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Which of the following is not a project manager’s activity?(a) project control(b) project management(c) project planning(d) project designI got this question in examination.Query is from Managing Software Projects topic in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (d) project design |
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PM-CMM stands for(a) people management capability maturity model(b) process management capability maturity model(c) product management capability maturity model(d) project management capability maturity modelThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.My enquiry is from Managing Software Projects topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) people MANAGEMENT capability maturity MODEL |
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Which of the following is not an effective software project management focus?(a) people(b) product(c) popularity(d) processI got this question in an interview.The doubt is from Managing Software Projects in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (C) popularity |
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Project management involves the planning, monitoring, and control of the people, process, and events that occur as software evolves from a preliminary concept to an operational implementation.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My enquiry is from Managing Software Projects topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) True Easy EXPLANATION: NONE. |
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| 55. |
If an Indirect approach is taken, then the sizing approach is represented as(a) LOC(b) FP(c) Fuzzy Logic(d) LOC and FPI had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (b) FP |
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Programming language experience is a part of which factor of COCOMO cost drivers?(a) Personnel Factor(b) Product Factor(c) Platform Factor(d) Project FactorThis question was posed to me in homework.This key question is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (a) Personnel Factor The BEST I can explain: NONE. |
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| 57. |
The project planner must reconcile the estimates based on decomposition techniques to produce a single estimate of effort.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me in unit test.Question is taken from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) False |
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Which of the following is not one of the five information domain characteristics of Function Point (FP) decomposition?(a) External inputs(b) External outputs(c) External process(d) External inquiriesI had been asked this question during an online interview.My doubt stems from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (c) External process |
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| 59. |
A make-buy decision is based on whether(a) The software may be purchased off-the-shelf(b) “Full-experience” or “Partial-experience” software components should be used(c) Customer-built software should be developed(d) All of the mentionedThe question was posed to me during a job interview.The above asked question is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (d) All of the mentioned For EXPLANATION I would SAY: None.. |
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In many cases, it is often more cost-effective to acquire, rather than develop, computer software.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The above asked question is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) True |
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Who suggested the four different approaches to the sizing problem?(a) Putnam(b) Myers(c) Boehm(d) Putnam and MyersThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.This question is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (d) PUTNAM and Myers Explanation: NONE. |
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How many forms exists of Barry Boehm’s COCOMO Model?(a) Two(b) Three(c) Four(d) No form existsI have been asked this question during an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning topic in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (b) Three |
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The expected value for the estimation variable (size), S, can be computed as a weighted average of the optimistic(Sopt), most likely (Sm), and pessimistic (Spess) estimates given as(a) EV = (Sopt + 4Sm + Spess)/4(b) EV = (Sopt + 4Sm + Spess)/6(c) EV = (Sopt + 2Sm + Spess)/6(d) EV = (Sopt + 2Sm + Spess)/4The question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (B) EV = (Sopt + 4Sm + Spess)/6 |
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Which software project sizing approach develop estimates of the information domain characteristics?(a) Function point sizing(b) Change sizing(c) Standard component sizing(d) Fuzzy logic sizingI got this question in class test.I'd like to ask this question from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) FUNCTION POINT sizing |
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If a Direct approach to software project sizing is taken, size can be measured in(a) LOC(b) FP(c) LOC and FP(d) None of the mentionedThis question was posed to me during a job interview.Query is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning topic in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (a) LOC For explanation I would say: LOC or Line of Code is a direct measure to ESTIMATE PROJECT size. |
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Cost and effort estimation of a software uses only one forms of decomposition, either decomposition of the problem or decomposition of the process.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in class test.My query is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (B) False To elaborate: Estimation USES one or both FORMS of PARTITIONING. |
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Why is decomposition technique required?(a) Software project estimation is a form of problem solving(b) Developing a cost and effort estimate for a software project is too complex(c) All of the mentioned(d) None of the mentionedI have been asked this question in examination.Asked question is from Decomposition Techniques in Software Project Planning topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (c) All of the mentioned For explanation: For these reasons, we decompose the problem, re-characterizing it as a SET of smaller PROBLEMS. |
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Risk management is now recognized as one of the most important project management tasks.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question during an internship interview.My question is from Risk Management topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (a) True For explanation I would say: NONE. |
