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1. The only reason an estimate may be unreliable is lack of experience with the application on the part of the estimator.
- True
- False
B. False
2. The hardware required for most computer-based systems is more costly to purchase than the software.
- True
- False
B. False
3. Since project estimates are not completely reliable, they can be ignored once a software development project begins
- True
- False
B. False
4. The objective of software project planing is to
- convince the customer that a project is feasible.
- make use of historical project data.
- enable a manager to make reasonable estimates of cost and schedule
- determine the probable profit margin prior to bidding on a project.
C. enable a manager to make reasonable estimates of cost and schedule
5. The project scope is defined as a means of bounding the system
- functionality
- performance
- costs
- schedule
- a and b
E. a and b
6. Software feasibility is based on which of the following
- business and marketing concerns
- scope, constraints, market
- technology, finance, time, resources
- technical prowess of the developers
C. technology, finance, time, resources
7. The number of people required for a software project is determined
- after an estimate of the development effort is made.
- by the size of the project budget.
- from an assessment of the technical complexity of the system.
- all of the above
A. after an estimate of the development effort is made.
8. Reusable software components must be
- catalogued for easy reference
- standardized for easy application.
- validated for easy integration.
- all of the above
D. all of the above
9. The software engineering environment (SEE) consists of which of the following?
- customers
- developers
- hardware platforms
- software tools
- c and d
E. c and d
10. Software project estimation techniques can be broadly classified under which of the following headings?
- automated processes
- decomposition techniques
- empirical models
- regression models
- b and c
E. b and c
11. The size estimate for a software product to be built must be based on a direct measure like LOC.
- True
- False
B. False
12. Problem-based estimation is based on problem decomposition which focuses on
- information domain values
- project schedule
- software functions
- process activities
- a and c
E. a and c
13. LOC-based estimation techniques require problem decomposition based on
- information domain values
- project schedule
- software functions
- process activities
C. software functions
14. FP-based estimation techniques require problem decomposition based on
- information domain values
- project schedule
- software functions
- process activities
A. information domain values
15. Process-based estimation techniques require problem decomposition based on
- information domain values
- project schedule
- software functions
- process activities
- c and d
E. c and d
16. Unlike a LOC or function point each person’s “use-case” is exactly the same size
- True
- False
B. False
17. When agreement between estimates is poor the cause may often be traced to inadequately defined project scope or inappropriate productivity data.
- True
- False
A. True
18. Empirical estimation models are typically based on
- expert judgement based on past project experiences
- refinement of expected value estimation
- regression models derived from historical project data
- trial and error determination of the parameters and coefficients
C. regression models derived from historical project data
19. COCOMO II is an example of a suite of modern empirical estimation models that require sizing information expressed as:
- function points
- lines of code
- object points
- any of the above
D. any of the above
20. Putnam's software equation is a dynamic empirical model that has two independent parameters: a size estimate and an indication of project duration in calendar months or years.
- True
- False
A. True
21. Function points are of no user in developing estimates for object-oriented software.
- True
- False
B. False
22. In agile software development estimation techniques focus on the time required to complete each
- increment
- scenario
- task
- use-case
A. increment
23. It is possible to use a modified function point technique to develop estimates for Web applications.
- True
- False
A. True
24. Using a statistical technique like decision tree analysis can provide some assistance in sorting out the true costs associated with the make-buy decision.
- True
- False
A. True
25. Outsourcing always provides a simple means of acquiring software at lower cost than onsite development of the same product.
- True
- False
B. False
