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What is a primary goal of project planning?
What is a primary goal of project planning?
- To finalize software requirements without further adjustments
- To create a detailed design of the project before launch
- To assign all tasks randomly to team members
- To divide the task into manageable pieces (correct)
During which phase should you start forming your project plan?
During which phase should you start forming your project plan?
- After project completion
- During the project launch phase (correct)
- Only after detecting issues in project execution
- Immediately before client presentation
Why is proposal planning important even with vague software requirements?
Why is proposal planning important even with vague software requirements?
- It gives clients information for pricing the project (correct)
- It eliminates the need for resource allocation
- It helps to finalize the software design immediately
- It allows for spontaneous task assignments
What aspect of project planning involves predicting potential issues?
What aspect of project planning involves predicting potential issues?
In the context of project planning, which factor significantly influences the project budget?
In the context of project planning, which factor significantly influences the project budget?
What is an important consideration during project startup planning?
What is an important consideration during project startup planning?
How should resources be handled during the project launch phase?
How should resources be handled during the project launch phase?
What is the purpose of adjusting a project strategy during its execution?
What is the purpose of adjusting a project strategy during its execution?
What is the purpose of the plan for configuration management in a project?
What is the purpose of the plan for configuration management in a project?
Which factor is crucial for effective project planning?
Which factor is crucial for effective project planning?
What should be incorporated in a project plan to handle unforeseen issues?
What should be incorporated in a project plan to handle unforeseen issues?
How should project plans be treated throughout the project lifecycle?
How should project plans be treated throughout the project lifecycle?
When should risk mitigation steps be initiated?
When should risk mitigation steps be initiated?
What does the plan of deployment describe?
What does the plan of deployment describe?
What aspect should the quality plan specifically outline?
What aspect should the quality plan specifically outline?
Which project planning aspect is emphasized to help prevent disruptions in delivery schedules?
Which project planning aspect is emphasized to help prevent disruptions in delivery schedules?
What is the correct formula for calculating person months in the Organic Mode of the BASIC COCOMO Model?
What is the correct formula for calculating person months in the Organic Mode of the BASIC COCOMO Model?
How is the period of development calculated in the Embedded Mode?
How is the period of development calculated in the Embedded Mode?
What is the total number of persons required for the project based on the calculations?
What is the total number of persons required for the project based on the calculations?
Which COCOMO model is used for building software from pre-existing components?
Which COCOMO model is used for building software from pre-existing components?
What factor can significantly affect the pricing of a system, aside from development costs?
What factor can significantly affect the pricing of a system, aside from development costs?
Which of the following represents the formula to determine the number of person months for the project?
Which of the following represents the formula to determine the number of person months for the project?
In which scheduling representation are activity duration and staffing timelines displayed?
In which scheduling representation are activity duration and staffing timelines displayed?
What is the exponent for the line of code (LOC) in the Organic Mode to calculate person months?
What is the exponent for the line of code (LOC) in the Organic Mode to calculate person months?
What is one potential reason a business might choose to underprice a system?
What is one potential reason a business might choose to underprice a system?
How does 'increased pricing' generally occur in fixed-price contracts?
How does 'increased pricing' generally occur in fixed-price contracts?
What determines the price of a software product according to its creator?
What determines the price of a software product according to its creator?
What is a characteristic of plan-driven (or plan-based) development?
What is a characteristic of plan-driven (or plan-based) development?
What is a primary criticism of plan-driven development?
What is a primary criticism of plan-driven development?
What essential information does a project plan provide in plan-driven development?
What essential information does a project plan provide in plan-driven development?
Which of the following is a potential advantage of a plan-driven approach?
Which of the following is a potential advantage of a plan-driven approach?
Which describes the primary purpose of a project plan in software development?
Which describes the primary purpose of a project plan in software development?
What is a characteristic of organic mode projects?
What is a characteristic of organic mode projects?
Which method uses the manager's knowledge of previous projects to forecast effort requirements?
Which method uses the manager's knowledge of previous projects to forecast effort requirements?
What could hinder the accuracy of estimates in experience-based methodologies?
What could hinder the accuracy of estimates in experience-based methodologies?
In algorithmic cost modeling, how is project effort calculated?
In algorithmic cost modeling, how is project effort calculated?
Which model categorizes software projects as organic, semi-detached, or embedded?
Which model categorizes software projects as organic, semi-detached, or embedded?
What do semi-detached mode projects typically involve?
What do semi-detached mode projects typically involve?
What is a common problem faced with techniques based on experience?
What is a common problem faced with techniques based on experience?
Which of the following is least likely to be a characteristic of embedded mode projects?
Which of the following is least likely to be a characteristic of embedded mode projects?
Study Notes
Project Planning
- Involves dividing tasks into manageable parts and assigning them to team members.
- Essential for foreseeing potential issues and developing ad hoc solutions.
- The project plan outlines how work will be conducted and is used to track progress.
Proposal Planning
- Necessary for submitting software system contract proposals.
- Includes resource allocation, project phase division, and team assignments.
- Initial understanding of system needs guides decision-making for budget and staffing.
Pricing Strategies
- Underpricing: Used to secure contracts or enter new markets, maintaining employee engagement for future opportunities.
- Increased Pricing: Adjusted in response to fixed-price contract risks to cover unforeseen expenses.
Plan-Driven Development
- Involves detailed planning based on conventional project management approaches.
- A robust project plan details tasks, responsible parties, timelines, and expected outcomes.
- Consideration of organizational factors early can uncover potential issues.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Plan-Driven Development
- Benefits include early identification of dependencies and organizational issues.
- Drawbacks involve frequent revisions due to changing project contexts.
Project Plans Components
- Resource availability, work breakdown, timelines, risk analysis, reporting mechanisms, configuration management, deployment plans, maintenance strategies, and quality standards.
Iterative Project Planning
- Begins with an initial plan during project launch, allowing for adjustments as corporate objectives shift.
- Frequent updates necessary to accommodate new requirements and risks.
Risk Reduction
- Initiate mitigation steps for significant development issues to minimize project failure risks.
- Each development task should ideally take between 4-16 hours and be owned by individual developers.
Estimation Strategies
- Experience-Based Techniques: Relies on the manager's insights from prior projects.
- Algorithmic Cost Modeling: Uses formulas based on project features and team expertise.
COCOMO Model Overview
- Offers cost estimates in software development classified into three categories:
- Organic Mode: Small teams, low communication overhead.
- Semi-Detached Mode: Mixed experience teams.
- Embedded Mode: Complex systems with high dependencies.
COCOMO Calculations
- Effort estimation and development period calculations are done using the formulas:
- Effort: P = a * (K)^b
- Development Time: T = c * (P)^d
- Example: An estimated 8000 lines of code (KLOC = 8) results in approximately 18 person-months and 6 months of development.
COCOMO 2 Models
- Considers various software development processes, such as application composition, early design prototypes, reuse models, and post-architecture models.
Summary Key Points
- System prices are influenced by development costs, organizational factors, and market competition.
- Functionality may be adjusted post-contract to align with predicted costs.
- Plan-driven development emphasizes comprehensive project planning for task management.
- Graphical representations like bar charts are commonly used for scheduling and staffing timelines.
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Test your knowledge on project and proposal planning strategies. This quiz covers task division, resource allocation, pricing strategies, and plan-driven development concepts. Ideal for those looking to enhance their project management skills.
