Software Engineering Exam for CIT Computer Applications Students, Exams of Software Engineering

Download Software Engineering Exam for CIT Computer Applications Students and more Exams Software Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Cork Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Applications – Stage 3 (NFQ – Level 8) March 2005 Software Engineering 1 (Time: 3 Hours) Instructions Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Examiners: Mr. J. O Brien Dr. D. Chambers Mr. E. A. Parslow Mr. P. O Connor Q1. (a) People working in software development organisations, generally, do not feel physically threatened by their environment. Therefore, ensuring the satisfaction of social, esteem, and self-realisation needs is critical from a management point of view. Discuss. [9 Marks] (b) Write a detailed note on the matrix organisation approach to software development team organisation. [5 Marks] (c) The workplace has important effects on employee performance and job satisfaction. There is a real and significant cost in failing to provide good working conditions. write a brief note on each of the following environmental factors, identified in a study by McCue in 1978: (i) Privacy. (ii) Outside awareness. (iii) Personalisation. [6 Marks] 2 Q2. (a) Describe, in detail, the software development effort estimation approach known as function point analysis. [8 marks] (b) Risk management focuses on preventing risks from becoming problems. Discuss, briefly. [6 Marks] (c) Project planning involves the scheduling of all activities such that constraints are satisfied and resource limits are not exceeded. Discuss, briefly. [6 Marks] Q3. (a) System architecture affects the performance, robustness, distributability, and maintainability of a system. The particular style and structure selected for an application may depend on non-functional system requirements. Write a note on the impact of the following non-functional requirements on system structure: (i) Performance. (ii) Security. (iii) Safety. (iv) Availability. (v) Maintainability. [10 Marks] (b) To work as a system, sub-systems must be controlled so that their services are delivered to the right place at the right time. Describe, in detail, the generic control style known as centralised control. [10 Marks]