20 Questions
What are the three major categories of software engineering resources?
People, Development Environment, Reusable software components
How are human resources categorized for a software project?
By selecting the number, kind of people, organizational position, and job specialty
What does a software engineering environment (SEE) incorporate?
Hardware, software, and network resources
What are the types of reusable software components mentioned in the text?
Off-the-shelf components, Full-experience components, Partial-experience components, New components
What factors affect project estimation according to the text?
Size estimate, human effort translation, project plan reflecting team abilities, stability of requirements and environment
What are the project estimation options mentioned in the text?
Delay estimation, Base estimates on similar projects, Use decomposition techniques, Use empirical estimation models
How do decomposition techniques approach project estimation?
By breaking down a project into major functions and related software engineering activities
What is function point sizing used for according to the text?
To estimate the information domain characteristics
What is the purpose of Problem-Based Estimation in software sizing?
To compute an LOC or FP value for each function and derive cost or effort estimates
What are the COCOMO models used for?
For estimating effort as a function of LOC or FP
What major activities are involved in software project planning according to the text?
Estimation, scheduling, risk analysis, quality management planning, and change management planning
How does the software team first estimate a project according to the text?
They estimate the work to be done, the resources required, and the time from start to finish.
What is the purpose of developing two or more estimates using different approaches in project planning as mentioned in the text?
To have a more comprehensive view and increase the accuracy of cost and effort estimation.
How should a project manager handle estimation in software projects, according to the text?
Plans should be iterative and allow adjustments as time passes and more is made certain.
What metrics can provide valuable input for the generation of quantitative estimates in software projects?
Process and project metrics.
How is estimation risk measured in software projects according to the text?
By the degree of uncertainty in the quantitative estimates for cost, schedule, and resources.
Why is the availability of historical information important in reducing estimation risk?
It allows for more reliable estimates, avoidance of past difficulties, and overall risk reduction.
What activities are part of the task set for project planning according to the text?
Establish project scope, determine feasibility, analyze risks, define required resources, estimate cost and effort, and develop a project schedule.
What does software scope describe according to the text?
The functions and features to be delivered, data input/output, content presented to users, performance, constraints, interfaces, and reliability.
How can scope be defined in software projects according to the text?
Using a narrative description developed after communication with stakeholders or a set of use cases developed by end users.
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