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This book shows how to successfully execute the function point counting methodology, based on the current rules and guidelines set forth by the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG).* uses practical and detailed counting examples to instill a clear understanding of how to apply the function point counting technique. * defines the rules and guidelines set forth by the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG). * includes many useful guides, worksheets, reference lists, and the CFPS Practice Exam section which can serve as a study guide for IFPUG certification.

Table of Contents:
(NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Introduction). 1. The Business of Software. A Software Business Model. Managing Software Risks. Common Software Risks. Return On Investment. Chargeback. Software as an Asset. Strategic Business Alignment. 2. Measuring Performance. Assessing Software Process Performance Levels. Assessment Methodologies. Baselining an Organization. Industry Comparisons. Measurement Opportunities. Function Points As a Stand-alone Metric. Function Points and Core Metrics. Function Points and Industry Data. Functional Metric Methodologies. Function Points. Mark II Method. Feature Points. 3D Function Points. 3. Function Point Analysis. The Function Point Process. Types of Counts. Defining the Boundaries. 4. Data Function Types. Data Function Types. Internal Logical Files. External Interface Files. 5. Transactional Function Types. Transaction Function Types. External Inputs. External Outputs. External Inquiries. 6. General System Characteristics. The Function Point Process. General System Characteristics. Value Adjustment Factor (VAF). 7. Calculating and Applying Function Points. Final Adjustment and Function Point Count. Development Project Function Point Count. Development Project Function Point (DFP). Calculation. Enhancement Project Function Point Count. Enhancement Project Function Point (EFP). Calculation. Application Function Point Count. 8. Basic Function Point Counting Exercises. Case Study I New Development Case Study. Requirements Document Exercises in Counting. Case Study 2 Enhancement Case Study. Requirements Document. Exercises in Counting. 9. Counting A Graphical User Interface. (GUI) Application. GUI Counting Rules. Exercise in Counting a GUI System. 10. Accurate Estimating. The Estimating Model. Familiarization. Change. Knowledge. 11. Success Stories. RDI. Background. Pricing Methods. Contractual Expression of Function Point. Budgeting. Sample. Conclusion. U.S. Navy. Introduction Background. Methodology. Recommendations. Software Development Process. Improvements. Summary and Conclusions. TransQuest (AT&T/Delta). Introduction. Background. Baseline Project Approach. Recommendations. Conclusion. Sapiens. Introduction. Background. Baseline Study Results. 12. Opportunities for Automation. Supporting Measurement with Automation. Project Planning. Project Tracking. Project Reporting. Project Baselining. Industry Data: On-Line All the Time. Appendixes. Appendix A. Hints to Help with Counting. Appendix B. Function Point Worksheets. Appendix C. Practice Function Point Specialist Certification Exam. Appendix D. CFPS Practice Examination Blank Answer Sheets. Appendix E. CFPS Practice Examination Answers. Appendix F. Vendor Listing. Appendix G. Gun Computing System FP Count. June 1994. Bibliography. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133490022
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Prentice Hall
  • Height: 235 mm
  • No of Pages: 235
  • Sub Title: A Practical Guide to Functional Measurements
  • Width: 157 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0133490025
  • Publisher Date: 17 Jan 1996
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 14 mm
  • Weight: 355 gr


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