B.Sc. (Information Technology) Sem VI October 2025 Software Quality Assurance Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - 1. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain any five principles of Total Quality Management with suitable examples.
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2. b. Justify the statement, "People have different perceptions towards the quality of products," with suitable examples.
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3. c. Differentiate between the concepts of invention and innovation with examples.
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4. d. Explain the structure of Quality Management with the help of a neat diagram.
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5. e. What are the problematic areas of the Software Development Life Cycle? Explain in detail.
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6. f. Write a detailed note on the cost of quality.
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SECTION II - 2. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Define Software testing and explain its necessity in software industry.
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2. b. Explain the planning and control stages of the fundamental test process.
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3. c. What is a requirement traceability matrix? Explain its different types.
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4. d. Differentiate clearly between verification process and validation process.
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5. e. State and explain the reasons for the deviation in test team efficiency.
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6. f. Write a short note on black box testing with suitable examples.
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SECTION III - 3. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain any two types of boundary value testing with examples.
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2. b. Explain the cause-effect graphing technique with the help of a neat diagram.
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3. c. Write a short note on basis path testing.
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4. d. Define use case testing. How are various variables used in it?
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5. e. Explain the need for program slicing tools in the software testing process.
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6. f. Explain the concept of decision tables with a suitable example.
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SECTION IV - 4. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. What are the basic requirements for a validation workbench? Explain in detail.
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2. b. Explain the concepts of self-review and peer review in the verification process.
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3. c. List and explain the various types of audits conducted in software testing.
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4. d. Define unit testing and integration testing. How do they differ?
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5. e. Specify and explain the important characteristics of a good requirement.
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6. f. Explain the various roles and responsibilities of developers and testers in the testing process.
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SECTION V - 5. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Write a short note on proposal testing.
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2. b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Big Bang testing?
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3. c. Explain system testing. What are its various types?
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4. d. Explain the guidelines for selecting testing tools.
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5. e. Write a short note on performance testing tools.
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6. f. Enlist and explain the various features of bug tracking tools.
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