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What is software project management?
What is software project management?
- Developing software without planning
- Managing hardware production
- Planning and leading software projects (correct)
- Implementing hardware projects
In which decades did the software industry experience rapid growth?
In which decades did the software industry experience rapid growth?
- 1970s and 1980s (correct)
- 1990s and 2000s
- 1950s and 1960s
- 1980s and 1990s
What method is known as the waterfall model in software project management?
What method is known as the waterfall model in software project management?
- Continuous development without user feedback
- Iterative development with frequent user involvement
- Matching user requirements to delivered products (correct)
- Random development without planning
What is a common cause of software project management failures?
What is a common cause of software project management failures?
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Why did companies apply established project management methods to manage new software development efforts in the 1970s and 1980s?
Why did companies apply established project management methods to manage new software development efforts in the 1970s and 1980s?
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Software Project Management
- Software project management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling software development projects to achieve specific goals and deliverables.
Software Industry Growth
- The software industry experienced rapid growth in the 1980s and 1990s.
Waterfall Model
- The waterfall model is a sequential and linear approach to software project management, where each phase is completed before moving on to the next one, with no overlap or iteration.
Causes of Software Project Management Failures
- A common cause of software project management failures is the lack of clear goals, inadequate project planning, and poor communication among stakeholders.
Application of Established Project Management Methods
- In the 1970s and 1980s, companies applied established project management methods to manage new software development efforts because they sought to bring discipline and structure to the software development process, which was previously seen as an art rather than a science.
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