Software Project Planning Questions

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1.

Which of the following is an important factor that can affect the accuracy and efficacy of estimates?

A

Project size

B

Planning process

C

Project complexity

D

Degree of structural uncertainty

Correct Answer: A

As size increases, the interdependence among various elements of the software grows rapidly.

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2.

What describes the data and control to be processed?

A

Planning process

B

Software scope

C

External hardware

D

Project complexity

Correct Answer: B

Functions described in the statement of scope are evaluated and in some cases refined to provide more detail prior to the beginning of estimation.

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3.

A number of independent investigators have developed a team-oriented approach to requirements gathering that can be applied to establish the scope of a project called

A

JAD

B

CLASS

C

FAST

D

None of the mentioned

Correct Answer: C

Facilitated application specification techniques (FAST), this approach encourages the creation of a joint team of customers and developers who work together to identify the problem, propose elements of the solution, negotiate different approaches, and specify a preliminary set of requirements.

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4.

CLSS stands for

A

conveyor line sorting system

B

conveyor line sorting software

C

conveyor line sorting speed

D

conveyor line sorting specification

Correct Answer: A

The conveyor line sorting system (CLSS) sorts boxes moving along a conveyor line. Each box is identified by a barcode that contains a part number and is sorted into one of six bins at the end of the line.

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5.

The project planner examines the statement of scope and extracts all important software functions which is known as

A

Association

B

Decomposition

C

Planning process

D

All of the mentioned

Correct Answer: B

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6.

The environment that supports the software project is called

A

CLSS

B

SEE

C

FAST

D

CBSE

Correct Answer: B

Software engineering environment (SEE), incorporates hardware and software.

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7.

Which of the following is not an option to achieve reliable cost and effort estimate ?

A

Base estimates on similar projects that have already been completed

B

Use one or more empirical models for software cost and effort estimation

C

Use relatively simple decomposition techniques to generate project cost and effort estimates

D

The ability to translate the size estimate into human effort, calendar time, and dollars

Correct Answer: D

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8.

What can be used to complement decomposition techniques and offer a potentially valuable estimation approach in their own right?

A

Automated estimation tools

B

Empirical estimation models

C

Decomposition techniques

D

Both Automated estimation tools and Empirical estimation models

Correct Answer: B

An estimation model for computer software uses empirically derived formulas to predict effort as a function of LOC or FP.

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9.

Which of the following is not achieved by an automated estimation tools?

A

Predicting staffing levels

B

Predicting software cost

C

Predicting software schedules

D

Predicting clients demands

Correct Answer: D

Demands can vary from client to client.

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10.

Software project estimation can never be an exact science, but a combination of good historical data and systematic techniques can improve estimation accuracy.

A

True

B

False

C

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Explanation :

D

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Correct Answer: A