Define software quality.
What is defect.
What istailure,
Define software review,
Define software metric,
Q.2. Attempt any one part of the following:
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a.Explain defect prevention in detail.
Explain software reliability.
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Explain measurement and inspection process.
Explain function point metric.
Alright, let's condense those definitions and explanations!
Software Quality: How well software meets requirements and user needs (reliability, efficiency,
usability, etc.).
Defect: A flaw in software code, design, or documentation causing it to fail.
Failure: Software not performing its required function correctly.
Software Review: A team evaluation of software work to find defects and ensure progress.
Software Metric: A quantifiable measure of software product or process attributes.
Q.2. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. Explain defect prevention in detail (shorter):
Defect prevention aims to stop defects from being introduced. It involves:
1. Root Cause Analysis: Investigating why defects occurred.
2. Data Analysis: Identifying patterns and error-prone areas.
3. Identifying Root Causes: Pinpointing the fundamental reasons for defects.
4. Action Plans: Implementing changes to prevent recurrence.
5. Monitoring Effectiveness: Tracking if prevention efforts are working.
6. Continuous Improvement: Ongoing refinement of prevention strategies.
OR
b. Explain software reliability (shorter):
Software reliability is the probability of failure-free operation for a specific time in a given
environment. Key aspects: probability, time period, and environment. Influenced by defects,
design, testing, and operational conditions. Measured by metrics like MTBF and failure rate.
Improved through careful development and testing.
Q.3. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. Explain measurement and inspection process (shorter):
Measurement Process: Defining goals, selecting quantifiable metrics, collecting data, analyzing
it for insights, and using results for improvement.
Inspection Process: Formal, structured review by a team to find defects in software work
products through planning, overview, individual preparation, a meeting to report defects, rework
by the author, follow-up to verify fixes, and analysis for process improvement.
OR
b. Explain function point metric (shorter):
Function Points (FPs) measure software size based on user functionality. It involves:
1. Identifying and counting user functions (inputs, outputs, inquiries, files).
2. Determining the complexity of each function (low, average, high).
3. Applying standard weighting factors based on function type and complexity.
4. Calculating Unadjusted Function Points (UFP).
5. Determining a Value Adjustment Factor (VAF) based on general system characteristics.
6. Calculating Adjusted Function Points (AFP) by multiplying UFP and VAF.
AFPs are used for estimation and productivity measurement, providing a technology-
independent size metric.
