Kathryn Has Little Experience Estimating the Time It Will Take

question 76

Multiple Choice

Kathryn has little experience estimating the time it will take to complete a systems project. She has just completed the planning phase of the project. What method should she use to estimate the time required to build the system?

• A) adjusted project complexity
• B) function points
• C) industry standards
• D) Microsoft Project
• E) more complex approach

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