Software Cost Estimation Quiz

What is one of the commonly used software costing factors?

• Marketing strategy

• Customer feedback

• Complexity and technology stack

• User interface design

What is the primary input for the COCOMO model to predict effort and schedule?

• Team size

• Software complexity

• Size of the software and cost drivers

• Hardware specifications

What does the Expert Judgment Model rely on for cost estimation?

• User surveys

• Past experience and industry knowledge

• Market analysis

• Automated tools

What is the primary purpose of the Delphi Method?

• To refine estimates by reaching a consensus

• To gather user feedback

• To develop software prototypes

• To analyze market trends

What does COCOMO stand for?

• Cost Optimization Model

• Comprehensive Cost Model

• Constructive Cost Model

• Cost of Computing Models

In the Basic COCOMO model, what is the size range for organic mode software?

• Less than 50 KLOC

• A few KLOC to a few tens of KLOC

• 50 - 300 KLOC

• Over 300 KLOC

What is a characteristic of the Embedded Mode in COCOMO?

• Developed by a small team of experienced developers

• Has tight constraints related to hardware

• Is suitable for small projects

• Requires little innovation

What is the effort estimation formula for organic software in COCOMO?

• Effort = 2.4 * (size)^1.05

• Effort = 3.0 * (size)^1.2

• Effort = 2.5 * (size)^0.38

• Effort = 1.5 * (size)^0.5

What is the typical range for the Effort Adjustment Factor (EAF) in the Intermediate Model?

• 0.5 to 1.0

• 0.9 to 1.4

• 1.0 to 2.0

• 1.5 to 2.5

Which of the following is NOT a category of cost drivers in the Intermediate Model?

• Project

• Market

• Personnel

• Product