Problem 2
Explain how standards may be used to capture organizational wisdom about effective methods of software development. Suggest four types of knowledge that might be captured in organizational standards.
Problem 5
Assume you work for an organization that develops database products for individuals and small businesses. This organization is interested in quantifying its software development. Write a report suggesting appropriate metrics and suggest how these can be collected.
Problem 6
Briefly explain what happens during the software quality review process and the software quality inspection process.
Problem 7
What problems are likely to arise if formalized program inspections are introduced in a company where some software is developed using agile methods.
Problem 8
What is a software metric? Define different types of software metrics with examples.
Problem 9
You work for a software product company and your manager has read an article on software analytics. She asks you to do some research in this area. Survey the literature on analytics and write a short report that summarizes work in software analytics and issues to be considered if analytics is introduced.
Problem 10
A colleague who is a very good programmer produces software with a low number of defects but consistently ignores organizational quality standards. How should her managers react to this behavior?
