Description : When using a function point estimation worksheet, there are 14 factors that impact the complexity of a project. These factors include _____. a. data communications, time tradeoffs, and ... programming language d. reports printed and PCA e. x-rays, extensibility, and operational conversion
Last Answer : b. end-user efficiency, data communications, and reusability
Description : A(n) ____________ is a measure of program size based on the number and complexity of inputs, outputs, queries, files, and program interfaces. a. function point b. line of code c. project plan d. standard module e. workplan
Last Answer : a. function point
Description : . A normal system with 400 unadjusted function points would have _____ adjusted function points when the shortcut method is use to determine the complexity of the project.
Last Answer : c. 400
Description : Kathryn has little experience estimating the time it will take to complete a systems project. She has just completed the planning phase of the project. What method should she use to estimate the ... b. function points c. industry standards d. Microsoft Project e. more complex approach
Last Answer : c. industry standards
Description : A function point is a measure of program size based on the number and complexity of inputs, outputs, queries, files and program interfaces.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : Assume a systems development project effort calculation determines that the system will require 240 function points. If the developers choose to implement this system in the C programming language, approximately ... without more information c. exactly the same d. much greater e. much less
Last Answer : e. much less
Description : Using the shortcut method to determine the complexity of a systems project, a very complex system having 300 unadjusted function points would have 405 adjust function points.
Description : Michelle has decided to use a shortcut to determine the complexity of the project she is currently managing. She has assigned the adjusted project complexity (PCA) a value of .65. She has determined that ... _____. a. bi-lateral b. complex c. microconvergent d. normal e. very simple
Last Answer : e. very simple
Description : A software company needs to develop a project that is estimated as 1000 function points and is planning to use JAVA as the programming language whose approximate lines of code per function point is accepted as 50. Considering a=1. ... ? (1) 11.2 months (2) 12.2 months (3) 13.2 months (4) 10.2 months
Last Answer : Generally, any projects are measured in weeks. However, the complex project might take more time depending on the level of object re-use available.
Description : . When estimating project time schedules using industry standards, the estimated project completion time for a systems project would be _____ person-months if the actual planning phase were completed in 6 person-months. a. 30 b. 40 c. 17.14 d. 9 e. 50
Last Answer : b. 40
Description : Political unrest, budget overruns, size and complexity of the project Answer: B (8)Decision trees are best used for : 1. Determining the interaction of the amount at stake and the expected ... and the associated events 4. A flow chart which determines the standard deviation of the risk event
Last Answer : 3. An illustration of how to see the interactions between decisions and the associated events
Description : )Which of the following fit the category of external risks? 1. Project delays, budget under-runs, movement of city utilities 2. Regulatory, currency changes, taxation 3. Natural disasters, ... , design, social impact 5. Political unrest, budget overruns, size and complexity of the project
Last Answer : 2. Regulatory, currency changes, taxation
Description : The process of assigning values for the time and effort needed to perform a system project is called _____. a. analysis b. estimation c. identifying d. planning
Last Answer : b. estimation
Description : The estimated benefits from a capital budgeting project are expected as cash flows rather than income flows because . A. it is more difficult to calculate income flows than cash flows B. it ... is central to the firm's capital budgeting decision C. this is required by the accounting profession
Last Answer : B. it is cash, not accounting income, that is central to the firm's capital budgeting decision
Description : Problems with using Lines of Code to measure the size of a product include(s) a) The creation of source code is only part of the development effort b) The Lines of Code (LOC) will differ between ... The final size (kLOC) can only be determined once the product is delivered e) All of the above.
Last Answer : e) All of the above.
Description : In the project planning, which of the following is considered as the most basic parameter based on which all other estimates are made? A. project size B. project effort C. project duration D. project schedule
Last Answer : A. project size
Description : Which model is used to compute the effort required to integrate reusable components or program code that is automatically generated by design or program translation tools? a) An application-composition model b) A post-architecture model c) A reuse model d) An early design model
Last Answer : c) A reuse model
Description : What is the most critical aspect in developing a project plan that meets project specifications within the timeframe and at the lowest costs? Select one: a. Assessing risk management b ... business partners e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Last Answer : e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Description : Fill in the blank. There is _______ correlation between project complexity and project risk. Select one: a. an unknown b. a positive c. no d. a negative e. a general
Last Answer : b. a positive
Description : Using typical industry standards for estimating project time schedules, the estimated analysis phase would be 10 person-months for a systems project where the planning phase was completed in 7.5 person-months.
Description : Using typical industry standards for estimating project time schedules, the estimated analysis phase would be 25 person-months for a systems project where the planning phase was completed in 30 person-months.
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : The probability of completing the project can be estimated based upon the ____ . (A) Uniform distribution curve (B) Normal distribution curve. (C) U-shaped distribution curve (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (B) Normal distribution curve.
Description : The probability of completing the project can be estimated based upon the . (A)Uniform distribution curve (B)Normal distribution curve. (C)U-shaped distribution curve (D)None of the above
Last Answer : (B)Normal distribution curve.
