Description : Which of the following serves as project estimation technique? A. Empirical estimation B. Heuristic technique C. Analytical estimation D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
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 : 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 : What is related to the overall functionality of the delivered ? a) Function-related metrics b) Product-related metrics c) Size-related metrics d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : b) False
Description : This activity is undertaken once the development activities start? A. Project Planning B. Project Monitoring and Control C. Project size estimation D. Project cost estimation
Last Answer : B. Project Monitoring and Control
Description : Process Analysis is a function of: A. Performance Analysis B. Quality Metrics C. Process Improvement Plan D. Quality Improvement Plan
Last Answer : C. Process Improvement Plan
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 : Which of the following activity is not the part of project planning? A. project estimation B. project scheduling C. project monitoring D. risk management
Last Answer : C. project monitoring
Description : A is developed using historical cost information that relates some metric to the project cost. a) Algorithmic cost modelling b) Expert judgement c) Estimation by analogy d) Parkinson’s Law
Last Answer : a) Algorithmic cost modelling
Description : Which stage of project management life cycle requires the maximum time of completion A.Conceptualization B.Planning C.Execution D.Estimation
Last Answer : C.Execution
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 : _____ is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. a. Project management b. Symantic timeline c. Task identification d. Time estimation e. Work plan
Last Answer : a. Project management
Description : . Which of the following is empirical estimation technique? (i) expert judgement (ii) Delphi estimation (iii) COCOMO (iv) Critical path Method A. only i, ii & iii B. only i & ii C. only i, iii & iv D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. only i & ii
Description : Lines of Code measures the size of project by counting A. the number of source instructions B. the comments in the code C. the header lines D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. the number of source instructions
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 : Which of the following is true regarding the project scope statement? A. The project scope statement includes a change control system that describes how to make changes to the ... reliability of the project scope and describes the process for verifying and accepting completed deliverables.
Last Answer : B. The project scope further elaborates the Initiating processes and serves as a basis for future project decisions.
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 : 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 : 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 : Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project. a. complexity b. effort required c. program size d. time required
Last Answer : c. program size
Description : Heuristics estimation technique depends on A. educated guess B. prior experience C. Common sense D. All of the above
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 : Which technique is applicable when other projects in the same analogy application domain have been completed? a) Algorithmic cost modelling b) Expert judgement c) Estimation by analogy d) Parkinson’s Law
Last Answer : c) Estimation by analogy
Description : In estimation of cost functions, variations in a single activity level represents the A. related total costs B. related fixed cost C. related variable cost D. related per unit cost
Last Answer : A. related total costs
Description : Relationship based on unrelated level of activity and past data of cost is measured with help of A. cost estimation B. price estimation C. unit estimation D. production estimation
Last Answer : A. cost estimation
Description : In the stock-price beta estimation for the Coca-Cola Company, the dependent variable is the: A. return on Coca-Cola. B. price of Coca-Cola stock. C. return on the S&P 500. D. value of the S&P 500 Index.
Last Answer : A. return on Coca-Cola.
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 : An Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) is used to identify: a. the reporting structure and current availability of all individuals in the project. b. technical ability and line of communication ... . d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Last Answer : d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Description : An Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS) is used to identify: a. the reporting structure and current availability of all individuals in the project. b. technical ability and line of ... project. d. the reporting structure and lines of communication for all individuals in the projects.
Description : Which of the following technique overcomes drawback related to LOC? A. Project Planning Sheet B. Function Point Metric C. COCOMO D. COCOMO2
Description : It is often difficult to estimate size at an early stage in a project when only a specification is available a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
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 : Which of these characteristics are used to determine the scope of a project? a. Only performance. b. Only context. c. Information objectives, function, performance d. None of the above.
Last Answer : c. Information objectives, function, performance
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 : You are working in CareerRide as a project manager. What will you do to minimize the risk of failure? a. Request a large budget b. You will increase the team size c. Track progress d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Track progress
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 : 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 : What is function point? Explain its importance. What is function-oriented metrics?
Last Answer : Ans. Function point measures the functionality from the user point of view, that is, on the basis of what the user request and receives in return. Therefore, it deals with ... empirical relationship based on countable measures of software's information domain and assessments of software complexity.
Description : In large organisations, project management shall be of line type function where the project manager shall have ____ and has total formal control over the division he or she heads
Last Answer : Ans. Full line authority
Description : The function of project initiation is to describe all the parameters of a project and establish the suitable project management and excellence environment necessary to complete the project. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Work that continues throughout the project and does not relate to any specific phase of development is termed a(n) a) Milestone b) Project function c) Activity d) Task e) Baseline.
Last Answer : b) Project function
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 : . 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 : The primary components of the quality management function are : 1. quality planning 2. quality control and assurance 3. quantitative measurement 4. quantitative assessment of the project
Last Answer : 5. a and b
Description : Which of the following is a form of trust that is built on the examination of the person’s motives and the conclusion that he or she is not hostile? Select one: a. Objective credibility b. Attribution of benevolence c. Non-manipulative trust d. Unequivocal liberality e. High cost of lying
Last Answer : b. Attribution of benevolence
Description : This set of Software Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Project Management . 1. Which of the following is not project management goal? a) Keeping overall ... agreed time c) Maintaining a happy and well-functioning development team d) Avoiding customer complaints
Last Answer : d) Avoiding customer complaints
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.