In Barry Boehm's COCOMO model, what standard size metric is used as the primary effort estimation input parameter?
Option B is correct. COCOMO (Constructive Cost Model) calculates Effort (Person-Months) as a mathematical function of KLOC (Thousands of Lines of Source Code).
In basic COCOMO, which project mode represents small, simple software projects developed by experienced teams with flexible requirements?
Option A is correct. COCOMO modes: 1) Organic (small, familiar environment, flexible limits); 2) Semi-detached (medium size/complexity); 3) Embedded (tight hardware/regulations).
In Allan Albrecht's Function Point Analysis (FPA), which category represents data files generated and maintained completely inside the software application boundary?
Option A is correct. Function Point Analysis classifies 5 function types: Internal Logical Files (ILFs), External Interface Files (EIFs), External Inputs (EIs), External Outputs (EOs), and External Inquiries (EQs).
What project management technique determines the minimum total project completion time by identifying the longest continuous path of dependent tasks with zero float?
Option B is correct. The Critical Path Method (CPM) identifies the longest path through a project network diagram, where every activity on the critical path has zero total float/slack.
In PERT three-point estimation, what formula calculates the Expected Duration (Te) given Optimistic time (to), Most Likely time (tm), and Pessimistic time (tp)?
Option D is correct. PERT beta distribution expected time Te = (to + 4*tm + tp) / 6. Standard deviation sigma = (tp - to) / 6.