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Objectives of Function Point Analysis

On August 15, 2009 / By admin / In Project Management / Reply

Function Points measure systems from a functional perspective and are independent of technology. Hence, regardless of technology, language, development method, or hardware/software used, the number of function points for a system will remain constant. The variable in Function Point Analysis is the amount of effort required to deliver a given set of function points. Therefore, function point analysis can be used to determine which environment/language/tool is more productive.

  1. Function point analysis can be used to determine which environment/language/tool is more productive.
  2. Function point analysis can provide a mechanism to track and monitor scope creep.
  3. Function point counts at the end of each phase/stage of a project can be compared to the function points actually delivered.
  4. If the number of function points has increased then there has been a scope creep.
  5. The number of function points that has increased or decreased defines the project growth.
  6. If the project has grown then it is a sure indication that the requirements haven’t been gathered well and there has been some scope creep.
  7. If the project growth has declined then the communication between the end-user and the development team has improved.

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