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What is a major issue faced when applying a cost of software quality (CoSQ) model?
What is a major issue faced when applying a cost of software quality (CoSQ) model?
- Overly complex regulatory requirements
- Insufficient training for staff involved
- Challenges in obtaining accurate quality cost data (correct)
- Lack of interest from management
Why is late payment of customer’s overt compensation problematic?
Why is late payment of customer’s overt compensation problematic?
- It creates a strained relationship with customers
- Lessons learned from issues cannot be effectively applied (correct)
- It leads to budget overruns
- It is often not aligned with the financial year
Which resource can provide insights into software quality assurance practices?
Which resource can provide insights into software quality assurance practices?
- Unpublished dissertation research
- General business management textbooks
- IEEE Computer Society publications (correct)
- Online marketing courses
What typically accompanies the application of a CoSQ model?
What typically accompanies the application of a CoSQ model?
What is necessary for the effective application of findings from quality cost data?
What is necessary for the effective application of findings from quality cost data?
What does the Cost of Software Quality (CoSQ) primarily assess?
What does the Cost of Software Quality (CoSQ) primarily assess?
Which of the following is NOT a subclass of Costs of Control?
Which of the following is NOT a subclass of Costs of Control?
What are Prevention Costs primarily related to?
What are Prevention Costs primarily related to?
How are Costs of Failure of Control categorized?
How are Costs of Failure of Control categorized?
What is the purpose of evaluating financial damages of software failures?
What is the purpose of evaluating financial damages of software failures?
Which statement best describes the managerial control over CoSQ?
Which statement best describes the managerial control over CoSQ?
Who is primarily responsible for Costs of Control within software quality?
Who is primarily responsible for Costs of Control within software quality?
What does the classic quality cost model emphasize?
What does the classic quality cost model emphasize?
What is a challenge faced during contract review and progress control activities?
What is a challenge faced during contract review and progress control activities?
Which aspect contributes to the difficulty in reporting follow-up activities?
Which aspect contributes to the difficulty in reporting follow-up activities?
Which of the following is NOT necessary to apply a Cost of Software Quality system?
Which of the following is NOT necessary to apply a Cost of Software Quality system?
Why are schedule failure costs often debated for long periods?
Why are schedule failure costs often debated for long periods?
What defines the effectiveness of a chosen Cost of Software Quality model?
What defines the effectiveness of a chosen Cost of Software Quality model?
Which model option should an organization NOT consider when applying a CoSQ model?
Which model option should an organization NOT consider when applying a CoSQ model?
What is a common issue for senior staff members engaged in these activities?
What is a common issue for senior staff members engaged in these activities?
Which of the following does NOT represent an activity related to managerial failure costs?
Which of the following does NOT represent an activity related to managerial failure costs?
What are management prevention costs primarily intended to achieve?
What are management prevention costs primarily intended to achieve?
Which of the following is NOT a typical internal failure cost?
Which of the following is NOT a typical internal failure cost?
Which of these costs are considered external failure costs?
Which of these costs are considered external failure costs?
What type of costs includes activities to control project performance?
What type of costs includes activities to control project performance?
Which of the following activities fall under management appraisal costs?
Which of the following activities fall under management appraisal costs?
What is the primary focus of management control costs?
What is the primary focus of management control costs?
What is a common misconception about management prevention costs?
What is a common misconception about management prevention costs?
What might be classified as hidden external failure costs?
What might be classified as hidden external failure costs?
What are management internal failure costs primarily associated with?
What are management internal failure costs primarily associated with?
Which of the following describes management external failure costs?
Which of the following describes management external failure costs?
Inaccurate and incomplete identification of quality costs can lead to which of the following?
Inaccurate and incomplete identification of quality costs can lead to which of the following?
What is a common issue with the reporting of software costs?
What is a common issue with the reporting of software costs?
What can be an implication of biased recording of external failure costs?
What can be an implication of biased recording of external failure costs?
What kind of costs may management incur due to failed estimates regarding budgets?
What kind of costs may management incur due to failed estimates regarding budgets?
How does negligent reporting affect management cost controls?
How does negligent reporting affect management cost controls?
Which issue is highlighted in the management of appraisal costs?
Which issue is highlighted in the management of appraisal costs?
