Software Project Management

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What is the objective of feasibility assessment in software project planning?

To allocate and schedule available resources as efficiently as possible
To provide a framework for making reasonable estimates of resources, cost, and schedules
To determine if the proposed plan or project is worth solving after considering important factors (correct)
To set goals and track progress against goals to motivate employees

Who is responsible for resource allocation in software project planning?

The financial department
The project manager (correct)
The project stakeholders
The software developers

What is the purpose of detailed costing in activity planning for software projects?

To obtain more detailed estimates of costs and their timing after producing an activity plan (correct)
To determine the feasibility of the proposed plan or project
To provide a framework for making reasonable estimates of resources, cost, and schedules
To set goals and track progress against goals to motivate employees

What does sequencing refer to in the context of activity planning for software projects?

Determining the order in which tasks or activities should be performed to meet specific objectives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of project plan in coordination for software projects?

Offering a means of communication and collaboration between teams, especially for large projects with multiple project teams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Organizational Behavior?

Organizational Behavior can be defined as the understanding, prediction and management of human behavior that affects the performance of organizations. It involves the study of human behavior in organizational settings and how it interacts with the organization and its influencing elements such as people, structure, technology, and environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of staff selection tests mentioned in the text and what do they measure?

The different types of staff selection tests mentioned are Ability Tests, Integrity Tests, Personality Tests, Data revealing biodata tests, and Situational Tests. Ability Tests measure mental abilities such as verbal, reasoning, mathematical ability, and reading ability. Integrity Tests measure attitude and experiences, focusing on honesty, dependability, and trustworthiness. Personality Tests assess certain traits for employee development. Data revealing biodata tests allow employees to write about their personal characteristics and performance. Situational Tests generally focus on crisis management to showcase an individual's ability to handle difficult situations. Signup and view all the answers