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Software Engineering Assignment 1

The document outlines key concepts in software engineering, including definitions of software and software engineering, application domains, and common software myths. It details the layered technology of software engineering, the software process framework, and various process models. Additionally, it discusses requirements, requirement engineering, and the importance of requirement models and specifications.

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Software Engineering Assignment 1

The document outlines key concepts in software engineering, including definitions of software and software engineering, application domains, and common software myths. It details the layered technology of software engineering, the software process framework, and various process models. Additionally, it discusses requirements, requirement engineering, and the importance of requirement models and specifications.

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Software Engineering - Assignment 1

1. Define the following terms:


(1) Software
Software is:
1. Instructions (computer programs) that, when executed, provide desired features, functions, and
performance.
2. Data structures that enable the programs to adequately manipulate information.
3. Documentation that describes the operation and use of the programs.
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(2) Software Engineering


Software Engineering is defined by IEEE as:
1. The application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the development,
operation, and maintenance of software.
2. The study of approaches as in (1).
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2. Explain Software Application domains


Software Application Domains:
1. System Software
2. Application Software
3. Engineering/Scientific Software
4. Embedded Software
5. Product-Line Software
6. Web Applications (WebApps)
7. Artificial Intelligence Software (AI Software)
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3. Describe Software Myths in Detail


Software Myths:
1. Management Myths (e.g., 'Adding more programmers will speed up the project.')
2. Customer Myths (e.g., 'Software requirements can be changed easily because software is
flexible.')
3. Practitioner's Myths (e.g., 'Once we write the program and get it to work, our job is done.')
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4. Explain Software Engineering as a Layered Technology


Layers of Software Engineering:
1. A Quality Focus - The foundation for software engineering.
2. Process - The framework that holds the technology layers together.
3. Methods - Provide technical guidance for software development.
4. Tools - Automated or semi-automated support for software development.
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5. Explain the Software Process Framework with types of process flow


Software Process Framework Activities:
1. Communication
2. Planning
3. Modeling
4. Construction
5. Deployment

Process Flows:
1. Linear Process Model
2. Iterative Process Model
3. Evolutionary Process Model
4. Parallel Process Model
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6. List out process models and explain all process models in detail
Process Models:
1. Waterfall Model
2. V-Model
3. Incremental Process Model
4. RAD Model
5. Prototyping Model
6. Spiral Model
7. Concurrent Model
8. Agile Model
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7. What is a requirement? Explain understanding requirement engineering


Requirement:
A requirement is a condition or capability that must be met by a system to satisfy stakeholder needs.

Understanding Requirement Engineering:


1. Elicitation - Gathering requirements from stakeholders.
2. Analysis - Defining requirements clearly.
3. Specification - Documenting the requirements.
4. Validation - Ensuring the correctness of requirements.
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8. Explain Requirement Model


A requirement model represents how software must behave under different conditions. It includes:
- Functional requirements
- Non-functional requirements
- Constraints
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9. Explain Requirement Analysis Model


The Requirement Analysis Model helps in identifying, documenting, and validating system
requirements before development.
It includes:
1. Use Case Models
2. Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
3. Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD)
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10. Explain System Requirement Specification (SRS)


System Requirement Specification (SRS):
1. Introduction
2. Overall Description
3. Functional & Non-functional Requirements
4. Interface Requirements
5. System Features
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11. Short note on Software Elicitation


Software Requirement Elicitation:
It is the process of gathering requirements from stakeholders through:
1. Interviews
2. Questionnaires
3. Prototyping
4. Observation
5. Brainstorming
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