IFPUG I40-420 Exam - Topic 2 Question 109 Discussion

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Question #: 109
Topic #: 2

Which of the following statements regarding functional size measurement is true?

AEarly functional size measurements can never change during design and coding phase

BIt is quite normal to identify additional functionality that was not specified in the original requirements in the form of scope creep

CIt is not necessary to update the application functional size upon completion of an enhancement.

DBoth B and C

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Elli

4 months ago

Wait, are you saying size measurements never change? That sounds weird.

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Clemencia

4 months ago

C seems off, you should update the size after enhancements.

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Orville

4 months ago

B is definitely true, scope creep happens all the time!

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Rochell

5 months ago

I disagree with A, changes are common during design.

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Mickie

5 months ago

B and C are both valid points, good catch!

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Nadine

5 months ago

I think both B and C could be true in some contexts, but I lean towards B being the more accurate statement here.

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Mable

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about C, but I feel like we talked about how updates should reflect changes in functional size.

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Jesse

5 months ago

Scope creep was a big topic in our last review session, and I think B sounds right since it's common to find new requirements.

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Dana

6 months ago

I remember discussing how functional size can change during the design phase, so I think A is definitely not true.

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Marguerita

6 months ago

I think the key here is understanding how functional size measurement works in practice. Option D seems to capture that the best.

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Staci

6 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. I'll try to eliminate the options that seem clearly wrong, then make my best guess between the remaining choices.

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Freida

6 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the answer is B. Scope creep is a common issue in software development, so that seems like the most accurate statement.

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Carmela

6 months ago

Okay, I'm a bit confused by the wording here. I'll need to re-read the question and options a few times to make sure I understand.

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Farrah

7 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between the options.

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Truman

12 months ago

D all the way! If you don't update the size for enhancements, how are you going to account for the actual work done? Seems like a no-brainer to me.

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Karrie

10 months ago

D) Both B and C

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Lanie

11 months ago

B) It is quite normal to identify additional functionality that was not specified in the original requirements in the form of scope creep

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Ty

11 months ago

A) Early functional size measurements can never change during design and coding phase

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Gaston

12 months ago

Haha, option A? That's like saying the code will write itself! Definitely B and D are the way to go here.

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Mitzie

10 months ago

B and D are the most realistic options in this case.

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Margret

10 months ago

Yes, it's important to update the functional size when there are enhancements.

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Pilar

11 months ago

I agree, option A is definitely not true. Scope creep is common in projects.

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Herminia

12 months ago

I'm not sure about that. I think the answer might be A) Early functional size measurements can never change during design and coding phase.

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Francine

12 months ago

I'm going with D. Scope creep is a real thing, and you can't just ignore it when measuring functional size.

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Meaghan

1 year ago

I agree with you, Norah. Functional size measurement can change due to scope creep and should be updated after enhancements.

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Janessa

1 year ago

I think B and D are the correct answers. Functional size can definitely change during design and coding, and enhancements would require updating the size.

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Ona

11 months ago

So, the correct answers are B and D.

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Melvin

11 months ago

It is important to update the application functional size upon completion of an enhancement.

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Jettie

11 months ago

Yes, it is normal to have scope creep and identify additional functionality.

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Roosevelt

11 months ago

I agree, functional size can change during design and coding.

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Shad

11 months ago

So, the correct answers are B and D.

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Shelia

11 months ago

It's important to update the functional size after enhancements.

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Ilene

11 months ago

Scope creep is common in projects, leading to additional functionality.

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Paz

12 months ago

I agree, functional size can change during design and coding.

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Norah

1 year ago

I think the answer is D) Both B and C.

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