Situational Factors (Risks) that Influence the Choice of Software Engineering Practices

Question 1

the potential to cause harm to the user or prejudice the interests of the purchaser varies depending on the type of product.

Answer 1

Criticality

Question 2

The requirements for software that implements a familiar process in an organization are better known than the requirements for a consumer product that is so new that the end-users do not even know what they want.

Answer 2

Uncertainty of Users’ Wants and Needs

Question 3

Software written for use in a specific organization only has to be compatible with its own computer environment, whereas software sold to a mass market must work in a wide range of environments.

Answer 3

Range of Environments

Question 4

It will cost more to fix an error after the product is built than it would if the error was discovered during the requirement phase of a project.

Answer 4

Cost of Fixing Errors

Question 5

Regulatory bodies and contractual clauses may require the use of software practices other than those that would normally be adopted.

Answer 5

Regulations

Question 6

Projects that take several years and require hundred of developers are common in certain organizations, whereas in other organizations, shorter projects developed by a single team are more typical.

Answer 6

Project Size

Question 7

There are a certain number of factors, in addition to project scope, that can increase the quantity of person-to-person communication or make communications more difficult.

Answer 7

Communication

Question 8

The organization has a culture that defines how people work.

Answer 8

Organization’s Culture

Question 9

Communication with other people on the same project is affected by how the work is distributed.

Answer 9

Concurrent Developer-Developer Communication

Question 10

Communication with developers is greatly facilitated when they work in the same area.

Answer 10

Developer-Maintainer Communication

Question 11

Progress reports must be sent to upper management

Answer 11

Communication between Managers and Developers

Question 12

Motivated by the need for power and security

Answer 12

Control Culture

Question 13

Defined by the need to make full use of one’s skills

Answer 13

Skill Culture

Question 14

As illustrated by Hewlett-Packard is motivated by a need to belong

Answer 14

Collaborative Culture

Question 15

Motivated by self-actualization, and can be seen in start-up organizations

Answer 15

Thriving Culture