Intermediate Cocomo

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  1. About Course: About the Course
  2. Paper 2 | Digital Logic: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation, Floating Point Rep
  3. Paper 2 | Computer Organization And Architecture: Basics of COA, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Pipelining, Control Unit Design, Instr Formats & Modes, Programming the Basic Computer
  4. Paper 2 | Analog And Digital Communication: Introduction to Communication Systems & Random Signals, Analog Communication Systems, Information Theory & Digital Communication Fundamentals, Digital Modulation & Detection Techniques, Error Control, Synchronization & Multiple Access Techniques
  5. Paper 2 | Programming in C: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling
  6. Paper 2 | Data Structures And Programming: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing, Java, OOPS with C++, Java Fundamentals, Array, String, IO & References
  7. Paper 2 | Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Time Complexity Analysis, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos
  8. Paper 2 | Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment
  9. Paper 2 | Operating System: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Unix OS, Linux OS
  10. Paper 2 | Databases: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, File Organization & Indexing, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control
  11. Paper 2 | Information Systems and Software Engineering: Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management
  12. Paper 2 | Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware Basics
  13. Paper 2 | Internet & Web Technologies: Website, Browser & Services, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Protocols & Services, Web Publishing & Hosting, Server Side & Security, Emerging Technologies, HTML Basics, JavaScript-Basics, CSS, XML, HTML5
  14. Paper 2 | Cyber Security And Emerging Technologies: Emerging Tech Trends
  15. Paper 2 | Cloud Technology: Cloud Computing
  16. Paper 2 | Probability and statistics: Probability, Statistics
  17. Paper-1 English: Vocabulary, Preposition, Articles, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Sentence Construction
  18. Paper 1 General Mental Ability & Logical reasoning: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Percentage, Average, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Mensuration and Geometry, Mental Ability, Age Problems, Partnership, Arithmetic, Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Venn Diagram, Analogy
  19. Paper-1 General Knowledge & Current Affairs: State Wise GK, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge
  20. Full Length Mock Test:
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This educational video provides a detailed explanation of the Intermediate COCOMO (Constructive Cost Model) software estimation technique. The lecture begins by defining Intermediate COCOMO as an extension of the Basic COCOMO model that refines effort and duration estimates by incorporating 15 cost drivers related to product, hardware, and personnel attributes. The core of the model is the formula D_E = a (KLOC)^b X EAF, where D_E is the effort, a and b are mode-specific constants, KLOC is the size in thousands of lines of code, and EAF is the Effort Adjustment Factor. The video presents a table with values for a, b, and EAF for three modes: Organic, Semidetached, and Embedded. A worked example is demonstrated on the board, calculating the effort for a 20 KLOC project in the Organic mode with an EAF of 1.25, resulting in an effort of 92.9 person-months. The video concludes with a thank you message.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a title card for 'SOFTWARE ENGINEERING' from '#knowledgegate'. It then transitions to a lecture slide titled 'Intermediate COCOMO'. The instructor defines Intermediate COCOMO as an extension of the Basic COCOMO model that refines effort and duration estimates by considering additional project factors like product attributes, hardware constraints, and personnel/team attributes. The slide states that it introduces 15 cost drivers to adjust the estimation and that the Effort Adjustment Factor (EAF) accounts for the influence of these cost drivers. The instructor, Sanchit Jain, is visible in a small window at the bottom right, and a copyright notice for 'KNOWLEDGE GATE EDUVENTURES' is at the bottom of the screen.

  2. 2:00 – 3:06 02:00-03:06

    The video displays a slide with a table of COCOMO parameters. The table lists the 'Mode' (Organic, Semidetached, Embedded), constants 'a' and 'b', and the '20 KLOC / EAF=1.25' value. Below this, a row for 'Effort' shows the calculated results: 92.9 PM, 107.4 PM, and 127.4 PM for the respective modes. The formula D_E = a (KLOC)^b X EAF is shown, with the 'Error Adjustment Factor' noted as a typo. The instructor then performs a calculation on the board, writing 'D_E = 3.2 (20)^1.05 X 1.25', which simplifies to '92.9'. The video ends with a 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' screen.

The video systematically teaches the Intermediate COCOMO model, starting with its definition as a more sophisticated estimation tool that accounts for project-specific factors through cost drivers. It then presents the core mathematical formula and a table of parameters for different project types. The key learning point is the application of the formula, demonstrated through a clear, step-by-step calculation that shows how the effort is computed by combining the base effort with the EAF. The progression from definition to formula to practical example provides a comprehensive understanding of the model.

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