Description : The number of function points of a proposed system is calculated as 500. Suppose that the system is planned to be developed in Java and the LOC/FP ratio of Java is 50. Estimate the effort (E) required to ... ) 25 person months (B) 75 person months (C) 62.5 person months (D) 72.5 person months
Last Answer : (C) 62.5 person months
Description : Which of the following is/are main parameters that you should use when computing the costs of a software development project? a) travel and training costs b) hardware and software costs c) effort costs (the costs of paying software engineers and managers) d) all of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) all of the mentioned
Description : During project estimation, project manager estimates following A. project cost B. project duration C. project effort D. all of the above
Last Answer : D. all of the above
Description : Complete the following statement. In a weak matrix environment, the project manager, Eric, has to constantly make an effort to influence his project team and stakeholders to ensure project success. ... managers. d. there are no functional managers. e. Eric has flexibility on authority.
Last Answer : b. Eric has no or little authority.
Description : Project management is a rationally planned and organised effort to achieve a specific goal. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Which of the following are parameters involved in computing the total cost of a development project? a) Hardware and costs b) Effort costs c) Travel and training costs d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) All of the mentioned
Description : computing the costs of a development project? (A)travel and training costs (B) hardware and costs (C) effort costs (the costs of paying engineers and managers) (D)All of the mention
Last Answer : (D)All of the mention
Description : A Communications Management Plan does the following: A. Coordinates an effort to communicate in meetings effectively B. Lays out a plan on how to communicate with your Project ... and efficiently. D. Coordinates the communication between project leaders and uninterested project members
Last Answer : C. Lays out the approach and method for delivering information effectively and efficiently.
Description : How does a project differ from an ongoing work effort? A. It is unique B. It involves more than one person C. It has a project manager D. It is not a repetitive process that follows an organization’s existing procedures (Ans.)
Last Answer : D. It is not a repetitive process that follows an organization’s existing procedures (Ans.)
Description : To assist in budget control, it is suggested that the estimate occur at the _____ ____ ______ level of the WBS 1. Highest 2. Lowest 3. Major work effort 4. Third
Last Answer : 2. Lowest
Description : . The PERT in project management means program evaluation and _____ technique. (A) resource (B) reconciliation (C) reconsideration (D) review
Last Answer : (D) review
Description : Which is the Estimation size should be known? a. Time estimation b. Effort estimation c. Cost estimation d. size estimation
Last Answer : b. Effort estimation
Description : Consider a project with the following functional units : Number of user inputs = 50 Number of user outputs = 40 Number of user enquiries = 35 Number of user files = 06 Number of external interfaces = 04 ... average, the function points for the project will be (A) 135 (B) 722 (C) 675 (D) 672
Last Answer : (D) 672
Description : To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____. a. control and direct the project b. estimate the size, staff the project, and remember technical skills c. establish a ... of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each e. set conservative numbers for the project software
Last Answer : d. list the four phases of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each
Description : Algorithmic cost estimation in different organisations may be different for the same application development, because a) Different organisations consider complexity factors differently b) Different organisations may use ... measurement of productivity may vary e) All of the above may be true.
Last Answer : e) All of the above may be true.
Description : A software project was estimated at 352 Function Points (FP). A four person team will be assigned to this project consisting of an architect, two programmers, and a tester. The salary of the architect is Rs.80,000 per month, the ... ) Rs.28,16,000 (2) Rs.20,90,000 (3) Rs.26,95,000 (4) Rs.27,50,000
Last Answer : (4) Rs.27,50,000
Description : Science bases its estimation of the size of a product on a) Files (Fi), Flows (Fl) and Processes (Pr) b) Lines of Code (kLOC) c) Function Points (FP) d) operands and operators e) Feature Points (FeP).
Last Answer : d) operands and operators
Description : Which of the following can estimate size of project directly from problem specification? A. LOC B. Function Point Metric C. Both D. None
Last Answer : B. Function Point Metric
Description : Which of the following serves as metrics for project size estimation? A. Lines of codes B. function point C. Number of persons D. Only A & B
Last Answer : D. Only A & B
Description : Which is not a size metric? (A) LOC (B) Function count (C) Program length (D) Cyclomatic complexity
Last Answer : (D) Cyclomatic complexity
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines an estimate? a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle. b. A prediction of a future ... . A situation that affects or influences the outcome of the project expressed in time or cost terms
Last Answer : a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle.
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines an estimate? a. An approximation of project time and cost targets, refined throughout the project life cycle. b. A prediction of a future ... . A situation that affects or influences the outcome of the project expressed in time or cost terms.
Description : A time-phased budget that project managers use to measure and monitor cost performance. A. Cost Baseline B. Cost Budgeting C. Cost Estimating D. Cost Variance
Last Answer : A. Cost Baseline
Description : Project crashing is the method for ------------- A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities B.Adding resources at critical points C.Doing technical analysis of the finished work for review D.Adding duration to each activity
Last Answer : A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities
Description : Each component of the software product is separately estimated and the results aggregated to produce an estimate for the overall job. (A) Algorithmic model (B) Expert judgment (C) Bottom-up (D) Top down
Last Answer : (C) Bottom-up
Description : Each component of the product is separately estimated and the results aggregated to produce an estimate for the overall job. (A)Algorithmic model (B)Expert judgment (C)Bottom-up (D)Top down
Last Answer : (C)Bottom-up