Cork Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development - Stage 3
(NFQ - Level 8)
Autumn 2006
Software Engineering I
(Time: 3 Hours)
Instructions
Answer any FIVE questions.
Examiners: Mr. J. O Brien
Dr. M. O Cinneide
Mr. M. Donnelly
Q1. (a) A software process is a set of activities that leads to the production of a software product.
It may involve the development of software from scratch, extending and modifying
existing systems, and/or configuring and integrating off-the-shelf software or system
components. There is, however, no ideal software process. Discuss. [8 Marks]
(b) Describe, in detail, the software process model referred to as component-based software
engineering, CBSE. [12 Marks]
Q2. (a) Being a member of a cohesive group is highly motivating for most individuals. Bass &
Dunteman undertook a study of the issue of motivation classifying professionals into the
following categories:
(i) Task-oriented;
(ii) Self-oriented;
(iii) Interaction oriented.
Write a descriptive note on each of the above-identified categories. Your answer should
clearly indicate the central motivation issue for each category. You should also highlight
the roles played by members of each category when involved in software development.
[9 Marks]
