Software Project Management
INF3708
Assignment 02: Due date 20 September 2019 Compulsory
ASSIGNMENT 02 - SEMESTER 2
Total Mark: 133 Marks = 100%
Mark weight: 60%
ASSIGNMENT 02
Due date 20 September 2019
Study material Hughes & Cotterell: Chapters 5 - 9
Total marks 133 marks
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, Questions on Chapter 5 - 7
QUESTION 1 [30 Marks]
QUESTION ON CHAPTER 5
1.1 Discuss the software efforts estimation techniques according to your prescribe textbook by Hughes
and Cotterell (2009). In addition, fine at least one journal article that discussed software project estimation
techniques/project estimation techniques and summary the techniques discussed in the article. Please
remember to include the title of the article your reviewed.
(20)
1.2. COCOMO is a cost estimation model that was built around equation. Provide the equation and
describe the variables in Boehm’s equation for calculating effort in the use of the COCOMO model.
(3)
1.3. Three systems with the following estimated lines of code were identified. Using Boehm’s
equation, calculations and identify which year each system will be completed. Which system can be
completed in three years? N:B show all your calculations. (7)
System Line of code System type
A 17862 Semi-detached mode
B 10762 Semi-detached mode
C 22132 Organic mode
Table 1 for Question 1: System details
COCOM Constants for calculation are made available in table 5.4 of your textbook, page
121.
QUESTION 2 [24 Marks]
QUESTIONS ON CHAPTER 6
2.1 Consider the following list of tasks with dependencies and estimated durations reflected
in table 2 and draw a CPD network diagram activity-on-node diagram to illustrate the
interaction of the activities. Include the calculations of all the values on the nodes forward
pass (earliest date) and backward pass (latest date). Note: please use the notation
example in your textbook. (14)
Activity Duration Predecessor
A 4 day -
B 2 days A
C 3 days A
D 2 days C
E
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INF3708
Assignment 02: Due date 20 September 2019 Compulsory
ASSIGNMENT 02 - SEMESTER 2
Total Mark: 133 Marks = 100%
Mark weight: 60%
ASSIGNMENT 02
Due date 20 September 2019
Study material Hughes & Cotterell: Chapters 5 - 9
Total marks 133 marks
If your assignment is late, please DO NOT PHONE OR E-MAIL asking for an extension but include a note in
your assignment stating the reason for the late submission and we will decide whether or not it will be
marked.
Instructions:
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2. The following unique number has to be assigned to the assignment:
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758039
3. Show all your working (calculations).
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, Questions on Chapter 5 - 7
QUESTION 1 [30 Marks]
QUESTION ON CHAPTER 5
1.1 Discuss the software efforts estimation techniques according to your prescribe textbook by Hughes
and Cotterell (2009). In addition, fine at least one journal article that discussed software project estimation
techniques/project estimation techniques and summary the techniques discussed in the article. Please
remember to include the title of the article your reviewed.
(20)
1.2. COCOMO is a cost estimation model that was built around equation. Provide the equation and
describe the variables in Boehm’s equation for calculating effort in the use of the COCOMO model.
(3)
1.3. Three systems with the following estimated lines of code were identified. Using Boehm’s
equation, calculations and identify which year each system will be completed. Which system can be
completed in three years? N:B show all your calculations. (7)
System Line of code System type
A 17862 Semi-detached mode
B 10762 Semi-detached mode
C 22132 Organic mode
Table 1 for Question 1: System details
COCOM Constants for calculation are made available in table 5.4 of your textbook, page
121.
QUESTION 2 [24 Marks]
QUESTIONS ON CHAPTER 6
2.1 Consider the following list of tasks with dependencies and estimated durations reflected
in table 2 and draw a CPD network diagram activity-on-node diagram to illustrate the
interaction of the activities. Include the calculations of all the values on the nodes forward
pass (earliest date) and backward pass (latest date). Note: please use the notation
example in your textbook. (14)
Activity Duration Predecessor
A 4 day -
B 2 days A
C 3 days A
D 2 days C
E
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