CUSTOMER_CODE
SMUDE
DIVISION_CODE
SMUDE
EVENT_CODE
JAN2016
ASSESSMENT_CODE BT0092_JAN2016
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
72418
QUESTION_TEXT
Describe the role of a project manager. Explain all the project management activities.
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
Project Manager is overall responsible for the successful planning and
execution of a project. The title project manager is used not only for IT projects
but also used in different occupations that are based on production of a product
or service like construction industry, architecture as well.
[4 marks]
Following are major tasks of the project manager
• Planning
• Staffing (acquiring human resource)
• Execution (putting the plan into action)
• Monitoring the progress of the project…
Project Management Activities are:
[6 marks]
Project Management is composed of several different types of activities
such as:
Planning the work or objectives
Assessing and controlling risk (or Risk Management)
Estimating resources
Allocation of resources and assigning tasks
Organizing the work
Acquiring human resources (staffing):
Directing activities
Controlling project execution
Tracking and reporting progress
Forecasting future trends in the project
Quality Management:
Issues solving
Defect prevention
Project Closure meet
Controlling
Explain all the above points
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
72420
QUESTION_TEXT
Write short notes on the following:
a. Software configuration management
b.
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
Version control
Software Configuration Management (SCM)
[5 marks]
Software configuration management (SCM) is an umbrella activity that is
applied throughout the software process. Because change can occur at any
time, SCM (software configuration management) activities are developed to
(1) Identify change
(2) Control change
(3) Ensure that change is being properly implemented
(4) Report changes to others who may have an interest…
Version control combines procedures and tools to manage different versions
of configuration objects that are created during the software process. Clam
describes version control in the context of SCM as follows:
Configuration management allows a user to specify alternative configurations of
the software system through the selection of appropriate versions. This is
supported by associating attributes with each software version, and then
allowing a configuration to be specified [and constructed] by describing the set
of desired attributes. These "attributes" mentioned can be as simple as a
specific version number that is attached to each object or as complex as a
string of Boolean variables (switches) indicating specific types of functional
changes that have been applied to the system.
[5 marks]
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
72422
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain software reengineering process model.
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Software Reengineering Process Model
[ 10 marks]
Reengineering takes time; it costs significant amounts of money; and it
absorbs resources that might be otherwise occupied on immediate
concerns. For all of these reasons, reengineering is not accomplished in
a few months or even a few years. Reengineering of information systems
is an activity that will absorb information technology resources for many
years. That’s why every organization needs a pragmatic strategy for
software reengineering. A workable strategy is encompassed in a
reengineering process model. We’ll discuss the model later in this
section, but first, some basic principles. Reengineering is a rebuilding
activity, and we can better understand the reengineering of information
systems if we consider an analogous activity, the rebuilding of a house…
Six Activities of Software Reengineering Process are:
Inventory analysis
Document Restructuring
Reverse engineering
Code restructuring
Data restructuring
Forward engineering
Explain all the above points.
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
125843
QUESTION_TEXT
Define CASE. List and explain the various categories of CASE tools.
The term Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) is applied to software
products development that uses extensive software engineering principles and
these processes are implemented either partly or majorly through the
supporting software.
The CASE tools can be broadly categorized as follows
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•
Information Engineering supporting products
•
Structured diagramming supporting products
•
Structured development aids providing products
•
Application code generating products
(10 marks)
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
125844
QUESTION_TEXT
Briefly explain the various potential risk treatment categories.
Solution:
The various potential risk treatment categories are: (Brief explanation for
each is needed)
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EVALUATION
Avoidance
3 Marks
Reduction
3 Marks
Sharing
2 Marks
Retention
2 Marks
QUESTION_TYPE DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
125848
QUESTION_TEXT
What is software testing? Briefly explain the different types of software testing techniques
used.
Solution:
Software testing is the process of running through the application or a software product
with the intention of uncovering the errors. It is the mechanism by which one can ascertain
that the product meets its intended
specifications.
(2
Marks)
Types of software testing include: (Brief explanation for each needed)
Functional testing
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EVALUATION
Forced error testing
Compatibility testing
Performance testing
Scalability testing
Stress testing
Usability testing
Application testing
Marks)
(1 x 8 = 8