18 Questions
What is scope creep in a project?
A change in the project scope during its life cycle
What type of requirements are typically described in terms of the required inputs, the sequence of operations, and the expected output?
Functional requirements
What is the primary focus of non-functional requirements?
The quality of a system
What is the term for how easily a system can be used in different operating environments?
Portability
What is the primary focus of usability in a system?
How easily a system can be used
What is the term for how much a piece of software can be depended upon to function as designed?
Reliability
What is the primary purpose of a project plan in software development?
To outline the tasks and timelines for the project
What is the term for the amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting the overall project timeline?
Slack time
What is the term for a significant event or deadline in a project timeline?
Milestone
What is the process of defining what needs to be accomplished in a project?
Defining project scope
What is a visual representation of a project timeline that shows the tasks and their dependencies?
Gantt chart
What is the term for the changes to a project's scope that occur without proper approval or control?
Scope creep
What is the term used to describe tasks that are dependent on another task?
Successors
What is the tool used to visualize and monitor tasks and deadlines?
Gantt Chart
What is the term used to describe the amount of time that can elapse before a delayed task affects other tasks?
Slack Time
What represents the achievement of a significant stage in a project?
Milestone
What outlines the boundaries or parameters of the solution in a project?
Project Scope
How are dependencies shown in Gantt charts?
Using arrows linking tasks
Learn how task dependencies affect project timelines and how Gantt charts can help visualize and mitigate potential problems. Understand the consequences of delays and how to stay on schedule.
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