In the information technology field in general, the term “application” is used to appoint an executable program that meets a set of specific OBJECTIVES or one objective for the users. As classical example that we can quote is the Windows Calculator, Word, etc.

Developers, in turn, tend to DETERMINE the scope of applications under the physical segmentation of the software. Thus, a single set of related functions is separate according to the following technological issues:

1. The physical implementation METHODS. For example, BATCH or online performed functions
2. The physical platform on which subsets of functions reside. For example, mainframe or PC (low deck)
3. The architectures under which the applications are designed. For example, DESKTOP, clientserver, web, or 3tier.

On Function Point Analysis (FPA) , an application is defined according to the user’s view and according to business considerations and not to technical components. According to the Counting Practices Manual (CPM), an application is a cohesive set of data and automated procedures that support a business objective, which may consist of one or more components, modules or subsystems. Often, the term “application” is used as a synonym for system, application system or information system.

For the function points analysis the correct understanding of the term and, in turn, the correct identification of an application (enclosed by its boundary) is the basis for the consistent use of the technique, avoiding oversizing or undersizing during the counts.

In the information technology field in general, the term “application” is used to appoint an executable program that meets a set of specific objectives or one objective for the users. As classical example that we can quote is the Windows Calculator, Word, etc.

Developers, in turn, tend to determine the scope of applications under the physical segmentation of the software. Thus, a single set of related functions is separate according to the following technological issues:

On Function Point Analysis (FPA) , an application is defined according to the user’s view and according to business considerations and not to technical components. According to the Counting Practices Manual (CPM), an application is a cohesive set of data and automated procedures that support a business objective, which may consist of one or more components, modules or subsystems. Often, the term “application” is used as a synonym for system, application system or information system.

For the function points analysis the correct understanding of the term and, in turn, the correct identification of an application (enclosed by its boundary) is the basis for the consistent use of the technique, avoiding oversizing or undersizing during the counts.