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This document is an examination for a Bachelor of Information Technology degree. It contains 5 questions regarding software engineering topics. Question 1 has parts a-h asking about software processes, quality management, maintenance types, and project management challenges. Question 2 defines terms and differentiates design approaches. Question 3 discusses CASE tools, deliverables versus milestones, and ethics. Question 4 explains the People Capability Maturity Model. Question 5 involves conducting a feasibility study for a new software system.

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Bit 3102

This document is an examination for a Bachelor of Information Technology degree. It contains 5 questions regarding software engineering topics. Question 1 has parts a-h asking about software processes, quality management, maintenance types, and project management challenges. Question 2 defines terms and differentiates design approaches. Question 3 discusses CASE tools, deliverables versus milestones, and ethics. Question 4 explains the People Capability Maturity Model. Question 5 involves conducting a feasibility study for a new software system.

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2012/2013

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES


DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


VIRTUAL CAMPUS

UNIT CODE: BIT 3102 UNIT TITLE: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

OCTOBER 2013 SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY TIME: 2 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER

Question One – 30 Marks


a) Define the term software process as used in Software Engineering. (1 mark)
b) Describe any two process models that can be used in software Engineering.
(4 marks)
c) List and explain four important attributes which all software products should have.
(4 marks)
d) Explain the 4Ps of project management. (6 marks)
e) Explain the following software quality management activities. (6 marks)
(i) Quality assurance
(ii) Quality planning
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(iii) Quality control
f) Differentiate between perfective and adaptive maintenance. (2 marks)
g) Define the term Ergonomics and show its importance in software development.
(3 marks)
h) List and explain four challenges that make project management a difficult task in
software production. (4 marks)

Question Two - 20 marks


a) Define the following terms as used in Software Engineering. (8 marks)
i) Systems decommissioning
ii) Emergent Properties
iii) Non- functional requirements
ii) Architectural Design
b) Differentiate between a bottom-up design and a top-down design (2marks)
c) Discuss the human factors to consider in interface design. (10marks

Question Three- 20 Marks


a) ) Discuss the effects of introducing CASE tools in software development.
(6 marks)

b) What is the critical distinction between a deliverable and a milestone?


(2 marks)
c) State reasons as to why project scheduling is one of the most difficult tasks in
Software Engineering. (2 marks)
d) Discuss ethical and professional issues in Software Engineering. (8 marks)
e) Explain why legacy systems may be critical to the operation of a business.
(2 marks)

Question Four
a) Explain the people capability maturity model.(P-CMM) (2 marks)

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b) Explain the aims of the P-CMM as an effective framework for improving the
management of people in an organization. (3 marks)
c) Describe the P-CMM levels. (10marks)
d) State and explain five factors that should be taken into account while selecting staff
to work on a software development project. (5 marks)

Question Five – 20 Marks

a) The Managing Director of a distributor of computer accessories is convinced that a


new software system could help change the image of his company by the production
of new look invoices and reports for the customers. This is despite that there are
currently no substantial problems with the existing software. He calls you as the
Software Engineer to briefly analyze the system and produce a feasibility report.
Required
(i) What is a feasibility report? (1 mark)
(ii) Discuss how you would carry out the feasibility study. (8 marks)
(iii) Assuming the managing Director decided to proceed with the project,
discuss two methods of requirements elicitation you would use and give
reasons why they are appropriate. (2 marks)
(iv) List two recording techniques that can be used to analyze facts.
(2 marks)
b) Differentiate between alpha testing and beta testing. (2 marks)
c) List and explain five people involved in software inspections. (5 marks)

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