1. Compare Coupling and Cohesion in terms of software quality.
2. Compare Functional and Object-Oriented design approaches.
3. Define and explain the purpose of a Context Diagram with a neat example.
4. Define Software Engineering and discuss how it differs from traditional programming.
5. Define Software Quality. What factors affect it?
6. Describe a Class Diagram and its components with an example.
7. Describe the concept of Information Hiding in programming.
8. Describe the different phases of the Waterfall Model and mention one major drawback of it.
9. Describe the importance of design documentation.
10. Describe the steps to create an Activity Diagram.
11. Describe what a Structure Chart is and how it represents modular design.
12. Differentiate between Physical and Logical DFDs.
13. Differentiate between static and dynamic diagrams in UML.
14. Differentiate between Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and System Testing.
15. Discuss functional and non-functional requirements with examples.
16. Discuss modularity and abstraction in design.
17. Discuss the concept of Modular Programming with an example.
18. Discuss the different types of software documentation.
19. Discuss the key components of an ER Diagram (entity, attribute, relationship).
20. Discuss the main characteristics and advantages of the RAD (Rapid Application Development)
Model.
21. Draw and explain a simple DFD for a Library Management System.
22. Draw and explain a simple sequence diagram for an ATM transaction.
23. Explain how cohesion and coupling affect design quality.
24. Explain the advantages of using structured design methods.
25. Explain the basic elements of UML diagrams.
26. Explain the concept and purpose of a State Chart Diagram.
27. Explain the concept of Transform Analysis in software design.
28. Explain the difference between collaboration and sequence diagrams.
29. Explain the difference between Top-Down and Bottom-Up design approaches.
30. Explain the importance of Data Modelling in software analysis.
31. Explain the importance of module relationships in software design.
32. Explain the importance of reviews and audits in quality assurance.
33. Explain the main objectives of Software Engineering and why it’s important in modern software
development.
34. Explain the process and importance of Integration Testing.
35. Explain the structure and use of a Decision Table with an example.
36. List and explain the characteristics of a good SRS document.
37. What are design constraints? Give examples from real projects.
38. What are design principles? Explain any two with examples.
39. What are the different levels of software testing? Explain each briefly.
40. What is a Collaboration Diagram? Explain its use in system design.
41. What is a Decision Tree? How is it useful in system design?
42. What is a Data Flow Diagram (DFD)? Discuss its symbols and levels.
43. What is an ER Diagram? Create a small ER model for a student database.
44. What is a Software Requirement Specification (SRS)?
45. What is Code Reusability? Why is it important in modern software?
46. What is Cohesion? Explain its types and importance.
47. What is Coupling? Describe different types of coupling with examples.
48. What is Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)? Explain its benefits.
49. What is Software Maintenance? Explain its types with examples.
50. What is Software Quality Assurance (SQA)? Discuss its activities.
51. What is Structured Analysis? Explain its role in software development.
52. What is Structured Programming? Explain its key features.
53. What is System Testing? Why is it essential before deployment?
54. What is the Prototype Model? Explain its steps and where it is most useful.
55. What is UML? Why is it used in software engineering?