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Why does software complexity increase as the number of components (instructions or lines of code) grows?
Why does software complexity increase as the number of components (instructions or lines of code) grows?
- Due to the decrease in interactions between instructions.
- Size reduction of the program leads to increased complexity.
- The software becomes simpler with more components.
- Because each instruction creates an interaction with all others, leading to more complexity. (correct)
In terms of software complexity, why is a 12-line program considered more complex than a 6-line program?
In terms of software complexity, why is a 12-line program considered more complex than a 6-line program?
- Complexity remains the same regardless of the number of lines of code.
- The larger program size allows for fewer interactions between instructions.
- Each additional line of code increases the number of interactions between instructions. (correct)
- Due to the decrease in the number of interactions between instructions.
What is the formula used to calculate the complexity of a program based on its number of lines of code?
What is the formula used to calculate the complexity of a program based on its number of lines of code?
- $n(n-1)/2$ (correct)
- $n(n+1)$
- $n^2 - n$
- $2n$
How can a developer deal with the issue of increasing complexity in software projects?
How can a developer deal with the issue of increasing complexity in software projects?
In Exercise 1, when comparing the complexity of the old function f1() with the new function f1() (having double the lines of code), what can be concluded?
In Exercise 1, when comparing the complexity of the old function f1() with the new function f1() (having double the lines of code), what can be concluded?
What is the total complexity of a program composed of four functions: f1 (5 statements), f2 (8 statements), f3 (5 statements), and main (7 statements)?
What is the total complexity of a program composed of four functions: f1 (5 statements), f2 (8 statements), f3 (5 statements), and main (7 statements)?
What is the main issue that the author highlights about software development teams in Brooks' book (1974)?
What is the main issue that the author highlights about software development teams in Brooks' book (1974)?
What is a unique characteristic of software, according to the text in Chapter 2 of 'Software Project Secrets'?
What is a unique characteristic of software, according to the text in Chapter 2 of 'Software Project Secrets'?
Which project management approach is suggested as a solution to increase the chances of successful software projects?
Which project management approach is suggested as a solution to increase the chances of successful software projects?
What did the CHAOS 2020 report indicate about the success rate of Agile projects compared to Waterfall projects?
What did the CHAOS 2020 report indicate about the success rate of Agile projects compared to Waterfall projects?
Why is traditional project management considered inappropriate for software projects?
Why is traditional project management considered inappropriate for software projects?
What is the key message regarding software project failures based on the text?
What is the key message regarding software project failures based on the text?
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