Software Project Management

What is the primary objective of software project management?

• Delivering software projects under budget

• Delivering software projects with the highest quality

• Delivering software projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications

• Ensuring that software projects use the latest technology

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a project scope statement?

• To outline the specific tasks to be performed by the project team

• To document the software's final user interface design

• To define the project’s boundaries, deliverables, and constraints

• To provide a detailed budget for the project

Which of the following is an essential element of a risk management plan?

• Risk avoidance only

• Identification of all potential risks, their impact, and mitigation strategies

• A list of approved software development tools

• A schedule for team meetings

In the context of software project planning, what is a dependency?

• A tool used for version control

• A relationship between tasks, where one cannot start until another has finished

• A type of software bug

• The need for external consultation

What does the term "resource allocation" refer to in software project planning?

• Distributing financial resources among stakeholders

• Assigning and scheduling resources, such as team members and tools, to project tasks

• Allocating office space for the project team

• Deciding on which software languages to use

What is the primary goal of project scheduling in software development?

• To ensure that the project is completed within the allocated budget

• To allocate specific tasks to project team members

• To establish a timeline for project tasks and milestones

• To purchase the necessary software tools

In software project management, what is a milestone?

• A small task that can be completed in a day

• A significant event or achievement in the project timeline

• An unexpected challenge or risk

• A weekly team meeting

Which step comes first in the risk management process?

• Risk mitigation

• Risk identification

• Risk analysis

• Risk monitoring

What type of risk directly affects the technical aspects of a software project, such as architecture, technology, and tools?

• Organizational risk

• Technical risk

• External risk

• Budgetary risk

What is the purpose of risk mitigation strategies?

• To eliminate all risks

• To transfer all risks to insurance companies

• To reduce the impact or likelihood of risks

• To identify new risks