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ASQ CSQE Exam - Topic 7 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CSQE exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 7
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Which of the following inputs is used in software cost estimation models?

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Jestine
3 months ago
Wait, are we really using age of the software? That seems odd.
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Mabel
3 months ago
Maintenance requirements are super important for estimates!
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Jesse
3 months ago
Age of the software? Not sure how that factors in.
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Corinne
4 months ago
I think number of users matters too, right?
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Cornell
4 months ago
Definitely lines of code! That's a classic input.
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My
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
9 months 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?
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Buffy
8 months ago
D) Maintenance requirements
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Audra
8 months ago
That's a good point! Lines of code is definitely a common input for software cost estimation models.
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Lavera
9 months ago
A) Lines of code
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Mozelle
10 months 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
8 months ago
Definitely, it's important to consider all aspects when estimating software costs.
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Bettina
8 months ago
I agree, ongoing support can really add up in terms of cost.
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Vallie
8 months ago
Yes, maintenance requirements are crucial for accurate cost estimation.
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Dorothy
8 months ago
D) Maintenance requirements
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Argelia
8 months ago
C) Age of the software
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Kimbery
8 months ago
B) Number of users
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Herman
9 months ago
A) Lines of code
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Rikki
10 months 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
8 months ago
D) Maintenance requirements
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Danica
8 months ago
B) Number of users
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Paz
9 months ago
A) Lines of code
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Rueben
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months ago
D) Maintenance requirements also play a significant role in estimating software costs.
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Derick
10 months ago
A) Lines of code is a crucial input for software cost estimation models.
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Val
10 months ago
But don't software cost estimation models primarily focus on lines of code?
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Felix
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's D) Maintenance requirements.
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Val
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) Lines of code.
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