead's software science metrics and their significance in software measurement.
  • What are the key responsibilities of a software project manager? How do they handle project complexities?
• UNIT III - Software Design & Agility
  • Explain cohesion and coupling in software design. How do they affect software quality?
  • Describe Extreme Programming (XP) and its core practices.
  • What are the characteristics of a good user interface? Explain the UI design methodology.
  • Compare different approaches to software design and their applications.
  • Explain the SA/SD methodology and the process of developing DFD models.
  • Discuss component-based GUI development and its advantages.
  • How does agility impact the cost of change in software development? Explain with examples.
• UNIT IV - Coding, Testing & Quality Management
  • Compare Black-box testing with White-box testing. When would you use each?
  • Explain software reliability and different approaches to achieve it.
  • Describe the SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and its levels.
  • What is Six Sigma in software quality management? How is it implemented?
  • Discuss various types of integration testing and their importance.
  • Explain smoke testing and its role in software testing.
  • Describe ISO 9000 standards and their application in software quality management.
• UNIT V - CASE Tools & Software Maintenance
  • Explain the architecture of a CASE environment and its components.
  • What is software reverse engineering? Discuss its importance in software maintenance.
  • Describe different software maintenance process models.
  • Explain software reuse and its implementation at the organizational level.
  • Discuss the characteristics of software maintenance and factors affecting maintenance cost.
  • What are second-generation CASE tools? How do they differ from first-generation tools?
  • Explain the basic issues in any reuse program and strategies to overcome them.