Self-Graded Chapter Practice Quiz

Estimation

Covers the estimation process (Size → Effort → Schedule), the Cone of Uncertainty, the six estimation methodologies (Expert Judgment, Top-down, Bottom-up, Analogy, Priced to Win, Parametric/Algorithmic), Lines of Code vs. Function Points, effort/duration/work-effort math, Three-Point and PERT estimating, COCOMO (Basic and Intermediate), estimation issues (over/under-estimation, contingency vs. management reserves), and the human psychology behind deadlines (Parkinson's Law, Student Syndrome). Submit for instant grading — every question reveals a full answer key explaining why the correct answer is correct and why the others are wrong.

Total: 21 points Time limit: 25 minutes Questions: 12 Format: 4 MCQ + 8 Short Answer

Sections covered: Estimation Basics & Process · Cone of Uncertainty · Estimation Methodologies · Lines of Code vs. Function Points · Function Point Process · Effort Estimation & Duration · Three-Point / PERT Estimating · COCOMO (Basic & Intermediate) · Estimation Issues · Final Notes (Reserves, Deadlines, Parkinson's Law & Student Syndrome).

Multiple Choice — Scenario Application

4 points · 1 each

Short Answer

17 points

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