Software Quality Management Nov/Dec 2007

M.C.A. Degree Examination,Nov/Dec 2007
          Elective
MC 1627 - SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT
  (Regulation-2005)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
PART - A

1. What are the basic objectives of conducting assessment ?
2. Write down the goals of Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
3. What will happen if we don't have configuration management in a common project done by many persons ?
4. What are the ground rules for SCM audits?
5. Why inspections are conducted?
6. Give definitions for (a) Policy (b) Standard.
7. List the 7 Basic types of software tests.
8. What are the classes of quality measures ?
9. What is Defect Removal Efficiency ?
10. What are Quality Goals ?

PART - B

11.(a).(i). Explain the assessment principles involved in software assessment.(8)
11.(a).(11). Explain in detail the assessment process.(8)
(Or)
11.(b).(i). Explain the roles of SQA in developing a quality product.(10)
11.(b).(ii). List out all the SQA tasks performed throughout software development life cycle.(6)

12.(a). Explain the various SCM tasks involved in the following Phases of SDLC.(16)
(Or)
12.(b). Explain in detail basic SCM functions.(16)

13.(a).(i). Explain how inspections are conducted.
13.(a).(ii). Write the benefits of inspections.
(Or)
13.(b). How can we establish Software standards in developing a project?(16)

14.(a). How can you generate the test cases in test development process? Explain.(16)
(Or)
14.(b). Explain the various quality measures invloved in software development.(16)

15.(a).(i). Prepare a quality plan for an Online shopping cart application.(8)
15.(a).(ii). Explain the "Error Cause strategies" and "Cause analysis" Principles involved in defect prevention.(8)
(Or)
15.(b). How will you handle the resistence in sotware process change in the development process ? Explain. (16)