x - Project management

Question 1

is essential if software engineering projects are to be developed on schedule and within budget.

Answer 1

Good software project management

Question 3

is distinct from other engineering management. Software is intangible. Projects may be novel or innovative so there is no body of experience to guide their management. Software processes are not as mature as traditional engineering processes.

Answer 3

Software management

Question 4

is now recognized as one of the most important project management tasks.

Answer 4

Risk management

Question 5

involves identifying and assessing major project risks to establish the probability that they will occur and the consequences for the project if that risk does arise. You should make plans to avoid, manage, or deal with likely risks if or when they arise.

Answer 5

Risk management

Question 6

Software development groups should be [1]. The key factors that influence the effectiveness of a group are the people in that group, the way that it is
organized, and the communication between group members.

Answer 6

fairly small and cohesive

Question 7

within a group are influenced by factors such as the status of group members, the size of the group, the gender composition of the group, personalities, and available communication channels.

Answer 7

Communications