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Which of the following strategies means that the impact of the risk will be reduced?(a) Avoidance strategies(b) Minimization strategies(c) Contingency plans(d) All of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.I need to ask this question from Risk Management topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (B) Minimization strategies To explain I WOULD say: NONE. |
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Which of the following term is best defined by the statement: “Derive traceability information to maximize information hiding in the design.”?(a) Underestimated development time(b) Organizational restructuring(c) Requirements changes(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.I want to ask this question from Risk Management in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (c) REQUIREMENTS changes |
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Which of the following risks are derived from the software or hardware technologies that are used to develop the system?(a) Managerial risks(b) Technology risks(c) Estimation risks(d) Organizational risksI have been asked this question in an online quiz.The doubt is from Risk Management topic in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (B) Technology risks |
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Which of the following risks are derived from the organizational environment where the software is being developed?(a) People risks(b) Technology risks(c) Estimation risks(d) Organizational risksI have been asked this question in homework.Question is from Risk Management in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (d) Organizational RISKS Explanation: These risks are at MANAGEMENT level. |
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What assess the risk and your plans for risk mitigation and revise these when you learn more about the risk?(a) Risk monitoring(b) Risk planning(c) Risk analysis(d) Risk identificationI have been asked this question during an interview.This interesting question is from Risk Management in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) RISK monitoring The EXPLANATION: NONE. |
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Which of the following term is best defined by the statement: “The underlying technology on which the system is built is superseded by new technology.”?(a) Technology change(b) Product competition(c) Requirements change(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question in an online quiz.My doubt is from Risk Management topic in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (a) TECHNOLOGY change |
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Which of the following term is best defined by the statement: “There will be a change of organizational management with different priorities.”?(a) Staff turnover(b) Technology change(c) Management change(d) Product competitionI had been asked this question in an international level competition.The above asked question is from Risk Management in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (c) MANAGEMENT change The EXPLANATION is: None. |
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Which of the following risk is the failure of a purchased component to perform as expected?(a) Product risk(b) Project risk(c) Business risk(d) Programming riskI have been asked this question in homework.My doubt stems from Risk Management topic in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) PRODUCT risk |
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Risk management is one of the most important jobs for a(a) Client(b) Investor(c) Production team(d) Project managerThis question was posed to me in a national level competition.Query is from Risk Management topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (d) PROJECT manager |
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Which of the following term is best defined by the statement:”the degree of uncertainty that the product will meet its requirements and be fit for its intended use.”?(a) Performance risk(b) Cost risk(c) Support risk(d) Schedule riskThe question was asked in an interview.Enquiry is from Software Risks and Identification topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) PERFORMANCE risk |
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Which risks are associated with constraints imposed by management or the marketplace?(a) Business impact risks(b) Process definition risks(c) Product size risks(d) Development environment risksI have been asked this question in an online quiz.I would like to ask this question from Software Risks and Identification topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (a) BUSINESS IMPACT risks |
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Which risks are associated with the overall size of the software to be built or modified?(a) Business impact risks(b) Process definition risks(c) Product size risks(d) Development environment risksThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My doubt stems from Software Risks and Identification in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Which of the following is not a business risk?(a) building an excellent product or system that no one really wants(b) losing the support of senior management due to a change in focus or change in people(c) lack of documented requirements or software scope(d) losing budgetary or personnel commitmentI got this question in my homework.Asked question is from Software Risks and Identification topic in division Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) LACK of DOCUMENTED requirements or software scope |
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Which of the following is a systematic attempt to specify threats to the project plan?(a) Risk identification(b) Performance risk(c) Support risk(d) Risk projectionThe question was asked in an interview.I'd like to ask this question from Software Risks and Identification topic in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) Risk projection Easy explanation: By IDENTIFYING known and predictable risks, the PROJECT manager takes a first step TOWARD avoiding them when possible and controlling them when NECESSARY. |
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What threatens the viability of the software to be built?(a) Known risks(b) Business risks(c) Project risks(d) Technical risksI got this question in my homework.The doubt is from Software Risks and Identification in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (b) Business risks |
