Laura Is Forecasting the Time and Cost of Developing an Intranet

question 99

Multiple Choice

Laura is forecasting the time and cost of developing an intranet for a new customer.Her department has completed six such intranets for customers during the last two years.Although the proposed system is about the same size as the others, she estimates that it will take about 10 percent less time and money.Which of the following methods is she using?

• A)Ratio
• B)Template
• C)Apportion
• D)Function point
• E)Learning curve

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