MU Computer Engineering (Semester 7)
Software Architecture
May 2015
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Explain how Middleware and component framework induces Architectural styles.
5 M
1 (b) What is the difference between one way and round trip mapping.
5 M
1 (c) Explain 4+1 view in UML.
5 M
1 (d) Explain Data Access Connector.
5 M

2 Design a Domain specific software Architecture (DSSA) for ??ake My Trip?? a vacation management system. Assume suitable entities, attributes etc. Domain model must consist of the following -
i) Domain Dictionary and Information Model.
ii) Feature Model and Operation Model.
20 M

3 (a) What is SOA and Web-services.
10 M
3 (b) What is consistency in Analysis.
10 M

4 (a) Draw framework for classifying connectors and explain it in detail.
10 M
4 (b) Discuss design issues in NFP: Heterogeneity and Scalability.
10 M

5 (a) Explain basic feature of xADL used as modelling language.
10 M
5 (b) Explain MVC architecture Pattern and give an example of an application where it is used.
10 M

6 (a) Explain with suitable diagram Architectural Trade off Analysis method.
10 M
6 (b) Name and describe different deployment activities.
10 M

Write short note on any four of the following:
7 (a) COBRA
5 M
7 (b) REST
5 M
7 (c) Lightweight C2 framework.
5 M
7 (d) Example and applications applicable to Pipe and filter, Blackboard Architectural Styles.
5 M
7 (e) Software degradation.
5 M



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