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What threatens the quality and timeliness of the software to be produced?(a) Known risks(b) Business risks(c) Project risks(d) Technical risksThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Query is from Software Risks and Identification topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) Technical risks For explanation: Technical risks identify potential DESIGN, implementation, INTERFACE, VERIFICATION, and maintenance problems. |
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What is the product of the probability of incurring a loss due to the risk and the potential magnitude of that loss?(a) Risk exposure(b) Risk prioritization(c) Risk analysis(d) All of the mentionedI got this question in an online quiz.My question is from Software Risks and Identification topic in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (a) RISK exposure |
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Which one is not a risk management activity?(a) Risk assessment(b) Risk generation(c) Risk control(d) None of the mentionedThe question was asked in an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from Software Risks and Identification topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (b) Risk generation |
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What all has to be identified as per risk identification?(a) Threats(b) Vulnerabilities(c) Consequences(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question during an online exam.My doubt is from Software Risks and Identification topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned |
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Which one is not a stage of COCOMO-II?(a) Early design estimation model(b) Application Composition estimation model(c) Comprehensive cost estimation model(d) Post architecture estimation modelI got this question in an interview for job.This intriguing question comes from Empirical Estimation Models in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) Early DESIGN estimation model |
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COCOMO-II was developed at(a) University of Texas(b) University of Southern California(c) MIT(d) IIT-KanpurThis question was addressed to me in quiz.My enquiry is from Empirical Estimation Models topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (B) University of Southern California |
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Estimation of size for a project is dependent on(a) Cost(b) Time(c) Schedule(d) None of the mentionedThe question was asked in my homework.This is a very interesting question from Empirical Estimation Models topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (d) None of the mentioned |
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COCOMO was developed initially by(a) B.Beizer(b) Rajiv Gupta(c) B.W.Bohem(d) Gregg RothermalThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My doubt is from Empirical Estimation Models topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (c) B.W.Bohem |
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Which one is not a size measure for software product?(a) LOC(b) Halstead’s program length(c) Function Count(d) Cyclomatic ComplexityI had been asked this question during an online exam.The question is from Empirical Estimation Models topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (d) CYCLOMATIC Complexity |
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Which model was used during the early stages of software engineering, when prototyping of user interfaces, consideration of software and system interaction, assessment of performance, and evaluation of technology maturity were paramount.(a) Early design stage model(b) Post-architecture-stage model(c) Application composition model(d) All of the mentionedThe question was asked in class test.The doubt is from Empirical Estimation Models in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct option is (c) Application COMPOSITION model |
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Which version of COCOMO states that once requirements have been stabilized, the basic software architecture has been established?(a) Early design stage model(b) Post-architecture-stage model(c) Application composition model(d) All of the mentionedThe question was posed to me during an online exam.Query is from Empirical Estimation Models in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) EARLY DESIGN stage model |
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COCOMO stands for(a) Constructive cost model(b) Comprehensive cost model(c) Constructive cost estimation model(d) Complete cost estimation modelThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.Question is from Empirical Estimation Models in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) Constructive COST model |
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The empirical data that support most estimation models are derived from a vast sample of projects.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me in an online quiz.I would like to ask this question from Empirical Estimation Models in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (b) False |
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Which of the following uses empirically derived formulas to predict effort as a function of LOC or FP?(a) FP-Based Estimation(b) Process-Based Estimation(c) COCOMO(d) Both FP-Based Estimation and COCOMOThis question was posed to me in my homework.My enquiry is from Empirical Estimation Models topic in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (d) Both FP-Based ESTIMATION and COCOMO |
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The COCOMO model takes into account different approaches to software development, reuse, etc.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Size and Cost Estimation of Software in portion Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (b) False |
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Whichmodel 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 modelThe question was posed to me at a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Size and Cost Estimation of Software topic in section Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (C) A REUSE model The EXPLANATION is: None. |
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Which model is used during early stages of the system design after the requirements have been established?(a) An application-composition model(b) A post-architecture model(c) A reuse model(d) An early design modelI had been asked this question in an interview.This interesting question is from Size and Cost Estimation of Software topic in chapter Software Management of Software Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) An early design model |
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