Function Point (FP)

Question 1

Function Point Method

Answer 1

Software estimation technique

Quantifies functionality provided by a software application.

Used to estimate size of a software development project

Question 2

Steps used in a function Point method to estimate size of a software development project

Answer 2

Identify inputs outputs

Identify logical files

Evaluate system characteristics

Assign weightings

Calculate unadjusted function points

Adjust function points