CONFIDENTIAL 1 CS/APR 2024/CS577

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

TEST 1

COURSE : SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – THEORIES AND

PRINCIPLES
COURSE CODE : CSC577
EXAMINATION : APR 2024
TIME : 90 MINUTES

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This examination paper consists of 4 printed pages

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NOTE: All of the scenarios in these questions are fictional.

QUESTION 1 (10 Marks)

A start-up company is planning to develop a new social media platform that emphasizes user
privacy and data security. The development team is diverse, with members working in different
time zones.

a) Choose the most suitable software process model for this project and justify your choice
with two reasons.
(2 marks)

b) Outline three critical stages of the chosen software process model that would be
particularly beneficial in managing the project's geographical diversity.
(3 marks)

c) Discuss one potential risk associated with the chosen software process model when
applied to a start-up environment and suggest a mitigation strategy.
(3 marks)

d) Explain how the chosen software process model can be adapted to incorporate user
feedback continuously.

(2 marks)

QUESTION 2 (5 Marks)

Compare and contrast the Agile and Waterfall software process models in the context of
developing a large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for a multinational
corporation.

a) List two advantages of using Agile over Waterfall for this scenario.

(2 marks)

b) List two advantages of using Waterfall over Agile for this scenario.

(2 marks)

c) Which model would you recommend and why?

(1 mark)

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QUESTION 3 (10 Marks)

Imagine you are the project manager for a software development project that requires
frequent updates and rapid prototyping.

a) Describe how you would structure the phases of development using the Spiral Model.

(4 marks)

b) Identify and explain two potential challenges you might face using this model in a rapidly
evolving tech industry.
(4 marks)

c) How would you ensure quality and reliability in each iteration of the prototype?
(2 marks)

QUESTION 4 (10 Marks)

You are tasked with developing a new ticket reservation system for a national railway
company. The system should handle both online and on-site ticket purchases. List two
advantages of using Agile over Waterfall for this scenario.

a) Identify and describe two functional requirements essential for the reservation system.

(4 marks)

b) Identify and describe two non-functional requirements that would be critical to the
system's success.
(4 marks)

c) Discuss how you would validate the identified requirements with stakeholders.

(2 marks)

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QUESTION 5 (5 Marks)

Consider a requirements specification document you have for an automated healthcare

management system. The document is detailed but lengthy.

a) What are the potential risks of having an overly detailed requirements document?
(2 marks)

b) Suggest two techniques to simplify the requirements documentation without losing

essential details.
(2 marks)

c) How would you ensure that all stakeholders understand and agree with the
requirements?
(1 marks)

QUESTION 6 (10 Marks)

For a new educational app that helps students learn programming through interactive
challenges, you are conducting requirement engineering.

a) List three techniques you would use to gather requirements from both students and
educators.
(3 marks)

b) Explain how you would use TWO of the techniques mentioned in a) to ensure
comprehensive requirement coverage.

(4 marks)

c) Discuss how to handle conflicting requirements from students and educators.

(3 marks)

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