Software Project Estimation Methods
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What is the primary role of a project manager in the project phase?

  • To develop prototypes
  • To prepare the user documentation
  • To guide team members to achieve project objectives (correct)
  • To select the technology for the project
  • What is the W5HH principle used for in software projects?

  • To estimate the project cost
  • To create the project schedule
  • To identify the project risks
  • To discuss objectives, management, duties, and technical approach of the project (correct)
  • What is one of the signs of project risk?

  • Changes are managed poorly (correct)
  • Clear product scope
  • Realistic deadlines
  • Effective communication
  • What is the purpose of the project phase?

    <p>To create a blueprint of the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the activities involved in the Common Process Framework?

    <p>Modeling and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of applying the W5HH principle?

    <p>Project properties, definition, and resultant plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed Function Point Analysis in 1979?

    <p>Allan J. Albrecht</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of Functional Point Analysis?

    <p>To measure the software application's functional size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard unit of measurement in Functional Point Analysis?

    <p>Function Points (FP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Functional Point Analysis used for in software project development?

    <p>To estimate the software project, including its testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional size of the product measured in terms of?

    <p>Function Points (FP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the Function Points (FP) of an application?

    <p>Number and types of functions used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing the complexity of each FP attribute measurement parameter?

    <p>To depict the project time and manpower requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an external output (EO) in Function Point Analysis?

    <p>Output screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the weights assigned to each FP attribute measurement parameter?

    <p>To calculate the total Function Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Function Point Analysis?

    <p>To determine the project timeline and manpower requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of systems does the FP method apply to?

    <p>Data processing systems and business systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of Function Point Analysis?

    <p>It is programming language independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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