Very Important Questions - Software Engineering (Diploma Level)
UNIT 1: Introduction to Software Engineering
1. What is Software Engineering? Explain its importance.
2. Describe the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
3. Compare Traditional Software Development Models with Agile processes.
4. Explain any two traditional software process models with diagrams.
5. What are the key features of Agile methodology?
UNIT 2: Development Activities
6. Explain the process of Requirements Gathering and Analysis.
7. Define Software Architecture. What are different architectural styles?
8. What are the principles of good software design?
9. Describe the steps involved in basic UI design.
10. What are some effective coding and debugging techniques?
UNIT 3: Software Testing Basics
11. Explain different levels of testing: Unit, Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing.
12. What is Stress Testing? Where is it used?
13. How do you write and execute test cases? Explain with an example.
14. Define Software Quality Assurance. What are its objectives?
UNIT 4: Project Management
15. Define Software Project Management. What are its core activities?
16. What is Configuration and Release Management?
17. Explain the concept of Version Control and describe any one tool (e.g. Git).
18. What is the importance of Release Planning and Change Management?
19. List and explain different types of Software Maintenance.
20. What are Project Metrics? How are they useful in software projects?