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Q51.
What is the recommended approach for coordinating work at the macro level in big projects?

a.

Agile methods

b.

Explicit stages and corresponding milestones

c.

Mutual adjustment

d.

Standardization

Discuss
Answer: (b).Explicit stages and corresponding milestones Explanation:At the macro level, management may have to coordinate the work of different teams, and report to higher management. This may require an approach in which explicit stages and corresponding milestones are distinguished.
Q52.
Is it recommended to use the same control mechanisms at the macro and micro level in big projects?

a.

Yes

b.

No

c.

May be Yes or No

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (b).No Explanation:For big projects, it may be effective to use different control mechanisms at the macro and micro level, respectively. At the macro level, management may have to coordinate the work of different teams, and report to higher management. At the level of a small subteam though, one may still apply agile methods to control the day-to-day work.
Q53.
What are the consequences of neglecting project-specific characteristics during the planning stage of a software development project?

a.

Success

b.

Failure

c.

Can't say

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Failure Explanation:Neglecting those project-specific characteristics is likely to result in project failures, failures that have often been reported upon in the literature, but equally often remain hidden from the public at large.
Q54.
What is the goal of tailoring the project's management to the situation at hand?

a.

To ensure project failure

b.

To ensure project success

c.

Can't say

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).To ensure project success Explanation:By taking the different control aspects into account during the planning stage of a software development project, we can tailor the project’s management to the situation at hand, thus ensuring project success.
Q55.
What is the control situation that involves the most uncertainty?

a.

Product certainty

b.

Process certainty

c.

Resource certainty

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:If the product certainty, process certainty and resource certainty are all low, we get the most difficult control situation. Because of these uncertainties, the work will be exploratory in nature.
Q56.
What is the main focus of the risk management in software development?

a.

Identifying global risk categories and tying them to preferred control situations

b.

Discussing individual risks and their management during project execution

c.

Considering adverse situations such as unrealistically tight schedules and design gold plating

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).Discussing individual risks and their management during project execution Explanation:The main focus of the risk management is discussing individual risks and their management during project execution.
Q57.
What is a common attitude towards risks in software development?

a.

Risks are identified and dealt with early on

b.

Risks are ignored and an optimistic scenario is assumed under all circumstances

c.

Risks are identified, but their severity is often underestimated

d.

Risks are identified and dealt with only when chaos sets in

Discuss
Answer: (b).Risks are ignored and an optimistic scenario is assumed under all circumstances Explanation:In software development, risks are often ignored and an optimistic scenario is assumed under all circumstances.
Q58.
What is the recommended approach for dealing with risks in a software project?

a.

Ignoring them and relying on heroics when chaos sets in

b.

Identifying them early on and providing measures to deal with them

c.

Assuming an optimistic scenario and not reserving funds for dealing with risks

d.

Waiting until chaos sets in before dealing with risks

Discuss
Answer: (b).Identifying them early on and providing measures to deal with them Explanation:Identifying potential risks of a project as early as possible and providing measures to deal with them, as doing so is a sign of wisdom.
Q59.
What is the difference between a risk and a problem?

a.

A risk is a future negative event that may affect the success of an effort, while a problem is a present negative event that affects the success of an effort.

b.

A risk is a present negative event that may affect the success of an effort, while a problem is a future negative event that affects the success of an effort.

c.

A risk is a future negative event that affects the success of an effort, while a problem is a present negative event that may affect the success of an effort.

d.

A risk is a present negative event that affects the success of an effort, while a problem is a future negative event that may affect the success of an effort.

Discuss
Answer: (a).A risk is a future negative event that may affect the success of an effort, while a problem is a present negative event that affects the success of an effort. Explanation:Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks and taking steps to mitigate or cope with them. A risk is a possible future negative event that may affect the success of an effort, while a problem is a present negative event that affects the success of an effort.
Q60.
What is the importance of identifying risks early on in a software development project?

a.

It is a sign of unwarranted pessimism.

b.

It allows for the reservation of funds to deal with risks.

c.

It makes it more likely that the project will run smoothly from start to finish.

d.

It allows for the implementation of measures to deal with risks.

Discuss
Answer: (d).It allows for the implementation of measures to deal with risks. Explanation:Identifying potential risks early on in a software development project allows for the implementation of measures to deal with them. This can help prevent risks from becoming problems and negatively impacting the success of the project.
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