Question 1

The _____ estimation method usually costs more and takes longer than other methods.

Accepted Answer

A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating 
A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating

Question 2

Function points in a software application program

Accepted Answer

A) can be used to illustrate the fact that experienced programmers tend to write more code than novice programmers would in coding the same project. 
B) is a superior method of measuring programmer productivity. 
C) is simpler because it does not need to consider user requirements. 
D) are a high-level analysis of the application requirements. 
E) focus on the functionality and complexity of an application system or module. 
A) can be used to illustrate the fact that experienced programmers tend to write more code than novice programmers would in coding the same project. 
B) is a superior method of measuring programmer productivity. 
C) is simpler because it does not need to consider user requirements. 
D) are a high-level analysis of the application requirements. 
E) focus on the functionality and complexity of an application system or module.

Question 3

Too much detail in the WBS can lead to _____

Accepted Answer

A) clearly specified objectives. 
B) guaranteed project delivery. 
C) time constraints. 
D) micromanagement. 
E) there can never be too much detail. 
A) clearly specified objectives. 
B) guaranteed project delivery. 
C) time constraints. 
D) micromanagement. 
E) there can never be too much detail.

Question 4

Because function points are independent of technology,they provide a way to compare projects that may use different platforms or languages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An estimation technique characterized by schedule and cost estimates of how long something should take or should cost.

Accepted Answer

A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating 
A) Guesstimating 
B) Delphi Technique 
C) Time Boxing 
D) Top-Down Estimating 
E) Bottom-Up Estimating

Question 6

With COCOMO,_____ projects are somewhat challenge and may integrate new processes and technology.

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) embedded 
C) detached 
D) semi-detached 
E) restrained 
A) organic 
B) embedded 
C) detached 
D) semi-detached 
E) restrained

The _____ estimation method usually costs more and takes longer than other methods.

Function points in a software application program

Too much detail in the WBS can lead to _____

Because function points are independent of technology,they provide a way to compare projects that may use different platforms or languages.

An estimation technique characterized by schedule and cost estimates of how long something should take or should cost.

With COCOMO,_____ projects are somewhat challenge and may integrate new processes and technology.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Initializing and Conceptualizing the IT Project

The Project Infrastructure

The Human Side of Project Management

Defining and Managing Project and Product Scope

The Project Schedule and Budget

Managing Project Risk

Project Communication,tracking,and Reporting

It Project Quality Management

Managing Organizational Change, resistance, and Conflict

Project Procurement Management and Outsourcing

Leadership and Ethics

Project Implementation, closure, and Evaluation

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Exam 6: The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

The _____ estimation method usually costs more and takes longer than other methods.

Function points in a software application program

Too much detail in the WBS can lead to _____

Because function points are independent of technology,they provide a way to compare projects that may use different platforms or languages.

An estimation technique characterized by schedule and cost estimates of how long something should take or should cost.

With COCOMO,_____ projects are somewhat challenge and may integrate new processes and technology.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Initializing and Conceptualizing the IT Project

The Project Infrastructure

The Human Side of Project Management

Defining and Managing Project and Product Scope

The Project Schedule and Budget

Managing Project Risk

Project Communication,tracking,and Reporting

It Project Quality Management

Managing Organizational Change, resistance, and Conflict

Project Procurement Management and Outsourcing

Leadership and Ethics

Project Implementation, closure, and Evaluation

Filters