Software Engineering Examination 2012/13 - COMP7018, Exams of Software Engineering

Download Software Engineering Examination 2012/13 - COMP7018 and more Exams Software Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 of 4 CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ Semester 1 Examinations 2012/13 Module Title: Software Engineering Module Code: COMP7018 School: Science & Informatics Programme Title: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Development – Stage 3 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Development & Computer Networking – Stage 3 Programme Code: KSDEV_8_Y3 KDNET_8_Y3 External Examiner(s): Prof. Paul McKevitt Internal Examiner(s): Mr John O’Brien Instructions: Answer Question 1 and THREE other questions. Duration: 2 Hours Sitting: Winter 2012 Requirements for this examination: Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator. Page 2 of 4 Q1. (a) Define the term “software engineering”. [3 Marks] (b) Identify, and elaborate briefly on, five generic process framework activities that are applicable to all software processes. [10 Marks] (c) Elaborate on each of the following “realities” of building software that is ready to meet the challenges of the 21st. century: i. A concerted effort should be made to understand the problem before a software solution is developed. [3 Marks] ii. Design becomes a pivotal activity. [3 Marks] iii. Software should exhibit high quality. [3 Marks] iv. Software should be maintainable. [3 Marks] Q2. (a) In the context of software engineering work, what is agility? [6 Marks] (b) What is the significance of the “Manifesto for Agile Software Development”? [5 Marks] (c) Proponents of agile software development take care to emphasise the importance of “People factors”. As Cockburn and Highsmith state: “Agile development focuses on the talents and skills of individuals, moulding the process to specific people and teams.” A number of key traits must exist among the individuals on an effective agile team, namely: i. Competence; [2 Marks] ii. Common focus; [2 Marks] iii. Collaboration; [2 Marks] iv. Decision-making ability; [2 Marks] v. Fuzzy problem-solving ability; [2 Marks] vi. Mutual trust and respect; [2 Marks] vii. Self organisation. [2 Marks] Elaborate on each of the above-listed key traits.