Code No: R203105B R20 SET - 1

III B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December -2023

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Computer Science and Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT-I
1. a)1. Explain the different phases in the waterfall model in detail. [7M]
b) What is software cost estimation? Why is software cost estimation important? [7M]
Explain.
(OR)
2. a)1. Describe the code optimization techniques be used to reduce the size of a [7M]
software product.
b)1. How does the principle of maintainability affect the development and [7M]

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maintenance of software systems in conventional software engineering?
Explain
UNIT-II
3. 1.
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How does the closing phase of the software project management life cycle play [14M]
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a role in project evaluation and lessons learned? Explain
(OR)
4. 1. Explain some examples of programmatic artifacts used for automated testing, [14M]
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such as unit tests, integration tests, or regression tests.

UNIT-III
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5. a)1. What is a model-based software architecture (MBSA)? Explain how it differs [7M]
from traditional software architectures.
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b) With a neat diagram explain the software process workflow in detail. [7M]
(OR)
6. a) What criteria should be considered when setting up checkpoints in a process? [7M]
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b) What is the work breakdown structure? Explain different types of work [7M]
breakdown structure.
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UNIT-IV
7. With a neat diagram, explain the default roles in a software line of business [14M]
organization.
(OR)
8. Explain in detail about the metric automation and tailoring the process. [14M]
UNIT-V
9. What are the patterns for adopting and spreading Scrum? Explain the 5 phases [14M]
of Scrum methodology.
(OR)
10. What is the delivery pipeline process? Explain the various stages involved in [14M]
Devops pipeline.

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R203105A R20 SET - 2

III B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December -2023

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Computer Science and Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit

All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****

UNIT-I
1. a) List and explain the advantages and disadvantages of waterfall model. [7M]
b) Describe the common techniques for software cost estimation. [7M]
(OR)

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2. a)1. Explain the main considerations when trying to reduce the size of a software [7M]
product.
b)1. How does the principle of reusability impact conventional software [7M]

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engineering practices?
UNIT-II
pd
3. 1. Describe about how does the project execution phase ensure the timely [14M]
completion of software development?
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(OR)
4. How do code review tools and related artifacts facilitate collaboration and code [14M]
quality assurance in software development? Give example
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UNIT-III
5. a)1. List down thekey benefits of using a model-based approach for designing [7M]
Fa

software architectures.
b) Explain in detail about the iteration workflows in software project. [7M]
(OR)
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6. a) Why are checkpoints important in ensuring process compliance and progress? [7M]
b) What is planning guidelines in project management? Explain the different [7M]
Jn

stages of project planning.

UNIT-IV
7. Explain in detail about various project management issues in project [14M]
organization and responsibilities.
(OR)
8. Describe in detail about the life cycle expectation in project control. [14M]
UNIT-V
9. Describe in detail about the various patterns for adapting scrum. [14M]
(OR)
10. With a neat diagram explain the various components of Devops architecture. [14M]

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R203105B R20 SET - 3

III B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December -2023

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Computer Science and Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****

UNIT-I
1. a)1. Can the waterfall model be used in all types of software development projects? [7M]
Justify your answer.
b) List and explain the factors that can influence software cost estimation. [7M]
(OR)
2. a)1. How does dynamic linking and resource sharing help in reducing the size of a [7M]
software product? Explain

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b) [7M]
1. List and explain the key principles of conventional software engineering?
UNIT-II

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3. List and explain the key deliverables in each phase of the software project [14M]
management life cycle.
pd
(OR)
4. 1. Describe the various strategies for managing artifacts effectively throughout the [14M]
U
software development lifecycle.
UNIT-III
st

5. a)1. What are the challenges or limitations of adopting a model-based approach for [7M]
software architectures? Explain
Fa

b) Describe the purpose of a software process workflow in software project [7M]

management. What are the key activities in the initiation phase of a software
process workflow?
(OR)
tu

6. a) How do checkpoints help in identifying and resolving process bottlenecks? [7M]

Jn

b) What is cost and schedule estimation? Give example to explain the various [7M]
steps involved in estimating the cost.
UNIT-IV
7. With a neat diagram, explain the typical automation and tool components that [14M]
support the process workflows?
(OR)
8. Describe in detail about the pragmatic software metrics in project control. [14M]
UNIT-V
9. 2. How can an organization transition towards iterative and agile development? [14M]
What are the benefits of iterative development?
(OR)
10. 1. List down the benefits of using DevOps. What are the key principles of Agile [14M]
methodology in DevOps?

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R2031011 R20 SET - 43

III B. Tech I Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations, December -2023

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Computer Science and Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Answer any FIVE Questions ONE Question from Each unit

All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT-I
1. a)1. What is the waterfall model? Why is the waterfall model considered a [7M]
sequential process?
b) Discuss in detail about peer inspections in improving software economis. [7M]
(OR)
2. a)1. What is the role of compression algorithms in reducing software product size? [7M]
Explain

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b)1. How does the principle of abstraction apply to conventional software [7M]
engineering?
UNIT-II
3. 1.
at
Describe in detail about how the software project management life cycle
address resource allocation and management.
[14M]
pd
(OR)
4. Explain the different types of artifacts generated during the software project [14M]
U

management process.
UNIT-III
st

5. a)1. How do model-based software architectures facilitate modularity and [7M]

reusability in software development?
Fa

b)1. List and explain the considerations for managing team collaboration and [7M]
communication within a software project management workflow.
(OR)
6. a)1. Explain general status of plans, requirements and product across the major [7M]
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milestones.
b) Explain the planning balance throughout the life cycle. What is pragmatic [7M]
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planning in project management?

UNIT-IV
7. With a neat diagram, explain the round trip environment in project [14M]
environment.
(OR)
8. Give an overview of seven core metrics in managing modern process. [14M]
UNIT-V
9. 1. What is agile software development and how does it differ from traditional [14M]
development approaches?Explain the key practices and frameworks used in
agile software development.
(OR)
10. 1. What are some commonly used tools for continuous integration and [14M]
deployment in a tool stack? How can a tool stack help with project
management?
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