INF3708 Oct/Nov 2011 exam paper — questions

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  1. Question 1.1 · Nature of software projects · 1 mark

    Identify the term that describes the composition of Software Project Management scope in which an outline plan is normally formulated for the whole project, with detailed plans produced for each phase as it is reached. This scope may include, but is not limited to, work- and product-breakdown structures (covering the entire project as well as each phase), quality standards, risk management and change control procedures, resource allocation, time management and costing calculations. The options are: A. Project Feasibility; B. Project Initiation; C. Project Planning; D. Project Execution; E. Project Control.Show the full question

  2. Question 1.2 · Software development models · 1 mark

    When a system is produced within a project, different process models may be chosen. One particular process model offers the following advantages: (i) large projects may benefit from the limited iteration process it allows; (ii) its logical flow aids understanding; (iii) sequential project processes are easier to plan and implement; (iv) it allows project completion times to be forecast with a relative degree of accuracy; (v) it is relatively simple and easy to understand; (vi) it enables allocation of tasks within a phase; and (vii) progress can be evaluated at the end of each phase. Identify which process model has these advantages from the options: A. Waterfall model; B. Spiral model; C. Rapid Application Development (RAD); D. Component-Based Development (CBD); E. 'b' Model.Show the full question

  3. Question 1.3 · The project manager and process · 1 mark

    According to Hughes and Cotterell, methods and plans differ in a particular way. Select the correct description from the options: A. Methods are normally based on plans; B. Methods relate to activities in general and plans relate to real activities; C. Plans are usually based on initial activities; D. Plans relate to activities in general and methods relate to real activities; E. 1 & 2.Show the full question

  4. Question 1.4 · Software development models · 1 mark

    The linear sequential model of software development is also known by another name. Choose the correct option: A. Classical life cycle model; B. Fountain model; C. Spiral model; D. Chaos model; E. None of the above.Show the full question

  5. Question 1.5 · Evaluation and investment appraisal · 1 mark

    Projects must be evaluated on certain grounds. Select the correct combination of grounds from the options: A. strategic, political and economical grounds; B. strategic, technical and cultural grounds; C. technical and economical grounds; D. strategic, technical and economical grounds; E. None of the above.Show the full question

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