18 Questions
What approach does the author suggest we take when analyzing software costs?
Focusing on making software cost less
How does software cost management differ from managing manufacturing projects according to the text?
Software projects do not wear out like manufactured products
What is a key difference in failure rates between software and hardware, as mentioned in the text?
Hardware has a high failure rate initially that drops over time
Why is it mentioned that software cannot be managed as if it were a manufacturing project?
Software costs are primarily concentrated in engineering
What aspect of software is highlighted in contrast to hardware in terms of failure rates?
Software has a steeper failure rate curve
How does the author describe the relationship between people and work accomplished in software and hardware activities?
It is entirely different in software and hardware activities
What is the potential cost impact of changes requested during software design?
High impact on cost
When are changes in function, performance, or interface most costly?
After software is in production
What does the term 'outsourcing' in software development refer to?
Contracting work to a third party
What is the cost impact of changes requested after software deployment?
Significantly more expensive than earlier changes
What has contributed to the persistence of myths in software development practices?
Programming being viewed as an art form
Which phase in software development is described as having myths related to job completion?
Software design
According to Minasi, what does he consider the 'modern scourge' of software?
Software bugs
What is the main focus of DeMarco's collection of essays on software?
Software development process
Which author believes the impact of PCs will decrease as information appliances and pervasive computing become more prevalent?
Norman
What does Baetjer Jr. provide in his book related to software and software engineering?
An economist's view
Which type of development model is focused on in the text?
Component-based development
Where can one find an up-to-date list of relevant World Wide Web references for software?
On the SEPA Web site
Learn about the management and control of change in software design, and how changes can impact costs. Understand the implications of modifications during the design phase and the additional resources required for major design modifications.
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