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What is the waterfall model known for in software project management?
What is the waterfall model known for in software project management?
- Use of immature technology
- Inaccurate estimates of needed resources
- Matching user requirements to delivered products (correct)
- Sloppy development practices
Which of the following is identified as a common cause of software project management failures?
Which of the following is identified as a common cause of software project management failures?
- Effective risk management
- Clear system requirements and specifications
- Frequent software updates
- Insufficient end-user involvement (correct)
What was a major issue in the gray zone between user specifications and delivered software in the 1970s and 1980s?
What was a major issue in the gray zone between user specifications and delivered software in the 1970s and 1980s?
- Clear understanding of project goals
- Mismanagement of risks
- Effective communication
- Confusion occurred (correct)
What is a characteristic of poorly managed software projects according to the text?
What is a characteristic of poorly managed software projects according to the text?
What method did software project management methods focus on in response to project schedule slips during test runs?
What method did software project management methods focus on in response to project schedule slips during test runs?