DAU ISA 101 Module 8 Test 1

DAU ISA 101 Module 8 Test 1 Measurement: Overview Exam Here is your test result.The dots represent the choices you have made. The highlighted questions are the questions you have missed. Remediation Accessed shows whether you accessed those links.'N' represents links not visited and 'Y' represents visited links. Back to Status page contains 7 Questions 1) What is the primary goal of software measurement programs in information technology? [19.101.1.1 Recognize the benefits and characteristics of software measurement.] To make the organization more effective To give organizations the ability to implement efficient processes To provide organizations with the ability of implementing software utilizing the agile methodology To ensure that the organization's information technology programs are aligned to increasing trends in software development technologies and processes. 2) True or False. Information needs must remain static over the course of the program and should not be allowed to change. [19.101.1.2 Define the four (4) fundamental measurement principles and terminology used in conjunction with the PSM Measurement Information Model.] True False 3) What is true about the information needs used by decision makers when determining what measures should be applied to a program? Select the two that apply. [19.101.1.3 Identify the key experienced-based best practices used to design the DoD Practical Software and System Measurement (PSM) process.] Information needs are most often documented in pre-defined data lists, graphs and reports. Key program events help to ensure information needs remain as static as possible.  Measures should be traceable back to information needs.  Information needs change over time. 4) In this step of the PSM Measurement Process Model data is turned into that provide insight into the identified information needs? (Fill in the blank.) [19.101.1.4 Describe the PSM Measurement Process Model used to develop and implement a measurement program.] indicators measures information attributes 5) The software measure addressing the balance between work to be performed and assigned personnel resources is: [19.101.1.5 Recognize the seven (7) categories of software measures.] Resources and Cost. Process Performance. Schedule and Progress. Product Stability. 6) True or False. The status of a software development effort can be adequately described by tracking lines-of code, requirements and resource utilization software measures. [19.101.1.6 Describe how software indicators are used to "paint the picture" of progress for an information need.] [Remediation Accessed :N] True False 7) True or False. The important PSM lesson learned with Integrated Analysis is to link multiple performance indicators together to "paint the picture" for better decision-making. [19.101.1.7 Recognize the PSM lessons learned in planning for a measurement program.] False True