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UGC NET · PAPER 2

UGC NET Paper 2 Computer Science – Unit 6: Software Engineering PYQ (December 2024)

10 questions · answer key at the end · updated 11 Oct 2026
Q1. Find the correct sequence of the prototype software development model.
A. Start
B. Develop Prototype
C. Deliver to customer
D. Quick Design
E. Quick Plan
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A, B, C, D, E
  2. A, E, D, B, C
  3. A, B, D, E, C
  4. A, B, E, D, C
Answer & explanation →
Q6. In Software Engineering, Jackson's principles are based on
A. Designation
B. Definitions
C. Refutable Assertions
D. Formal Review
E. Requirement Elicitation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A, B & C Only
  2. B, C & D Only
  3. C, D & E Only
  4. B, D & C Only
Answer & explanation →
Q8. Match List I (Software Risk) with List II (Uses)
List IList II
A. Predictable RiskI. Strategic Risk
B. Business RiskII. Staffing and Organization
C. Project RiskIII. Implementation
D. Past RiskIV. Past Project Experience
  1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  2. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  3. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  4. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Answer & explanation →
Q13. Which one of the following is the correct estimation model based on the software equation?
  1. E = [LOC × B0.222 / P]2 × (1/t4)
  2. E = [LOC × B0.333 / P]3 × (1/t4)
  3. E = [LOC × B0.444 / P]4 × (1/t3)
  4. E = [LOC × B0.111 / P]6 × (1/t3)
Answer & explanation →
Q28. Software testability is simply how easily a software program can be tested. Which one of the following characteristics does NOT lead to testable software?
  1. Observability
  2. Controllability
  3. Repairability
  4. Understandability
Answer & explanation →
Q39. Identify the correct statements from the following regarding the spiral model.
A. The spiral model is an incremental process model.
B. The spiral model is a risk-driven process model.
C. The spiral model is an acyclic balancing approach.
D. The spiral model involves a set of anchor point milestones.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A & B Only
  2. B & C Only
  3. A & D Only
  4. B & D Only
Answer & explanation →
Q48. The collaborative document inspection technique is used for?
  1. Requirement Validation Process
  2. Requirement Verification Process
  3. Integration Testing
  4. Blackbox Testing
Answer & explanation →
Q57. Which one of the following is NOT a part of requirement management?
  1. Features Traceability Table
  2. Dependency Traceability Table
  3. Interface Traceability Table
  4. Page Traceability Table
Answer & explanation →
Q87. As per the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model, the correct sequence is
A. Initial
B. Repeatable
C. Managed
D. Optimizing
E. Defined
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A, B, C, D, E
  2. A, B, E, C, D
  3. A, E, C, D, B
  4. A, E, B, C, D
Answer & explanation →
Q90. The characteristics of modern (modular) programming are:
A. Each module should do only one thing.
B. Communication between modules is allowed only by a calling module.
C. Communication can take place directly between modules that do not have a calling–called relationship.
D. All modules are designed as single-entry, single-exit systems using control structures.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A, B & C only
  2. A, B & D only
  3. A, C & D only
  4. C & D only
Answer & explanation →

Answer key

  1. 1 – B
  2. 6 – A
  3. 8 – D
  4. 13 – B
  5. 28 – C
  6. 39 – D
  7. 48 – A
  8. 57 – D
  9. 87 – B
  10. 90 – B