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Which of the following inputs is used in software cost estimation models?
Suggested Answer: C
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Jestine
10 months ago
Wait, are we really using age of the software? That seems odd.
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Mabel
11 months ago
Maintenance requirements are super important for estimates!
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Jesse
11 months ago
Age of the software? Not sure how that factors in.
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Corinne
11 months ago
I think number of users matters too, right?
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Cornell
11 months ago
Definitely lines of code! That's a classic input.
MY
My
12 months ago
I vaguely remember that age of the software could impact costs, but I’m not confident if it’s a standard input.
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Devon
12 months ago
Number of users seems relevant, but I feel like it might not be directly used in cost estimation models.
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Destiny
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question where maintenance requirements were mentioned as a factor, but I can't recall if it's a primary input.
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Flo
1 year ago
I think lines of code is definitely one of the inputs, but I'm not sure about the others.
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Rolland
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key inputs for software cost estimation are things like lines of code, number of users, and maintenance needs. I'll make sure to read the options closely and select the best one.
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Bong
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know software cost estimation is important, but I'm not super familiar with the specific inputs used in the models. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lyla
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward software cost estimation question. I'll focus on the key inputs like lines of code, number of users, and maintenance requirements.
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Tyra
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I know software cost estimation is a complex topic, and there are a lot of different factors that go into the models. I'll have to really think through the options and try to eliminate the ones that don't seem as relevant.
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Vivienne
1 year ago
Wait, which formats were we supposed to choose again? I'm drawing a blank on the specifics of SAM report formats. Maybe I'll just guess and hope for the best.
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Narcisa
1 year ago
I'm going with lines of code. After all, how else are they going to estimate the number of pizza boxes the developers will consume?
BU
Buffy
1 year ago
D) Maintenance requirements
AU
Audra
1 year ago
That's a good point! Lines of code is definitely a common input for software cost estimation models.
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Lavera
1 year ago
A) Lines of code
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Mozelle
1 year ago
Maintenance requirements make a lot of sense. Ongoing support and updates can be a significant portion of the total cost.
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Johnetta
1 year ago
Definitely, it's important to consider all aspects when estimating software costs.
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Bettina
1 year ago
I agree, ongoing support can really add up in terms of cost.
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Vallie
1 year ago
Yes, maintenance requirements are crucial for accurate cost estimation.
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Dorothy
1 year ago
D) Maintenance requirements
AR
Argelia
1 year ago
C) Age of the software
KI
Kimbery
1 year ago
B) Number of users
HE
Herman
1 year ago
A) Lines of code
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Rikki
1 year ago
Age of the software? Really? That seems like an odd metric to include in cost estimation. What's next, the phase of the moon?
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Tiera
1 year ago
D) Maintenance requirements
DA
Danica
1 year ago
B) Number of users
PA
Paz
1 year ago
A) Lines of code
RU
Rueben
1 year ago
Number of users is also an important factor. More users usually means more features and functionality, which increases the cost.
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Taryn
1 year ago
Lines of code is definitely a key input for software cost estimation. It gives a good idea of the project's size and complexity.
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Carline
1 year ago
D) Maintenance requirements also play a significant role in estimating software costs.
DE
Derick
1 year ago
A) Lines of code is a crucial input for software cost estimation models.
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Val
1 year ago
But don't software cost estimation models primarily focus on lines of code?
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Felix
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's D) Maintenance requirements.
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Val
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Lines of code.