Software Project Planning Process

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What is one of the main responsibilities of a software project manager during project planning?

Developing the software system

Communicating with customers

Budgeting for the project

Anticipating problems and preparing solutions (correct)

Which stage of project planning involves planning who will work on the project and how resources will be allocated?

Stage 4: Project completion

Stage 3: Periodic review

Stage 2: Project startup phase (correct)

Stage 1: Proposal stage

What is the purpose of the project plan created at the start of a project?

To develop the software system

To train the project team

To assess progress on the project (correct)

To decide on the final price for the software system

What types of costs are considered when estimating the cost of producing a software system?

Hardware, software, travel, training, and effort costs Signup and view all the answers

In software pricing, what influences the price charged to the customer besides the development cost?

Organizational, economic, political, and business considerations Signup and view all the answers

What activity is NOT part of a software project manager's responsibilities during project planning?

Developing the software system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the introduction section in a project plan?

To outline the project objectives and constraints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why plan changes are inevitable in a plan-driven development project?

To ensure the plan aligns with the project schedule Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Work breakdown' section in a project plan?

To set out the breakdown of the project into activities and identify inputs/outputs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'Project schedule' section in a project plan?

To show the dependencies between activities, estimated times, and resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical section included in a plan-driven development project plan?

System design Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'Risk analysis' section in a project plan?

To describe possible project risks, their likelihood, and risk reduction strategies Signup and view all the answers

If an organization is unsure about its cost estimate, what strategy might it follow?

Increase the price by a contingency amount over and above its normal profit Signup and view all the answers

Why might a development organization quote a low price for a software project?

The organization wishes to move into a new market segment Signup and view all the answers

What strategy might an organization facing financial difficulties employ when pricing a software project?

Lower the price to win the contract, even if it means breaking even or making a smaller profit Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances might a customer be willing to allow the developer to retain ownership of the software source code?

When the customer is being charged a lower price Signup and view all the answers

What pricing strategy might an organization use to gain experience in a new market segment?

Quote a low price to win the contract and gain experience Signup and view all the answers

What pricing strategy might an organization use if the requirements are likely to change frequently?

Quote a low price initially and charge higher prices for changes to the requirements Signup and view all the answers