a. Differentiate between programming and software engineering. (2 Marks)
b. Use a diagram to describe any two tools used to manage project scope. (4 Marks)
c. Give an example of the most appropriate programming language for the following tasks.
(4 Marks)
i. Deploying a web server
ii. Develop a simple web site
iii. Develop interaction website
iv. Develop MIS interface
d. Identify any two models that can be used by the analyst to understand requirements specifications.
(2 Marks)
e. An organization would want to implement a system that will be used among different departments.
Explain two issues to be considered when developing a program to be deployed across the
organization network. (4 Marks)
f. Identify three functions of an operating system when executing a program. (3 Marks)
g. Distinguish structured design and object oriented design giving at least two tools used in each type
of design. (4 Marks)
h. Describe any three ways of estimating the effort required to develop a system. (3 Marks)
i. Briefly explain the meaning of the following as used in Java programming. (4 Mark)
i. Byte code
ii. Java virtual machine
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QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. As a chief programmer you are asked with estimating the effort required to write 100,000 lines of
codes of a system using a familiar programming language, operating system with a team of
experienced programmers.
i. Identify the most appropriate tool that can be used to estimate the effort. (2 Marks)
ii. Use the tool identified in (2ai) above to estimate the effort required to complete the project.
(3 Marks)
iii. Estimate the number of days required to complete the project when using two programmers
together with the chief programmer. (3 Marks)
b. i. An organization would like to integrate accounting, inventory and client support systems. Give
any three examples of integrated programming environments that are used to enhance integration.
(3 Marks)
ii. Give any four importance of integrating systems within an organization. (4 Marks)
c. Outline five criteria used to evaluate the suitability of a programming language in relation to a
problem to be solved. (5 Marks)
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