code complete chp3

Question 1

If you emphasize quality in the middle of the project, you emphasize…?

Answer 1

Construction practices

Question 2

If you emphasize quality at the beginning of the project, you plan for, require, and design a …?

Answer 2

High quality product.

Question 3

By the time you get to construction, the earlier parts have already laid some of the groundwork for…?

Answer 3

Success or Failure.

Question 4

During construction, you should be able to determine…?

Answer 4

If it will be a Success or Failure.

Question 5

Projects will run best if…?

Answer 5

Appropriate preparation tends to focus on improving requirements and project plans.

Question 6

The overarching goal of preparation is…?

Answer 6

Risk reduction.

Question 7

A good project planner clear major risks out of the way as early as possible so that the…?

Answer 7

Bulk of the project can proceed as smoothly as possible.

Question 8

The most common project risks in software development are…?

Answer 8

Poor requirements and poor project planning. (Preparation focuses on improving requirements and project plans)

Question 9

The specific approach to risk reduction must be decided…?

Answer 9

Project by project. (Details can vary greatly among projects).