ITPEC IP October 2021 Question 53
Which of the following is an appropriate index or indicator that is used to evaluate the quality of deliverables in a system development project?
Explanation
Test coverage — it shows how thoroughly a deliverable has been tested, which bears directly on its quality.
Test coverage is the proportion of the test target that the tests have exercised: statements, branches, or requirements. Low coverage means parts of the program were never tested and may hide defects. With defect counts and review results, it is used to judge the quality of deliverables.
Answer (b)
Why not others:
- •(a) — the external procurement ratio shows how much of the work is bought from outside, a sourcing figure
- •(c) — the total number of staff assigned is a measure of resources
- •(d) — the number of days spent is a measure of schedule or effort
Key rule: Quality indicators describe the product or how well it was verified (coverage, defect density, review findings); staff, days and procurement describe how the project was run.
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