MEERUT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
B. Tech Even Semester , Sessional Test-I
[Session: 2024-25]
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Semester: II Roll No.
Course Name: Professional Aspects in
Software Engineering
Course Code: MTCS053 Time: 120 Min
Branch(s):CSE Max. Marks: 60
CO1: Understand the key concepts of intellectual property rights( IPR) , including copyright, patents,
trademarks, designs, and domain names.
CO2: Explain free software, open source software, and proprietary licenses, with an emphasis on the legal
implications of each.
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Instructions:
1. Attempt all the sections.
2. Assume missing data suitably, if any.
CO:Course Outcomes mapped with the respective question
KL: Bloom's knowledge Level (K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6)
K1-Remember, K2-Understand, K3-Apply, K4-Analyze, K5-Evaluate, K6-Create
Section – A
Attempt all the questions from this section. (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
[Link]. Questions Marks CO KL
1. a Name any two types of Intellectual Property Rights and briefly define
2 1 K1
them.
b What is meant by 'infringement' in the context of IPR? 2 1
c Can software be patented? Briefly explain ? 2 1
d Name any two works that are protected under the Copyright Act. 2 1
e What are moral rights in copyright law? 2 1
What is a software license?
f
2 2
g Why are software licenses important? 2 2
h What is a proprietary software license? 2 2
i What is the GNU General Public License (GPL)? 2 2
j Can open-source software be used for commercial purposes? Explain. 2 2
Section-B
Attempt all questions of this section. (5 x 4 = 20 Marks)
[Link]. Questions Marks CO KL
Explain different types of Intellectual Property Rights with suitable
2+3
examples.
2. Or 1
What is the significance of patents in promoting innovation and
5
protecting inventors’ rights?
3. What is a trademark, and what are their different types recognized in 3+2 1
law?
Or
What is meant by industrial design, and how is it different from a
5
patent?
Explain the concept of licensing in IPR. What are the different types of
5
licenses available?
4. Or 2
What is the important of software license for both developers and
5
users?
Differentiate between proprietary software and open-source software
5
licenses with examples.
5. Or 2
What are the legal implications of violating a software license
5
agreement?
Section-C
Attempt all the questions from this section. (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
[Link]. Questions Marks CO KL
Explain the patent system in India, including the process of patent 4+3+3 1
application, examination, and grant. What challenges do inventors face
in obtaining patents, and how can these be addressed?
6. Or
Critically examine the role of copyright law in the digital age. What are 10 1
the major challenges related to copyright infringement online, and
what legal and technological measures can help mitigate these issues?
Explain various categories of software licenses with examples. How do 4+3+3 2
they impact the use, modification, and distribution of software?
Or
7.
Discuss the GNU General Public License (GPL) in detail. How does it 10 2
promote software freedom, and what are the restrictions imposed by
its copyleft nature?